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====2. Unity between the self and specific external systems====
====2. Unity between the self and specific external systems====
The second of these two levels can be referred to as a state of “''unity between the self and specific external systems''”. It can be defined as the experience of a loss of perceived boundaries between a person’s sense of self and the specific physical systems or concepts within the perceivable external environment which are currently comprising their central point of cognitive focus.
The second of these two levels can be referred to as a state of “''unity between the self and specific external systems''”. It can be defined as the experience of a loss of perceived boundaries between a person’s identity and specific physical systems or concepts within the perceivable external environment which are currently comprising their central point of cognitive focus.


This effect can manifest itself in an endless number of forms but common examples of the experience often include:
This effect can manifest itself in an endless number of forms but common examples of the experience often include: