A New Earth
distorted. In other words, you will see only what you want to see and then
misinterpret it. You can imagine what kind of action comes out of such a
delusional system. Or instead of imagining it, watch the news on TV tonight.
Recognize the ego for what it is: a collective dysfunction, the insanity
of the human mind. When you recognize it for what it is, you no longer
misperceive it as somebody's identity. Once you see the ego for what it is, it
becomes much easier to remain nonreactive toward it. you don't take it
personally anymore. there is no complaining, blaming, accusing, or making
wrong. Nobody is wrong. It is the ego in someone, that's all. Compassion
arises when you recognize that all are suffering from the same sickness of
the mind, some more acutely than others. You do not fuel the drama
anymore that is part of all egoic relationships. What is its fuel? Reactivity.
The ego thrives on it.
DO YOU WANT PEACE OR DRAMA?
You want peace