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Originally Posted by Parthon  There are definately positive feelings, things like possession, relief, desire, fleeting satisfaction, and similar. They are rarely good, and never last long, and even while you are having the feelings, there's the pain of knowing they won't last long. Happiness, joy, peace and contentment are barely felt in the ego, as temporary echos of the real thing at best. Soon they fade and there's emptiness left. |
What do you mean they are rarely good ?
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Originally Posted by Parthon Behind the ego are the deeper feelings of love, peace, joy and contentment. They are real and vast, but they need to be earnt. Disolving the ego is not the end of emotion, but barely the first step in real freedom when it comes to life and emotions. |
What follows after that step ? Also, I didn't see you telling how to get rid of the ego :P
I've found that it isn't as simple as recognizing it and ignoring it wherever it tries to interfere with your life... simply because it keeps coming back, and one time you will give in or you'll be deceived by it.
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Originally Posted by Parthon College is harder, in terms of classwork and requiring good study habits, but otherwise it's a breeze. No set periods. No having to socialise with people you don't like. No set opening and closing times. Far less classes, but more work. It's fantastic. |
Oh well... I ain't sure about avoiding people even more. Maybe I should become more outgoing...
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Originally Posted by Parthon Without the ego, the pain of wanting it and not having it would be gone. You'd still be free to develop social skills, but the suffering would be missing. |
Ya, but I'd lose the motivation to develop them. Or maybe... if I developed my social skills, I'd find new joy in using them. Not really sure though.