If you know that 'I', in the sense of the person, the front, the ego, it really doesn't exist. Then...it won't go to your head too badly, if you wake up and discover that you're God.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowing the ego does not exist prevents ego inflation even if you feel divine.
- In plain terms
- Realizing you are not your ego keeps you humble if you feel godlike.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor comes from knowing the ego is not real.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is knowing right now?
- What happens if you let go?
Another view
Many people find identity and purpose in the ego structure.
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