Transcending Mental Self-Image

Eliminating mental self-image allows us to transcend the turmoil and confusion of everyday thought. It helps in going beyond loving or hating ourselves and enables us to just be ourselves. By withdrawing our ego and disregarding the problems attached to it, we can reach an awakened consciousness. This state involves moving past the idea of a mental self-image that represents ourselves, as it is merely ego. Observing animals like dogs or cats, who do not have a mental self-image, can provide insight into being authentic without the burden of self-image-related problems.