Responding to the topic of ego death

Coming to the realization that “I am not my beliefs” does not necessary mean one’s beliefs are void or that one is indifferent to them, only that one understands them for what they are and so not attached to them.  This form of non-attachment creates space where one no longer experience anxiety when a ‘belief’ is challenged, which they will be. By non-attachment one can confront the present moment experience that may contradict the belief without danger to ones ‘identity’ and doing so learn and grow.

Associating and attaching one sense identity with one’s beliefs often leads to depression and or fanaticism. For example, if I am my ego, I am my beliefs this “I” is unlikely to be able to tolerate those beliefs being questioned as doing so puts in question my identity. This such a “I” cannot allow and so “I” will force everyone (and my self) to adhere to my beliefs… even if they no longer match my experiences. (I am divided and divided unhappy)

Allowing the belief that “I am my ego” to “die” (which is what the ego wants but also fears) one is better able to enter into the experience and “be” in the moment. (vice the past – future)