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Mike Kay's avatar

There are times!

I search for a comparison, an illustration-where the issue of ego is like a puppy chasing its tail, where ego is less of a thing and more of a phenomenon of activity.

Our modern thinking conditions us to associate ego with the head, and thus it seems to regard ego as some permanent manifestation, a sort of center from where life is interpreted.

This description, position, as Mr C points out in this piece, has been with us for centuries as the official common sense explanation that actually explains nothing.

One can have experiences whereby this standard is hopelessly inadequate. Society however is intent on making itself immune to any such realization.

Ultimately the search and conclusion that ego, the body, the world is a state arrived at rather than something which intrinsically exists is the path of radical exploration.

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Ross Ion Coyle's avatar

Totally correct sir!

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Geraldine A. V. Hughes's avatar

Love the art!

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Ross Ion Coyle's avatar

Thank you! It's actually a detail from a painting by the Czech symbolist artist, Frantisek Kupka

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Geraldine A. V. Hughes's avatar

I’m smiling from ear to ear, I needed your essay I love your on point continuity. A hot read, I appreciate your voice very much.

I could not find the words to describe or truly express my anguish. All blessings to you and yours 🙏🏻 Geraldine 🐲

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Ross Ion Coyle's avatar

Thank you very much Geraldine! 🙏🙏💚💚💚

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