Self is a particle in the field of God

I asked chatGPT at chat .openai.com to write a short essay on “self as a particle in the field of God.” I gave it other analogies for comparison; one voice in a choir, one vote in an election. It gave a really nice response but did not have a concrete answer. Also, it did not relate to my internal sense of the question.

It talked about recipes but not the taste of the food.

I thought if I could narrow down the question I would receive a better answer. I was interested in the internal personal experience. After a few more interacting questions from me and clarifying answers from chatGPT I asked:

How do you reify an introspective thought?

“Reifying an introspective thought involves giving it a tangible or concrete form, making it more palpable or perceptible. While introspective thoughts are typically abstract and subjective, there are a few ways to bring them closer to a reified state:

1. Written Expression: By putting introspective thoughts into writing, you can transform them into concrete words on paper or a digital format. Writing allows you to capture and solidify your thoughts, making them more tangible and easier to revisit or share with others. This process can help clarify your ideas and provide a more concrete representation of your introspective thinking.
2. Artistic Representation: Introspective thoughts can be reified through artistic expression. You can use various artistic mediums, such as painting, sculpture, photography, or music, to translate your introspective thoughts into a visual or auditory form. Art can give shape, color, or sound to abstract ideas, allowing others to perceive and engage with your introspective journey on a sensory level.
3. Metaphorical Visualization: Another way to reify introspective thoughts is through metaphorical visualization. By associating your thoughts with images or symbols, you can create mental representations that provide a more concrete and vivid understanding of your introspective insights. Metaphors act as bridges between abstract concepts and sensory experiences, making your thoughts more tangible and accessible.
4. Dialogue and Discussion: Engaging in dialogue or discussion with others can help reify introspective thoughts. By expressing your ideas verbally and engaging in an exchange of perspectives, you transform your internal thoughts into shared communication. This interactive process allows others to experience your introspection and provides an opportunity for collective exploration and understanding.
5. Embodied Practices: Some introspective thoughts can be reified through embodied practices such as meditation, mindfulness, or movement-based activities. These practices encourage a direct and experiential engagement with your thoughts, bringing them into your bodily awareness. By embodying your introspective thoughts, you can give them a more palpable and somatic presence.

While introspective thoughts are inherently subjective and internal, reifying them can help externalize and share the essence of those thoughts in various ways. These methods allow for a deeper exploration, communication, and integration of your introspective experiences with the external world.” from chatGPT

Although the wording of the answers comes from chatGPT it requires the right question. By “chatting” with chatGPT I arrived at a question which worked for me. Perhaps this new tool can be used to allow a freer form of contemplation by providing prompts as answers to thoughts as they come up. Almost like using a thought thesaurus.