Damien Echols (@damienechols)

Nearly every problem we face, whether it’s anxiety, conflict, addiction, insecurity, political division, or even the suffering passed down through generations, all comes from one mistake: we think we are the mind. We mistake the voice in our head for “me,” and then spend our entire lives defending, protecting, validating, and obeying it. The mind... See more

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When your thoughts become your identity that is called ego. Ego is a case of mistaken identity. You believe that the illusory thoughts that come and go are your true self. Your true self is the dimension of you that does not come and go.

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The ego is insatiable and creates endless suffering. Identity locks you into past behaviors: "I'm depressed" or "I have trauma." The more you strengthen this narrative, the harder it is to change. Instead, observe your thoughts without judgment—this creates the space for growth. — Naval Ravikant