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The '''Automobile Metaphor''' is a metaphor used to illustrate the relationship between [[Spiritual Ego]] as driver, and [[Physical Unit]] as vehicle. The automobile metaphor emphases the fact that the vehicle belongs to [[Self]]. In order to be considered a fully functioning vessel, the physical unit must be responsive to and [[Alignment|aligned]] with the nature and intent of the higher Self.  
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The '''Automobile Metaphor''' (a.k.a. Autonomous Vehicle Metaphor) is a metaphor used to illustrate the relationship between you [[Spiritual Ego]] and your body. <ref>{{LPBOOK3}}</ref><ref>{{LPBOOK1}}</ref> Using this metaphor, the automobile is your body and the driver of the car is your [[Spiritual Ego]].  
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==Related LP Terms==


==See Also==
[[Automobile Metaphor]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Automobile Metaphor]]}}


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==Further Reading==
[[Automobile Metaphor]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Automobile Metaphor]]}}


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==Notes==


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The automobile metaphor emphasizes the fact that the vehicle belongs to [[Self]]. In order to be considered a fully functioning vessel, the physical unit must be responsive to and [[Alignment|aligned]] with the nature and intent of the higher Self.


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The metaphor works best when using a modern self-driving vehicle with artificial intelligence. In this case, the AI represents the [[Bodily Ego]], the car represents the [[Physical Unit]], and the driver represents the [[Spiritual Ego]]. 


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Latest revision as of 14:34, 18 February 2024

The Automobile Metaphor (a.k.a. Autonomous Vehicle Metaphor) is a metaphor used to illustrate the relationship between you Spiritual Ego and your body. [1][2] Using this metaphor, the automobile is your body and the driver of the car is your Spiritual Ego.

Related LP Terms

Automobile Metaphor > Alignment, Connection

Non-LP Related Terms

Automobile Metaphor >

Notes

The automobile metaphor emphasizes the fact that the vehicle belongs to Self. In order to be considered a fully functioning vessel, the physical unit must be responsive to and aligned with the nature and intent of the higher Self.

The metaphor works best when using a modern self-driving vehicle with artificial intelligence. In this case, the AI represents the Bodily Ego, the car represents the Physical Unit, and the driver represents the Spiritual Ego.

Footnotes

  1. Lightning Path Workbook Three: Connection. Lightning Path Press. https://www.lightningpath.org/lp-curriculum/lp-workbooks/
  2. Lightning Path Workbook One: The Basics. Lightning Path Press. https://www.lightningpath.org/lp-curriculum/lp-workbooks/