The Only Obstacle

Question: When thinking of way to improve your life. What are some obstacles that you have faced? Answer: It is my own pride, it is my own egotistic, self-justifying, subjective viewpoint of the world that stops me. This locks me into my own selfish, introverted bubble, unable to “soar” beyond my sphere of interest. Thus … More The Only Obstacle

Improving Our Luck

Question: Why is the luck life better? Answer: I tried to search the expression “luck life” and I found only an anime series and a Japanese high school band. So I assume you refer to a life that depends on luck, rather than depending on conscious, purposeful cause and effect processes. I understand you, as … More Improving Our Luck

Accessing The Collective Subconscious

Question: How can I activate my subconscious mind? Answer: I think there are many teachings, techniques today that teach how to access the “subconscious” mind, although as long as we keep searching inside ourselves we would reach the same dead end: our inherently egotistic, self-serving, self-justifying, subjective cocoon. In other words inside ourselves we will … More Accessing The Collective Subconscious

Nationalism, Separatism, Supremacy

Question: How do you differentiate between nationalism, separatism, and supremacy? Answer: We are all born with an inherently proud, individualistic, self-centered, self-justifying and distrusting nature. We all have a strong sense of individual and national (tribal) identity. This tribal identity is interesting as it can group us together alongside such “artificial” constructs as sports teams … More Nationalism, Separatism, Supremacy

The Covenant Of Marriage As A Tool Against Egoism

Question: Is marriage necessary in life? Why or why not? Answer: Yes, it is necessary. We can define marriage as a committed, “life long” partnership of two otherwise egotistic, individualistic people. Without such a mutually committed relationship we can never learn how to make true compromises and rise above our self-serving, self-justifying instincts. Without such … More The Covenant Of Marriage As A Tool Against Egoism