List of Terms for Essential Self

I asked ChatGPT for a list of terms that refer to the spiritual aspect of a person.

Me: Please give an expanded list of terms that refer to the spiritual aspect of a person

ChatGPT: Here is a list of additional terms that are sometimes used to refer to the spiritual aspect of a person:

  • Higher Self: Refers to the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be more enlightened or advanced than the mundane self.
  • Divine spark: A term that refers to the belief that every person has a small piece of the divine within them.
  • Inner Guide: A spiritual or intuitive aspect of oneself that is believed to provide guidance and wisdom.
  • Spirit guide: A non-physical entity that is believed to help and guide an individual on their spiritual journey.
  • Guardian angel: A spirit or being that is believed to protect and guide an individual through life.
  • Ego-self versus True-self: The ego-self is often seen as the mundane self, which is separate from the True-self, which is considered to be one’s spiritual and essential self.
  • Buddha nature: A term used in Buddhism to describe the innate potential for spiritual enlightenment that all beings possess
  • Atman: In Hinduism, Atman is the eternal, essential self of each living being.
  • Higher consciousness: A state of awareness that is believed to be more enlightened or connected to the universe than the average state of consciousness.

Keep in mind that these are varied and sometimes overlapping concepts and the meaning can vary depending on the context and cultural background.

Me: I did not see the term “soul” on the list.

ChatGPT:  I apologize for the oversight. “Soul” is a common term that is often used to refer to the spiritual aspect of a person. It generally refers to the immaterial essence of a person, which is believed to exist beyond physical death and is often thought to be immortal. It is often considered to be the spiritual part of a person that transcends the physical body and is connected to the divine or a higher power. Different cultures and belief systems have various understandings and interpretations of the concept of the soul, which often includes ideas of an afterlife, rebirth, and eternal life.

Me: I did not see the term “gobstopper” on the list.

ChatGPT: Error in body stream

Yep, it looks like screwing around with ChatGPT’s head will break it.