And you’re also right that the desire “to be seen as someone who notices desire” is still desire. That doesn’t make it immoral or fake — it just makes it human. Ego doesn’t disappear when it’s observed; it just stops pretending it isn’t there.
I think for most of us, ego is always present in most things we do, just more or less so depending on the individual.
One of the things I like about the "What would the Buddha do?" prompt is that it holds up a mirror about several Buddhist principles (including ego), and gives you an opportunity to do something about it before you take action.
Love this prompt, Tim. Would love it as a bracelet too actually, now that I think of it.
Ha! Yeah, that's a great idea. And other merchandise. :)
And you’re also right that the desire “to be seen as someone who notices desire” is still desire. That doesn’t make it immoral or fake — it just makes it human. Ego doesn’t disappear when it’s observed; it just stops pretending it isn’t there.
I think for most of us, ego is always present in most things we do, just more or less so depending on the individual.
One of the things I like about the "What would the Buddha do?" prompt is that it holds up a mirror about several Buddhist principles (including ego), and gives you an opportunity to do something about it before you take action.
Love this, I’m gonna try this!