Dear dear friends,

Lately I’ve been reading this book of Osho. It has too many things to analyze so I guess I might take time to enjoy it more. If you read this book then please tell me ❤

And I just applied for a job and sadly I am rejected. It’s kinda sad to be honest.

“七転び八起き- Nana korobi ya oki – Fall seven times, stand up eight times.“

Analyzing is a part of my nature or so called instinct because this is me. I love to learn from everything, even from my shit moments or failures. But to reach to the concept of “He who knows most, speaks least”, I guess I have to try harder each day. Life is a soap bubble and I am a fool who dreams. I’m still trying to reach to the state of mushin (無心), or “the mind of no mind”.

Mushin is a powerful idea and concept that rooted in Zen philosophy and martial arts. It represents a state of pure awareness and effortless action. This is where our mind is free from ego, fear, and disruptive thoughts, allowing us to react intuitively and perform at our highest level. But then it’s easier said than done. But what does this have to do with personal growth and learning?

Everything.

Think of your ego not just as pride but as the part of your mind that constantly judges, compares, and protects a fragile self-image? Ego can be your fears of change and ego is your insecurities. It’s the voice that says “Oh I already know this”, “I’m not good at that” or “What will others think if I fail?”

Ego is the very voice that kills the desire to learn and grow. When you’re ruled by your ego, you’re not open to new ideas or constructive criticism. You are holding on to yourself and limit yourself from seeing what the world around you actually is. You’re more concerned with appearing knowledgeable than with actually becoming wiser. This mindset creates a significant roadblock to self-improvement. This is why “Ego death” is an important part of spiritual awakening. Without this “Ego death“, you can never be able to grow.

So, what is the ego’s playbook?

– Fears of failure
– Resist feedback
– False sense of mastery

When you think you’ve already arrived, you stop seeking new knowledge. You choose to stay inside your safe house because you are afraid that you can’t do better. The desire to learn is replaced by the need to prove what you already know.

Mushin offers a powerful antidote to the ego. It isn’t about becoming mindless but it’s about freeing your mind from the internal chatter that holds you back. My tips for the ego death if you feel like you are ready for it. But let me be clear, this miracle can’t happen over night. It takes times, tears and some “What the fuck am I doing?”

– Be a child who learns: You approach every new task with curiosity and humility, ready to absorb information without the baggage of past experiences or perceived limitations.

– Ready for feedback and failure: You see criticism not as an insult, but as valuable data to help you improve.

– Focus on the process, not the result: You find joy in the act of learning itself, not just in the final result.

Practicing the concept “mind of no mind” you can quiet the ego’s limiting voice and replace it with a desire to learn and grow. It’s in this space where you are fully present and free from self-doubt.

And yes, I’m proud of you. Always.