When the person fades, the question of their essence arises

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I’m collating an expanding list of phenomena that one can sense but are near impossible objectively to measure. So far, I have love, compassion, goodwill and flow. Though not everyone would agree, I’d add soul to this list, my preferred definition of which is an “immaterial essence”.

I like the idea that we all have an immaterial essence. Perhaps that essence becomes most apparent, and is most important, should the peripheral and material elements of our lives........

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