BEINGNESS (12)

the assumption or choosing of a category of identity. Beingness can b e assumed by oneself or given to oneself or attained. Examples of beingness would be one's own name, one's profession, one's physical characteristics, one's role in a game—each or all of these could be called one's beingness. —PDC Volume 5 Approved Glossary, —PDC Volume 6 Approved Glossary, —3rd South African unpublished Appr GLS (19.3.92), —Melbourne Congress Approved Glossary (2.4.92), —Perception of Truth Approved Glossary (9 June 92)