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Mind and self
| 7.18 |
Arguments Of Ego For Its Own Self Sustainment
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| Something that we are reminded of by ego each and every day is that it is all we have- everything else is either esoteric or beyond our reach/comprehension. | ||
| Interesting that ego considers self referencing and self justification and important past of perpetuating its existence each and every day for many people. | ||
| So the question is never fully, openly posed, is ego the only thing that makes us? the greater self? or is there other parts to the human mind and person that we are yet to discover, fully appreciate?T | ||
| 7.18.1 | The human soul | |
| The most obvious component of that we are yet to identify as having physical existence is the human soul. | ||
| 7.18.2 | Human values | |
| Human values are statements and mantras that provide instant and immediate focus on appropriate action for the ever changing environment of life. Values themselves seem to be a component that can exist outside of the influence of ego. | ||
| Are you only you by virtue of your desires, or because of more? Are you only you because of what others think of you, or what you think of yourself? Do you as a human being cease to exist if you feel less about your self? | ||
| The answer to these questions are the same. You are you and you are more. | ||
| Ego compels us to speak about ourselves to others, to explain the importance of ourselves. That we are unique, that we are special and more. | ||
| Yet UCA already reveals to us that everything and everyone is unique- so what do we lose if this kind of self satisfaction behaviour ceases to distract us each and every day? Nothing | ||
| Ego finds it necessary to remind us each and everyday of its existence and obtain by some means self praise and gratification that we are worthwhile, that we are loved. | ||
| Yet UCA already reveals that if just one point of our existence ceased, then the universe would cease to exist, we are made of pure UCA, we are the UCA incarnate. So how can getting people to tell us we are the best cook, a great lover, a kind partner make us any greater? It doesn't. So what do we lose in significance if this kind of constant requirement for back-slapping ceases to be required and sought after each day? Nothing. | ||
| Ego finds its necessary to fill our mind with desires and urges and then set us on a path for the fulfillment of as many as possible, some short term and some long term. | ||
| Yet, we see that in the case of the fulfillment of almost each and every gratification and pleasure, the pleasure to the mind is greater than the physical benefit/effect. So why chase pleasures of the mind when the mind can imagine what ever it wishes? What then is lost if we focus in the amazement of the present and the creative potential of the mind to dream whatever it wishes to dream? Nothing. | ||
| Ego finds it necessary to put other people dow in order to build us up. | ||
| 7.18.3 | Ego and guilt | |
| In all cases, nothing of consequence appears to be lost when ego no longer continues to perform what it currently does. Nothing of importance is lost. In other words, it is still there- our memories, our senses, our ability to think problems, remember faces, recognize our own unique identity and others- but what is gained is a clearer understanding of the present- whether or not other components such as the soul exist or not. | ||
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