Notes on Encountering the Unknown Self

What is the “Unknown”?

The “self” refers to the “true self.” From the question “Who am I?” to the concept of “from existence to non-existence,” the entire book is structured around dialogues between Ruoling and a wise elder, revealing many profound life concepts.

Core Concepts

There is no one outside—only yourself.
All external situations are actually projections of your inner world.
Golden Moments to Talk with the Subconscious
The best times to imagine you’ve already achieved your goals are the moments between waking and sleeping—early morning just before fully waking up, or late at night before falling asleep. These times are when we are closest to our subconscious.
Key Practices: Awareness, Surrender, Overcoming the Peptide Self (Ego)
- Awareness: Focus on your present self. Observe your emotions and reactions without judgment.
- Surrender: Accept reality instead of resisting it.
- Peptide Self (Ego): Represents inner voices of fear, comparison, and anxiety. Learn to recognize and transcend them.
Meditation, Gratitude, Giving
- During meditation, visualize yourself already living your desired life.
- Be grateful even before your goals are achieved.
- Maintain a selfless, giving mindset.
Care Less About Others, Care More About Yourself
- Bring your attention back to yourself and your inner world.
- When emotions arise, be aware of which part of your body feels uncomfortable and understand its message.

Conclusion

This book is not only about discovering “who you are,” but also about reminding you to “become that true self.” Awakening inner strength requires continuous awareness, practice, and transcending the ego.