One quote from American actor and author Peter Coyote, who is well-known for his frank observations on spirituality and life, strikes a deep chord with people who have studied the intricacies of identity and self-awareness. He argued that using one's own sense of self as the only foundation for one's personal worship or ultimate understanding is inherently flawed or lacking.

Think of the self as an old car that has been used for years and is rusted and worn out. Although this car has taken us on many adventures, it can no longer support the journey that lies ahead. Coyote's statement is equivalent to realizing that we should park this car in order to look for a more dependable form of transportation.

In order to discover meaning or purpose, Coyote exhorts people to look beyond their immediate experiences and perceptions. He makes the implication that there may be more powerful forces at work in our lives—like nature, spirituality, community, or even other people—that can provide a deeper sense of fulfillment by arguing that the self isn't "worthy enough" to be an object of worship.

This viewpoint challenges us to think about how we can broaden our horizons beyond our own identities and to challenge the boundaries of self-reliance. It's a call to discover the vast vistas beyond ourselves, where genuine enlightenment may be discovered.