Soul Sustenance

Understanding The True Self And The False Self (cont.) The illusory (false) self is made up of desires that, even when fulfilled, fail to add value, or a sense of worth to the self. In fact, quite the opposite process happens. Let us examine some of these illusions and how they give us a mistaken sense of value. Illusion (False emotion): Ego Thought: I know, I am Result: Arrogance, inflexibility, controlling others Illusion (False emotion): Anger Thought: I expect Result: Force, aggression Illusion (False emotion): Attachment Thought: I own, It's mine Result: Insecurity, possessiveness, jealousy Illusion (False emotion): Greed Thought: I want, I need Result: Emptiness, wanting, dissatisfaction Illusion (False emotion): Lust Thought: I desire Result: Exploitation, misuse, emotional dependence These are the five fires that burn away the quality of human life: uncontrolled emotions that once, in their original pure state, gave happiness and peace to the individual but now create only emptiness and sorrow.