Building Up To Identity

So, as conscious beings we define, but until there are at least two other entities to define against, the definitions we can make are limited. We can only define relation to others, whether we are defining the planet Jupiter or self. More entities perceived means a more discrete identity, because our identifications can be more sophisticated.

At human scale, the will to power distorts this picture. More people can be presented as menacing, or as inadvertantly causing a logistical problem. Many are several generations from healthy human living patterns, aren't even aware of them, and assume there is no god; so they try to take up the position.

And those encouraged to 'find themselves' go marching off into unreality, their identity becoming more nebulous each and every day they continue to listen to what passes for psychological advice in this country.

But, if the presence of more entities in the picture lets us distinguish between a puddle in Texas and the duck pond on East King's Highway, it ought to help us figure out who we are too.

Secondarily, and pursuant to tearing down the premise of the power mad, the space becomes refined too. There are natural spheres of influence; Jupiter's gravitational influence just happens- no votes, no central planning, and no redistribution. Our territories of control ought to be rather obvious as well- all the more obvious and robust as more people come into our lives.