Ontological shock: when our foundational beliefs about who we are and our place within the universe unravel, leaving us exposed to the void.

It's a dizzying and disorienting experience, but ultimately an important catalyst for growth.

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“For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

“If an organ is working properly, you don’t feel it. When you’re thinking clearly, your brain isn’t getting in your way.” — Alan Watts

“The biggest ego trip going is getting rid of your ego.” — Alan Watts

In monkey religions, salvation is achieved by the effort of the believer

The baby monkey clings to its mother’s back or he will fall off

Just as the baby monkey must cling to its mother, followers of monkey religions must actively engage in their own spiritual journey to reach salvation

In cat religions, the believer is dependent upon the god for salvation

The kitten has an overarching sense of dependency on its mother (god)

One requires faith & surrender to divine will. One can make choices & act according to the teachings, but it’s ultimately up to the deity to grant salvation

“If it’s so easy to lose Jim Carrey, who’s Jim Carrey?” — Jim Carrey

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” — Nelson Henderson