Escaping Oneself: The Path to True Liberation

We are at a unique crossroads in human existence, a moment in time where it is no longer possible to continue life as we have known it. The world has become globally integrated and interdependent, and in this new reality, we must change the way we exist and relate to others. Our survival and future progress demand that we transform the very essence of our nature — moving from selfishness, egotism, individualism, and exploitation to the exact opposite: a state of selflessness, empathy, and mutual cooperation.

For this transformation to occur, we must first confront and experience the utter misery of our current nature. The self-serving, self-justifying, and exploitative tendencies that define our inherent character must become so intolerable that we are willing to free ourselves from them. We must come to see our egotistic impulses not as benign aspects of human life but as terminal cancers that destroy everything in their path — our relationships, our societies, and ultimately, ourselves.

This realization must be so sharp, so overwhelming, that we understand continuing life in this state is no longer an option. The future survival of our species depends on overcoming the ego and embracing a different way of being, even if we are uncertain of what that new existence will look like. This leap into the unknown may be terrifying, but it is a leap we must take nonetheless — because, as uncertain as it may be, it holds the possibility of something better, something radically new. We may not know where we are headed, but the hope of something better must drive us forward.

This leap is akin to jumping from a burning building on the 100th floor, where the flames are already licking at your skin. The fall to the ground is almost certain, and yet, in those few seconds of descent, we are free from the fire. There is a fleeting hope, however small, that a miracle might occur. In our case, that miracle is the possibility of connecting to the single, governing force of reality — a force that can provide us with the qualities necessary for a radically different existence. By placing ourselves in the hands of this force, we hope to be transformed into beings capable of true integration with others, transcending our inherent nature.

Our jump is not a jump into death but a jump out of our “original selfish and egoistic costume.” We aim to shed our former selves and don new clothing — clothing that allows us to integrate and complement each other, transcending the limitations imposed by our selfishness. This requires a profound inner shift, one that can only happen when we suffer enough in our current state to be willing to let go of the ego we have so long identified with. However, simple physical suffering is not enough to catalyze this transformation.

What is needed is a positive attraction — an environment in which individuals are mutually committed to helping one another escape the ego. In such an environment, the liberation from the ego and the acquisition of a selfless, altruistic nature must become the highest goal, more important than anything else in life. This goal becomes a source of profound inner tension — a “love suffering” that emerges from the frustration of not being able to teach others this path. It is a suffering that comes not from physical deprivation but from the spiritual agony of living with the ego’s limitations, even when one has everything one needs in the material world.

In such an environment, the forces of nature work in unexpected ways. Through collective effort and mutual support, individuals are drawn closer to the “supernatural” need for transformation — a yearning for a new, selfless nature that transcends their inherent, selfish tendencies. Yet, it is only through a deep and undeniable despair that the gateway to this transformative force opens. This despair must be so complete, so absolute, that it becomes clear to us that we are utterly lost and cannot continue with our own strength. In this darkness, there is no escape, no air to breathe, and no hope left in our own resources.

Paradoxically, it is precisely in this moment of total despair that the greatest opportunity for transformation arises. For those who have been working on connecting with the governing force of reality, this is the happiest moment of their lives. At this point, the ego has no more power over them; they can no longer be held back by their own self-serving impulses. In this state, the individual surrenders fully to the governing force of reality, trusting that it will guide them to a new way of being.

This breaking point is not sudden; it is the culmination of a gradual, methodical process. In a unique environment, a group of committed individuals continuously exerts their full effort toward a single goal: self-transformation. They aim to transcend their egocentric, exploitative self-love and replace it with true, unconditional love for others. This collective goal creates a powerful force that resists the ego’s pull, but it is also in this resistance that the most critical transformation occurs.

As these individuals strive to break free from the ego, the ego itself becomes more tenacious, holding on to them with increasing force. The more they try to escape, the more their egos fight back, drawing them deeper into their individualistic, selfish tendencies. Yet it is through this very struggle that the collective despair grows — until it reaches a point where liberation from the ego becomes a life-or-death matter. The moment of true transformation occurs when the individual is so fully committed, so utterly devoted to the collective goal, that the ego can no longer keep its hold. It becomes clear to all involved that the life they have lived through the ego has come to an end, and they are ready for something radically new.

At this point, the individual is no longer defined by their ego but by their capacity to love and serve others selflessly. They have become a unique, selfless observer — a “Human” part of themselves, independent of the original, selfish ego. This is the birth of a new kind of human existence, one that is not driven by personal desire but by the collective well-being and fulfillment of others.

This new existence does not come through an individual’s efforts alone but through the intervention of the single governing force of reality. Once the ego has been transcended, this force begins to nurture the new “embryo” of the human being, guiding them into a new dimension of existence. In this new state, the individual no longer experiences life through the lens of their own desires. Instead, they perceive reality through the viewpoints of others, sensing and fulfilling each other’s needs. They no longer feel separate but are integrated into the collective whole, experiencing a form of existence that is characterized by selflessness, unconditional love, and a deep sense of mutual care.

In this new existence, the individual no longer clings to their own identity but dissolves into the greater flow of life. The ego that once defined them has been replaced by a higher, divine force — a force that creates and governs all of reality. Through this force, humanity is not only able to survive but to truly thrive, no longer as individuals isolated in their self-interest but as beings united in love, service, and mutual fulfillment.

This is the escape from the self: not the escape from life, but the escape from the ego, which holds us captive in our individualistic, destructive tendencies. It is through this escape that we open ourselves to a new way of being — one that transcends all previous limitations and leads us toward a life of true freedom, connection, and love.