Disclaimer: No where in my post directly references the teachings of Zen Masters, nor do I claim that this has anything to do with Zen. I simply came across an idea in this thread that made me think. I would like to know what your guys's thoughts on these idea are, and by any chance that Zen Masters have touched on something similar. Thanks to /u/Scew for provoking these thoughts to occur with this comment.
I also think you have found the edge of "letting life happen" to you and being alive
Very fascinating idea, I've had a similar realisation during my most recent acid trip that has made a lasting impact on my day to day mindset ever since. It feels like I have more control and insight to my actions and how they effect not only myself, but the world around me.
The previous mindset I had before this one was one of lost control. I realised that life is just some sort of game and I'm just here to enjoy the ride, (which was better than my previous Nihilistic mindset of life is pointless, nothing matters).
During the trip, I would see the effects that my actions had both others and myself. I had a strong sense of what the possible repercussions of each of my actions were. I also seemed to predict them correctly after I acted upon them. I noticed that my perception on how I thought others perceived me was ultimately determined by me having these perceptions, like a feedback loop acting on both sides to form these judgements. It felt as if I was an avatar in a video game in which I can work on levelling up with different life skills.
I saw that there is a reason we have the ego and to try to permanently detach from it would be like trying to pull off your arm. First, it's never gonna come off. Secondly, why would you want to get rid of your arm? Your ego is what helps and allows you to manoeuvre through everyday life.
With that being said, detaching from the ego still holds merit. In detaching, you look at yourself from an objective angle allowing you to become aware of yourself and what you can change. Now it feels like I'm my own main character in this game of life that we play, so I may as well be good at it too and have fun along the way.
Submitted September 14, 2016 at 11:02AM by SeQuenceSix http://ift.tt/2cqiEhr
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