Letting go of ego leads to freedom from "summary" of The Experience of Insight by Joseph Goldstein
When we talk about letting go of ego, we are really talking about letting go of the illusion of a separate self. This illusion of a separate self is what causes us suffering. It is the root of our dissatisfaction, our craving, and our clinging. When we cling to this sense of self, we are constantly trying to protect and defend it. We become caught in a cycle of self-centered thoughts and actions, which only serves to reinforce our sense of separateness. But when we let go of ego, when we see through the illusion of a separate self, we are able to experience a sense of freedom. We are no longer caught in the narrow confines of our own self-interest. We are able to see beyond our own desires and aversions, and connect more deeply with the world around us. We are able to experience a sense of interconnectedness with all beings, a sense of oneness that transcends our individual identities. This sense of freedom that comes from letting go of ego is not just a theoretical concept. It is something that can be directly experienced in our meditation practice. When we sit in meditation and observe the arising and passing away of our thoughts, we can begin to see how our sense of self is just a collect...
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