đ Infinite Identity vs. Personal Identity: Breaking the Illusion of the Self
Know thyself -Breaking the Illusion of the Self
By MUKADAM AJETUNMOBI
6/15/20253 min read
đ Infinite Identity vs. Personal Identity: Breaking the Illusion of the Self
âYou are not the body. You are not the mind. You are the boundless, the unborn, the eternal.â
These words may sound poetic, even mystical, but for one who truly sees, they are not metaphorâthey are truth. In a world that celebrates individuality and personal achievement, few dare to question the foundation of their identity. Yet the deepest transformation only begins when we do.
Welcome to a shift in perception: from the limited âIâ to the limitless âis-ness.â
đ What Is Personal Identity?
Your personal identity is a psychological constructâa story formed from memory, emotion, culture, belief, and perception. It is composed of labels:
I am this gender
I am this nationality
I am this profession
I am this personality type
I am what happened to me
These identities help you navigate the world, but they are not who you truly are. They are like clothes: useful, but not you. When we cling to them, we create separation, fear, anxiety, and a constant need for validation.
Personal identity is exclusive and fragile. It says, âThis is me... and that is not me.â That separation is the root of all conflict, both internal and external.
đ What Is Infinite Identity?
Infinite Identity is not a beliefâit is direct experiential knowing of your nature beyond the body and mind. It is not something you gain; it is something you uncover when the layers of false identification fall away.
It is:
The presence that was there before you had a name
The silence behind every thought
The awareness watching your life unfold
The same life force animating every being
Infinite Identity is inclusive, whole, eternal. It recognizes no boundary, no enemy, no âother.â It is not a personalityâit is the presence that holds all personalities.
When you touch this dimension, you do not dissolve into emptinessâyou expand into everything.
âď¸ Comparison: Personal vs. Infinite Identity
Personal Identity Infinite Identity Rooted in memory and labels Rooted in direct awareness Seeks separation and uniqueness Recognizes unity in all Changes with time and experience Eternal and unchanging Driven by ego and fear Guided by clarity and peace Suffers limitation Experiences boundlessness Lives in reaction Moves with conscious intention
đĽ Why This Matters
Until you move beyond the personal identity, your life will remain confined by your past and your conditioning. True freedom is not political or externalâit is freedom from your false sense of self.
Infinite identity doesnât make you passive. It makes you powerful. Because once you know who you truly are, you can no longer be manipulated by opinion, circumstance, or even death.
This is not an escapeâitâs the only way to fully engage with life, from a place of truth.
đ§ââď¸ How to Begin the Shift
Practice Awareness
Observe your thoughts and feelings. Donât identifyâjust witness. You are the awareness, not the activity.Drop the Labels
Whenever you say âI amâŚâ pause. Is it a role? A story? A trauma? Let it go. Ask: Who am I before this thought arose?Feel the Aliveness
Beneath the mental noise is stillness. Stay with that. Itâs not a void; itâs fullness without form.Embrace Inclusion
The more you recognize yourself in others, the closer you are to the Infinite. Compassion is the signature of awakened identity.Seek Stillness Daily
Whether through meditation, silence, or simple presenceâcreate space. The Infinite reveals itself in stillness, not noise.
đď¸ Living as Infinite Identity
When you drop the illusion of the personal âme,â life doesnât stopâit intensifies. But now, every experience is no longer filtered through fear or ego. You respond, rather than react. You give without agenda. You love without condition. You live without resistance.
You become available to life, because you are no longer trying to defend a false center.
This is true empowermentânot rooted in status or title, but in being itself.
đ§ Final Reflection: Who Are You, Really?
You are not the roles you play.
You are not the mask you wear.
You are not even the voice in your head.
You are the infinite intelligence expressing itself through this temporary form.
And the moment you realize thatâŚ
You become free.
You become fearless.
You become alive.
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True success goes beyond mere financial achievements; it encompasses the depth of positive impact one creates in the lives of others, the essence of true success lies in the transformation and elevation of minds and souls. It's about inspiring change, fostering growth, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential. As highlighted by Mukadam O. Ajetunmobi "True success is measured not only by the value of financial transactions, but also by the number of minds and lives profoundly transformed and transcended.