Ego and Enlightenment
1. The ego is not your true self; it relies on external sources to exist.
2. It uses the past and future to create a sense of identity.
3. Identifying with the ego can prevent enlightenment.
4. Enlightenment involves rising above thoughts and being able to use your mind without being enslaved to it.
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