Becoming a Free Thinker: Cultivating Awareness Beyond the Ego
Becoming a free thinker is essential for developing a cautious awareness of the world around us. Yet, achieving this is nearly impossible when we operate solely through the ego. When we choose to view life through the lens of ego, we selectively seek out information that reinforces our existing beliefs, ignoring perspectives that might challenge them. This creates a cycle of judgment and reinforces a closed mind.
To truly believe in something, we must first question it. By staying open to all possibilities, we invite a deeper understanding of ideas that might otherwise remain unexplored. Only then do we experience freedom in our thoughts, which leads naturally to freedom in our actions.
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