The Narcissistic Trinity
A narcissist is a one-person religion. They gallivant through the world, looking to ‘convert’ targets into believers. By offering the promise of transcendence, they aim to replace God in the consciousness of their victims.
To help illustrate this process, let’s break down the narcissist’s ‘godliness’ in the same manner as the Christian Holy Trinity (The Father, The Son And The Holy Spirit):
1. The False Self (The Father)
The grandiose false self is the narcissist’s larger-than-life persona. The narcissist might act aloof and self-important, appearing stoic and vengeful like the Old Testament God, or they could be more ‘parental’ and unconditional in their love like the New Testament God.
Although it is a construct of the mind, the false self emits an immortal vibe. There is a conviction in the narcissist which is unaffected by external challenges. This creates a duality between you and the narcissist, forcing you to take the opposing ‘mortal’ position.
The Old Testament narcissist, through their authoritative appearance, demands that you submit to them like a cowering child. The New Testament narcissist, on the other hand, emulates the ideal parental love, inviting you into their influence like a child melting into a parent’s embrace.
