Unmasking the Illusion: Techniques to Pierce the "I" Consciousness

So you think you’re meditating, huh?

Sitting there, eyes half-closed, feeling all enlightened because you managed to not check your phone for a full five minutes. Well, congratulations, you’ve just aced Pre-K Meditation. Time to move up to the real game, where the stakes are your very sense of self…

…so buckle up, buttercup.

The Ego's Smoke and Mirrors

First things first, let's rip the band-aid off.

The "I" consciousness you’re so fond of? It’s nothing but a circus act. The ego is the ringmaster, and you're the easily-distracted audience.

The ego is automatic, it’s the monkey mind churning out thoughts and feelings faster than you can say "om". But recognizing this is the first step towards a more profound awakening. You know the deal: you're the knower, not the known. Everything you perceive, feel, or think is just the ego putting on a show.

It's like attending a magic show and thinking the rabbit really disappeared. Spoiler alert: it’s all sleight of hand. The goal? See through the illusion…