Thank you for articulating the crucial distinction between the ego's rumination and true spiritual insight. The work of separating ego's thoughts and its incessant desires for all manner of superfluous recognition and self-righteousness seems to be a life-long process. The more consciousness I bring to it, the more insidious the ego can become--like it is trying to slither in undetected. It seems to take a tremendous amount of continual presence and willingness to face our own shadows.
This is brilliant! So much wisdom in this piece and the humour - I laughed so much. I am definitely keeping this and re-reading. Thank you!
Me too, Michele - such great writing and wisdom 🙏🏼
Thank you for articulating the crucial distinction between the ego's rumination and true spiritual insight. The work of separating ego's thoughts and its incessant desires for all manner of superfluous recognition and self-righteousness seems to be a life-long process. The more consciousness I bring to it, the more insidious the ego can become--like it is trying to slither in undetected. It seems to take a tremendous amount of continual presence and willingness to face our own shadows.
A “conversation” between an AI Fernando Pessoa and VMBoy on the Topic of Daydreaming would absolutely find VMBoy’s stance Lacking.
WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY “But most daydreaming is not creative. It is reactive.” 😱
This is the best explanation of what the imaginal is. Thank you! I appreciate your explanation of why meditation is different than daydreaming.