Why, apparently wise people, who always talk about achieving an ego-less state of mind, are themselves more egoistic than the normal population? This thought came to mind when I noticed someone I know, supposed to be a torch bearer of this enlightened philosophy, himself succumbed to the evils of a demanding ego.
As there can never be a day without a night, there can never be a living entity without duality of thoughts and actions. It's absolutely normal and natural according to the Law of Nature. However, what matters most for living an accomplished life is to keep this difference between what we talk and we practice as minimum as possible.
Being perfectly idealistic may be theoretically possible, but living in a complex and materialistic human society it is practically impossible to attain and practice such a perfect and pure state of mind and soul. So the best thing one can do is to avoid the avoidable duality, and the right approach towards attaining that goal is enhanced by embracing the of 'Zero expectation' concept of life.
Focus on giving as much as you can to people from your area of influence -- but, without expecting anything in return. No doubt, that's where most of us fail. Numerous times I have done it and watched many doing it: "I did so much for him but he didn't bother to reciprocate," is perhaps the most popular complaint of entire humanity.
I agree that every relationship is more or less performance based, and failing to live up to the expectation of others normally bring an end to most of the associations. However, my point is, you do your best to fulfill others' expectations out of you but never expect anything in return. Treat whatever you get back as a bonus, not as your rights.
More you reduce your expectation, less would be the need to practice duality, as your mind would be free of those confusion and doubts that force you to talk and act differently. Because, when you stop bothering about others' reaction, you are left with nothing but improving your own selfless action. And I strongly believe that any selfless action is always transparent like water.
That's why, people who practice the art of unleashing selfless action, gradually move toward achieving an ego-less state of mind -- with a minimum of duality: Neither of thoughts, nor in action! Difficult to practice, but not impossible if you can tame your ego down.
Reduce your own expectation from others as much as you can; you would move a bit closer to living a better duality-free life. And I'm sure, others, watching your act, would follow your path sooner or later, making this world a better place to live in.
The day you learn to live a self-less life with 'zero expectation,' from others, believe me, happiness would declare a never-ending chase for you. Because, when you have nothing to expect, rather nothing to lose, standing on zero, everything that you receive in life is always positive.
As there can never be a day without a night, there can never be a living entity without duality of thoughts and actions. It's absolutely normal and natural according to the Law of Nature. However, what matters most for living an accomplished life is to keep this difference between what we talk and we practice as minimum as possible.
Being perfectly idealistic may be theoretically possible, but living in a complex and materialistic human society it is practically impossible to attain and practice such a perfect and pure state of mind and soul. So the best thing one can do is to avoid the avoidable duality, and the right approach towards attaining that goal is enhanced by embracing the of 'Zero expectation' concept of life.
Focus on giving as much as you can to people from your area of influence -- but, without expecting anything in return. No doubt, that's where most of us fail. Numerous times I have done it and watched many doing it: "I did so much for him but he didn't bother to reciprocate," is perhaps the most popular complaint of entire humanity.
I agree that every relationship is more or less performance based, and failing to live up to the expectation of others normally bring an end to most of the associations. However, my point is, you do your best to fulfill others' expectations out of you but never expect anything in return. Treat whatever you get back as a bonus, not as your rights.
More you reduce your expectation, less would be the need to practice duality, as your mind would be free of those confusion and doubts that force you to talk and act differently. Because, when you stop bothering about others' reaction, you are left with nothing but improving your own selfless action. And I strongly believe that any selfless action is always transparent like water.
That's why, people who practice the art of unleashing selfless action, gradually move toward achieving an ego-less state of mind -- with a minimum of duality: Neither of thoughts, nor in action! Difficult to practice, but not impossible if you can tame your ego down.
Reduce your own expectation from others as much as you can; you would move a bit closer to living a better duality-free life. And I'm sure, others, watching your act, would follow your path sooner or later, making this world a better place to live in.
The day you learn to live a self-less life with 'zero expectation,' from others, believe me, happiness would declare a never-ending chase for you. Because, when you have nothing to expect, rather nothing to lose, standing on zero, everything that you receive in life is always positive.
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