The ego is terrified of the truth. And the truth is that the ego doesn't exist.

You might believe that it's only for their own good, but how does it feel when you try to manipulate the people you love? Are you teaching them that your love is conditional? Maybe through inquiry we can find another way.

When your son is healthy and happy, you're healthy and happy. And when your son is not healthy, let's say you're unhappy.

The mind is so tricky. It will say, "No one cares. Is it true? Well, someone does. Let's see: So-and-so doesn't care. Well, maybe they do. Well, there is someone who doesn't care." It just shifts and shifts and shifts, so it can keep all of its concepts intact.

Who would you be if you didn't believe this lie?

If you want real control, drop the illusion of control; let life have you. It does anyway. You’re just telling yourself the story of how it doesn’t.

It's just a constant thing when the mind starts to wake up to itself.