💡The ego is an abstract concept that we mistake for our true self.
🌟Consciousness is present in every conceivable kind of experience.
🔗Attachment is a kind of stickiness or blocking that hampers the flow of life.
💭Our self-image is not our true self and is based on others' perception of us.
🌳Our true self is a deeper awareness that is obscured by our ego.
What is the ego?
—The ego is an abstract concept that we mistake for our true self. It is our self-image and is shaped by societal validation.
What is consciousness?
—Consciousness is present in every conceivable kind of experience. It is the space in which we live and is inseparable from our being.
What is attachment?
—Attachment is a kind of stickiness or blocking that hampers the flow of life. It occurs when we become too identified with our egos and cling to our self-image.
How does our self-image affect us?
—Our self-image is not our true self and is based on others' perception of us. It can limit our true potential and lead to feelings of insecurity or inadequacy.
What is our true self?
—Our true self is a deeper awareness that is obscured by our ego. It is a state of being that is free from attachment and the need for validation.
00:07This seminar explores the problem of suffering and the nature of ego and consciousness.
02:00The ego is an abstract concept that we mistake for our true self.
04:30Consciousness is present in every conceivable kind of experience.
08:00Attachment is a kind of stickiness or blocking that hampers the flow of life.
12:00Our self-image is not our true self and is based on others' perception of us.
14:00Our true self is a deeper awareness that is obscured by our ego.
