Many people do not realize it would be in their interest to let go of certain perceptions and beliefs. Individuals concerned with self-image are not serious about self-awareness. They do not exert effort to get rid of the distracting noise in their mind.
When you are not ready to register or see the truth, you would still benefit from hearing about it. The process of learning you identify with your mind is a way to start working through it. Peel away the layers of your thoughts and you will find more illusion and deeper layers until you finally transcend them all.
As you move through each phase of your life experience, you describe thoughts and sensations with words. This silently reinforces misunderstandings. If you choose, you are invited to explore five ways to begin to conquer the mind;
1) how do you resist what you view as abnormal situations?
2) why do you believe you have no insight into their cause?
3) when will you learn the meaning of attention?
4) what is required for you to meditate and master all action?
5) where will you be when you stop deluding yourself?