I was quite disappointed by this blog entry. I usually like Steve's blog articles because they're insightful and deep, but this one seems shallow and one-sided.
Steve seems to have set up a strawman image of a mystic for the sole purpose of knocking it down. Either that, or he just doesn't really understand what he's trying to disagree with. (I say "trying to" because a lot of his "alternate approach" is actually agreeing with his target, only in different terms).
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Originally Posted by Steve The irony is that those who suggest we must dissociate from the ego are still very much ego-associated themselves. They simply detach their egos from materialism and re-attach it to spiritualism. The identification with physical life becomes stronger than ever. |
"Attachment to detachment" is a recognised trap of Spiritual Development to be avoided or overcome. Obviously if you take pride in your lack of ego, you're doing it wrong.