On the Verge
The Journey from Egocentric Perception to Unconditional Love: An Exploration
Our default perception of reality is inherently subjective and egocentric. We see the world only through the narrow lens of our own interests and desires, focusing on fulfilling our needs or avoiding pain. This self-centered perspective limits our understanding of reality. However, humans possess the unique potential to achieve an objective and realistic perception of the world. To do so, we must escape the confines of our egocentric nature and acquire new qualities — qualities rooted in selfless and unconditional love and service to others.
To transcend our subjective state, we must adopt the qualities of love and bestowal, which allow us to step into the desires, ideas, and viewpoints of others. Through this expanded perception, we can access a reality previously hidden from us. This process requires a fundamental transformation of our nature, akin to rewriting an operating system. Such a change is not only challenging but appears impossible without external aid. To achieve this transformation, we need a specific method and environment designed to facilitate the development of these new qualities.
The Role of a Supportive Environment and Method
The journey toward self-transcendence begins with a practice that allows us to explore and internalize the qualities of love and bestowal. First, we must acknowledge our inherent egocentric nature, recognizing it as wholly self-serving and harmful to others. This recognition fosters a desire for change — a longing to acquire a “second nature.” However, such a transformation cannot be achieved in isolation. It requires a safe and supportive environment where individuals can practice selfless love and service with one another.
In this environment, participants must commit to mutual support and sustained effort, despite resistance from their inherent ego. This resistance often manifests as a “snake” within — a force that tries to pull them back toward their selfish inclinations. Paradoxically, this opposition from the ego becomes a guide, highlighting the direction toward selflessness and serving as a driving force for change. By confronting and overcoming this resistance, individuals develop an irrepressible desire to reach a state of true love and bestowal.
The Turning Point: Recognizing Our Inability
As individuals approach a turning point in their journey, they experience a profound realization: despite their efforts, they lack the capacity to fully sever ties with their ego. While they may desire to leave behind their selfish nature, they feel paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. The ego, which has been their foundation, remains an anchor they are unable to relinquish. At this critical juncture, they recognize their dependence on external help to overcome their limitations.
This moment of desperation leads to a genuine request — a prayer — for the strength to transcend their ego. Importantly, even the ability to make this request must come from an external source. It is not a plea for personal gain but a heartfelt desire for the qualities of unconditional love and bestowal. If this prayer is sincere, individuals receive the necessary forces from nature or the creator to initiate the transformation.
Entering the New State: Beyond the Ego
When individuals receive the external help they seek, they step into a new dimension of existence. In this state, the ego no longer controls them. They enter a “dark vacuum,” a realm free from the ego’s influence, where they no longer seek personal rewards or fulfillment. Instead, their existence becomes solely about serving and loving others.
Initially, this state brings a sense of liberation, as they experience the absence of the ego’s boundaries. However, it also awakens dual fears. On one hand, they fear regressing into the destructive domain of the ego. On the other, they fear moving forward because they do not yet understand what it means to truly love and serve others. This positive fear propels them toward learning and practicing the qualities of love and bestowal.
Toward Absolute Love and Bestowal
As individuals move forward, they begin to harness the desires, thoughts, and viewpoints of others. By fulfilling these, they start to understand the nature of absolute love and bestowal. This process not only expands their perception but also allows them to experience reality in a new and profound way. It is a challenging but transformative journey — a shift from self-centered existence to one rooted in unconditional love and service to others. Through this, they achieve a truly objective and expansive perception of reality, free from the confines of the ego.