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When faced with difficulties, instead of running away from the situation, lamenting, “Why does this have to happen to me?”, blaming others, searching for reasons, or being lost in thought, ask yourself in the innermost stillness: “What more noble and profound spirituality should I learn from this?” or “What is it conveying that is more noble and profound that I am not yet aware of?”

At that time, instead of thinking, observe the entire event meticulously and in detail, in the innermost stillness, without any judgment, and without relying on any spiritual knowledge, concepts, or ideas.

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When you want to show others how much you understand the teachings of the sage, become aware that this is the mind (ego) seeking recognition from others by doing so, due to the mind (ego) believing you are inadequate.

When you feel elated or try to connect with someone, because you think that person understands what you understand, become aware that this is simply an attempt to escape loneliness, due to sense of separate, and your perception of “personal self”.

Or, when you find someone else’s fault and call them out for it, whether directly, in self-talk, or in any other way, become aware that the words you use and the way of being toward them are exactly the same as the words you normally say and the way of being toward yourself.

Or, become aware that finding someone else’s fault not only reinforces the illusion that you, the mind (ego), are right, but that it is a form of self-deception by the mind (ego) that ensures the survival of the mind (ego).

Become aware that in all of these things there is identification with the mind (ego), and that the mind (ego) always uses all kinds of clever deceptions to survive.

In this way, actually deepen spiritual learning and awareness from both your own outward and inward words and actions.

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Comprehend that even if you experience transcendence of duality, the need for emotional healing remains. Without sublimating each one of these (complete acceptance), spiritual awakening cannot deepen and nirvana cannot be grasped.

Also, be fully aware that simply gathering knowledge about the truth or only superficially doing what the sage said are just counterproductive, and as a matter of fact, it almost always strengthens the mind (ego), leading to unconscious pride or the trap of self-deception.

And furthermore, even if directly grasping the truth causes unimaginable transformations for the mind (ego), keep in mind that it is impossible to fully grasp the truth.

It is because the truth is so unfathomable and so profound that it cannot be grasped entirely.

Therefore, whenever you think that you have “achieved” something spiritually or that you “understand” something spiritual, become aware that these are all nothing more than illusions of the mind (ego), and due to unconscious identification with the mind (ego), you are still trapped in the stories the mind (ego) creates.

In this way, never forget that there is no end to the deepening of spiritual awakening, and always remain humble (selfless, egoless).

Comprehend that only by surrendering the mind (ego), being selfless and egoless, spiritual path will open up before you.

Always be the most attentive and aware of every word and action of the mind (ego).

In this way, walk the path of spiritual awakening actually. (OM 🙏)