❓QUESTION:
You mention that the Observer aspect within us possesses the capacity to distinguish—encompassing focus, attention, and sensation—yet some argue that this discriminatory power vanishes upon death unless one has specifically cultivated it. This suggests that the ability to discern is tethered to the physical mind and requires a deliberate transfer to a higher order of consciousness as one evolves. This seems to align with your statement that "otherwise, the experience of a whole life as a singular intention, formed prior to incarnation, would be lost." Could it be, then, that the Observer does not distinguish, but rather attains awareness?
❗️ANSWER from lee:
I generally avoid getting bogged down in terminology, as it often obscures a clear perspective by focusing too much on granular details.
Your personal semantic associations with certain words may differ from those of another person. One could spend years merely clarifying such nuances.
Consequently, it is more effective to simply state the definitions themselves. If you accept these definitions, the matter is settled; if not, then we are entering the realm of semantics, linguistics, or philosophy.
Observation is the function of recording an event.
Awareness is the function of applying meanings to oneself.
Attributing any meaning to the Observer beyond the act of recording—or observing—transforms the function into something else entirely, requiring a different term altogether.
