[SamPatt]

The older I get the more I believe some version of this.

It's related to empathy somehow. I think we're inherently self-centered, but that we also recognize ourselves within others, and don't desire suffering for ourselves, hence we don't desire it for others.

Also I've had a few moments of something similar to deja vu in my life, except it was the realization that I was the continuation of my father's life. And I catch glimpses of this in my children (though I don't believe they're yet consciously aware of it).

[sshine]

> the realization that I was the continuation of my father's life

I've had it a lot with friends.

Realizing a part of me is them.

For example, reflections on how one's body ages:

The experience is always personal, but predictable and shared.