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The true self is beyond thoughts and emotions from "summary" of Be As You Are by Sri Ramana Maharshi
The true self, which is beyond thoughts and emotions, is often obscured by the constant chatter of our minds. We are so engrossed in the never-ending stream of thoughts and feelings that we fail to recognize the silent witness within us. This witness is our true self, the unchanging and eternal essence of who we are. When we identify with our thoughts and emotions, we become entangled in the drama of our lives. We believe that we are the sum of our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. But in reality, we are much more than that. We are the silent observer, the pure consciousness that exists beyond the realm of thoughts and emotions. To realize our true self, we must learn to disidentify from our thoughts and emotions. We must recognize that they are fleeting and impermanent, while our true self is eternal and unchanging. By cultivating this ...
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