Subtleties...

Chow: *in meditation*

The mind brings up memory of the past and anticipation for the future.

ego: Why is she doing this to ME? Who is she to do this to ME? I don't deserve this!
ego: No I shouldn't do this.
ego: Yes I should do that.
ego: Its not my fault...
ego: Its all my fault...
ego: But thats because...
ego: I like this, I want to hold on to this thought because it makes me feel good.
ego: I hate, I'll use another thought to replace or to destroy this current thought.
ego: This is right.
ego: This is wrong.
ego: I am a victim!
ego: Its all his/her/their fault!
ego: I am right! They are wrong!
ego: They are right! I am wrong!
ego: *justifies thought will all other arguments*

Chow: *opens eyes* So this is whats really going through my mind.

Old man: Just watch. Watch. Its good that you know. Don't destroy the "I", don't even try. What are you going to destroy it with? It is a never-ending battle. Just watch. You can't destroy something that doesn't exist. You can't let go of something you don't have.

Chow: *closes his eyes again* ...

Is there no end to my stupidity?

Chow: Is there?

Old man: There is.

Chow: Where?

Old man: By asking that question, your stupidity perpetuates.

Chow: ...

Old man: Shut up! Be still... silent. Just watch. Hopeful yet hopeless. Watch your stupidity. It ends.

Little quotes

Ask yourself this; 'Are you a human being having a spiritual experience, or a spiritual being having a human experience? - Wayne Dyer, PhD...