Quicklet On A New Earth By Eckhart Tolle

In Defense of an Illusion
Ego takes everything personally, constantly on the defense. The ego confuses opinions with facts, and events with reactions to events. Awareness, not thinking, is what provides clarity in deciphering between fact and opinion.
Truth: Relative or Absolute?
The ego’s conviction that “I am right, and you are wrong” has informed the drama of personal relationships as well as interactions between groups of people, whether religions or nations.

As Ram Dass said, “If you think you are so enlightened, go and spend a week with your parents.”

Do You Want Peace or Drama?
You want peace, but the ego wants drama. When one becomes more aware, they can sense when the ego’s fear is triggered, resulting in hostility

In forgiving enemies, we break down the ego further.

forgiving enemies, we break down the ego further.

When one loses what they had identified with, they are given the opportunity to become aware of the ego’s attachments and awaken. However, some see themselves as a victim, wherein the ego finds a new form. When you surrender, the new dimension of consciousness rises.

The more labels one uses, the more shallow and deadened one’s life becomes, devoid of joy, love, creativity, and aliveness.