Go Past Ego Identification

The end of suffering

No problem! I am not the mind/body. I witness what’s going on. I can still participate, and humans always do just that. When Enlightenment has occurred one will be only a witness of events, but not then a true participant.

Thus we go past ego identification and thus transcend all. Participation will still occur but it’s spontaneously generated by the accumulation of past impressions, activities, habits etc. Like a motor that runs out of fuel but keeps rolling on, for a while. The Realised being is aware of, say an itch, and may scratch. This experiencing and continued reaction to itches etc., is Prarabdha, the accumulate effects of past Karma. In this case only the qualities of nature are acting. (Again still only in the domain of Maya – that illusory nature of what we call real). There is no more bondage, as it’s just the residue of Life and the Universe, doing its own thing as it was set up to do. It was set up due to desire, which is that wish to participate in life to satisfy our desires and wants. Not necessarily sex ‘n drugs ‘n rock ‘n roll, but having families, careers, etc. Having all the thing that we have evolved into, and are now participating in. (Evolutionary superior humans that is). A flash car? That wonderful wardrobe of clothes? Easy! What about being rich and famous, or a film/rock star? Famous writer/artist perhaps? (Or just survive!)

This is where we get bogged down, and our superiority as far as evolution is concerned, is questionable. We stay living in Samsara, the cycle of birth after birth, and experiencing death after death. Until that is, we become disinterested in it all. We are not suicidal then! We are sane! (Nor depressed either – just sad about it all). There may be a sense of loss and difficulties with adjustment. That is why when we turn deeply to the spiritual, or even religious life, and there then can follow a new set of problems. The ego might fight back and increase the cravings, and release a temporary insane splurge into addictive or obsessive behaviour. Depression may seem more prominent. (It isn’t – its temporary).

Suffering has no end! But it also has no beginning. If you can get to the situation before the beginning, you disconnect suffering from life. All life. Life and the Universe.

How to do this? Start by finding out if you are the “doer”. Do you create your life and why? There is no real reason why you particularly need to be in this human form on this planet. Any reason? (Plenty of other humans around to procreate further).

Prior to the next exercise write down all the reasons to remain fixed in your ego identity – good and bad.

If then the insistence to remain human continues, only reduction of suffering is possible. Mental health issues for instance can be alleviated if the right approach is made. (That is a huge problem area because of the current overwhelming reliance on medications). So the end of suffering is a mirage, mostly because the core reasons for its existence remain. Thus whatever gurus, religions and various self-help teachers say, this is actually a no-go area. It is no-man’s land because you are not allowed to walk over the border to the “other side”. Especially if you want to bring all your baggage and a no-no if you want your ego identity intact.

You have to be prepared to discard everything, abandon everything. (Note that it’s only prepared to). And, who wants to do that! Ever the most advanced spiritual practitioners will want to hold onto their achievements. That could be spiritual centres, writing books, and having students. Anything that is “near and dear to me”. And then, there are relationships to be placed in their proper place. What does that mean! Well, it is not about abandoning anyone, but it is about transcending the ties. Cutting negative dependence, obsessions, is a therapeutic activity, but here we are talking Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation, not this whole human connection business for self-purpose.

But, it’s not about loss. Nothing actual “disappears”.

It’s about gain and transformation, especially in regards to relationships. This is where everyone get stuck and thus stays in Samsara, and keeps coming back for multiple re-berths. Yes, heaven can last a while, but if you want to be human again you will find a way back. Some religions don’t even know what really goes on after death – they just make up stories about Heaven and Hell!  Ignorance does not provide ultimate liberation from the cycle of life and death, just maybe some solace. So, yes, “religion is the medication of the masses”. (Marx said it is the opium of the masses).

To accept each moment as the only one, the last one, and the full experience of all there is, may be a shock initially. This may feel painful. That’s because the pain of life is being magnified and concentrated into this one moment. This is when it all can be transcended, but you need to know what you are doing. Then you are the Transcendental Guru, because, you are willing to accept that the massed negativity of the moment is only the ego, just Maya. It’s an experiential activity. Be your own Being, and become therefore in tune with Cosmic Consciousness – not separate.

Therefore you are then whole and complete. You are then done here! (And don’t then need to do anything about it all, and start changing everything).

“Why won’t god/higher power/my personal god form fix it”? Because you are responsible and there is no god/higher power/personal god who will save you. You can fantasise that this, (being fixed), is the case and “this is what happened personally to me”. It won’t last! Ultimately Jesus, Buddha or Krishna etc. won’t fix it, because it’s your job to learn from life and sort it out. That is what empowerment is all about. Something “higher”may help you to get there – not always providing the fixing it stuff we all desire so much. When you calm down from your tantrums about life you will be ready for the Big Step. That is surrendering ego to your Inner Deity or whatever you have designated here. It could be your idea of something Supra-human. In my book where there is reference to something along these lines I will insert Ω. (Especially for the word Divine).

The Ω Omega word from ancient Greek times, signifies enlightenment, spiritual progress. It’s also applied scientifically to represent diverse concepts. Astrologically, Omega apparently symbolises destruction, change, and rebirth. Modern significance extends into marketing, entertainment, etc. Symbolically paired with Alpha, it signifies life’s cyclical nature, marking conclusions and new beginnings.

Its most prevalent definition is tied to spirituality.

Traditionally, it is seen as bridging the human experience with the Divine. So you can be surrendering to your Ω!

A ego transcending exercise to follow…..