When The Ego Is There, The Mind Cannot Observe Objectively

**Note: Truth does not always sound pleasant. If the mind is not really peaceful now, it might not be a perfect moment to listen to this podcast, one has to be aware of the emotions or reactions that can block one from listenING ATTENTIVELY and with HUMILITY.

This talk is a meditation practice. What one needs to do is listen attentively, without getting stuck in words, examine the mind in silence, no agree or disagree, just look at the mind as it is. Doing so is already part of true meditation.

Transcript

To clear the confusion,

One must understand the confusion.

The answer is in the confusion,

Not beyond it.

People tend to run away from the confusion,

Into all kinds of entertainment,

Pleasure-seeking things.

But the confusion is there,

Until we observe directly,

Which must be very,

Very objective.

Without confusion,

There is only clarity.

When the mind is clear,

When the mind is thin,

When the mind is sharp,

There are no issues at all.

I understand life.

I know how to live.

I know how dangerous it is to live in such a very chaotic and turbulent world.

But the mind is clear.

I have no issues.

Therefore I am able to handle all the issues.

Or else the mind is confused.

The mind is full of issues.

How can a mind with issues confront the issues?

The result is not surprising.

Such a mind creates more issues.

Because the mind with issues handles the issues through its own issues,

Only creating more issues.

That is obvious.

So can a mind have no issues?

Can I set aside everything else so I can investigate the confusion?

Why am I confused?

To understand this confusion deeply,

This requires a very diligent observation.

And you have to be objective.

But when the ego is there,

You can't observe objectively.

Because the self,

The ego,

Is translating.

The self is very cunning,

Always wanting to escape.

That's why,

While translating according to its own condition,

The mind simply can't observe.