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Category: Chris Matakas

We tend to view ourselves as this, lying in contradiction with everything that is not ourselves, that.

buddhism, identity, spirituality, the-self

That nagging state of constant thought that exists somewhere between the ears and behind the eyes is the self.

buddhism, identity, spirituality, the-self

This constant mental diatribe and the frustrations, worries, insecurities and muscular tension that ensues are the self.

buddhism, identity, spirituality, the-self

It is important to realize that we so often define ourselves by what is in opposition to ourselves.

buddhism, identity, spirituality, the-self

We are the estranged orphans of our nations and tribes, and we now bear the weight not of survival of the group but of personal identity.

identity, individuality, nation, tribe

The knowledge you acquire in an area of study is accompanied by an incalculable ignorance. The farther we get into anything, we learn that we have even farther to go.

ignorance, knowledge

Everyone, no matter how historically famous or modernly praised, has no idea about the ultimate truth of what it means to be human.

human, knowledge

He plays the same game, but for the first time in his life he is truly playing, rather than working, being a human, and this is a vast distinction realized by few.

human, human-game

Your job as a young adult is to become as valuable to the marketplace as you can. Your job as a human is to do so without working a day in your life.

human, job, life, success

The very fact that you can observe this thinking mind is proof that you are not this thinking mind.

buddhism, spirituality, the-self, thinking, thinking-mind

Language has created a barrier that prevents us from seeing existence as it truly is.

existence, language, spirituality

There is an opportunity cost for everything we do. This is why we must have the awareness to ensure that what we are pursuing is really what we value, because the pursuit leaves countless lost opportunities in its wake. We choose one experience at the sacrifice of all other experiences.

awareness, experience, opportunity, opportunity-cost