Every individual is in touch with the deeper level of being, the aware consciousness. If these humans form groups, they do not derive their sense of self from the group, which does not mean there cannot be a sense of being part of this group. But the group itself does not become an egoic entity.

Some groups and individuals still are immersed totally in the egoic consciousness. Others already are free or in the process of stepping out of ego. The arising of the new consciousness already has started for many people. They are not yet recognizable as groups, but they are here and there.

It may look as if the situation is creating the suffering, but ultimately this is not so - your resistance is.

And then there is the universal role of adult. When you play that role, you take yourself and life very seriously. Spontaneity, lightheartedness, and joy are not part of that role.

As you go about your life, don't give 100 percent of your attention to the external world and your mind. Keep some within.

Ultimately what you do is secondary. But how you do it is primary.

My sense of identity broke down and was replaced by something that is very hard to put into words. Awareness, Consciousness.