Most of us are convinced that we are our egos, which is who we think we are. The ego is part of our incarnation. It dies with the body, which is why we are so afraid of death. Death scares the hell out of who you think you are, especially if you think you are this body.
Ram DassYou've been somebody long enough. You spent the first half of your life becoming somebody. Now you can work on becoming nobody, which is really somebody. For when you become nobody there is no tension, no pretense, no one trying to be anyone or anything. The natural state of the mind shines through unobstructed - and the natural state of the mind is pure love.
Ram DassOur rational minds can never understand what has happened, but our hearts.. if we can keep them open to God, will find their own intuitive way.
Ram DassIf you could stand back far enough and watch the whole process you'd see you are a totally determined being.
Ram Dass