🌿 Let’s Begin Here
Dear soul, I sense you are wrestling with the subtle yet heavy burden of "I" and "mine" — the ego’s voice that often feels like the very core of who we are. It can isolate us, create endless desires, and stir up pain. Yet, within this struggle lies a doorway to freedom. The Bhagavad Gita gently invites us to see beyond these illusions and discover the vast, unchanging Self beneath. You are not alone in this journey, and there is a profound peace waiting for you.
🕉️ Timeless Words
अहंकारं बलं दर्पं कामं क्रोधं च संशयम् ।
मामात्मपरदेहेषु दृश्यन्तेऽभिधायिनः ॥
(Chapter 16, Verse 5)
“Ego, strength, pride, lust, anger, and doubt—these qualities are perceived in the body and are false identifications that bind the soul.”
This verse reveals that the sense of “I” and “mine” arises from ego and other binding qualities. They are not your true Self but transient shadows that cloud your vision.
🪬 Guiding Lights
- The ego’s “I” is a temporary mask, not the eternal spirit within.
- Attachment to “mine” breeds suffering because all possessions and identities are impermanent.
- True Self (ātman) is untouched by ownership or separation—it is universal and boundless.
- Recognizing this illusion is the first step toward liberation and inner peace.
- Detachment doesn’t mean indifference but seeing with clarity that “I” and “mine” are roles, not reality.
🌊 Inner Dialogues
You might hear yourself say, “Without my job, my relationships, my achievements, who am I really?” or “If I lose what I call mine, will I vanish?” These fears are real and human. The ego clings tightly because it fears emptiness or loss. But this is the very moment where your deeper Self whispers, “You are more than these labels.” Feel that tender nudge beneath the noise of “I” and “mine.”
📿 What He Would Say...
“My dear friend, the ‘I’ you cling to is like a wave thinking it is the ocean. You are the ocean itself—vast, timeless, and free. When you stop identifying with the wave’s shape, you realize your true nature. Let go gently. Trust that your essence is untouched by the passing forms of ‘I’ and ‘mine.’ In that surrender, you find peace beyond all understanding.”
🌱 A Familiar Story
Imagine a student who defines themselves solely by their exam results. When the results come, joy or despair floods their heart, because their identity is tied to something so fragile. But when they remember they are more than a grade—perhaps a curious mind, a kind friend, a loving child—their sense of self expands beyond success or failure. The Gita invites you to see yourself not as the exam or the result, but the awareness behind it all.
✨ Just One Step Today
Today, observe one moment where you say “my” — my thoughts, my feelings, my things. Gently ask yourself, “Is this truly mine? Or is it passing like a cloud?” Let this questioning be kind, not harsh.
🧘 Pause the Scroll
- What parts of “I” and “mine” feel most real to me?
- How might my life change if I saw these as temporary roles rather than my true identity?
📢 Whisper to Share
"When ‘I’ dissolves, the soul awakens;
What’s mine and thine fades into oneness."
🌼 A Final Blessing
Beloved seeker, the journey beyond ego is tender and profound. Each moment you question the “I” and “mine,” you step closer to the boundless Self that is your true home. You are held by a love that sees beyond all illusions. Rest in that knowing, and let your heart unfold in quiet freedom. You are never truly alone.