Ego is an Activity

Written By Phong Ho

The Ego that arises is an activity. And like any activity it only exists when it is happening. Being in the Me story is like the activity of running. Where is running when you are not doing it?

Running is an activity, it happens. And when you stop running it has no existence. This ego, this me, appears and disappears and its neither to be focused on or ignored.

There is nothing wrong with the ego. It’s not a problem to be got rid of, simply see it for what it is – an activity spontaneously appearing.

You don’t have to get rid of the ego or transcend the ego. All that is necessary is seeing it for what it is a momentary arising.

And in the noticing you are already resting as witnessing presence.

Phong Ho
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