What is the problem? (Dan)

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In a message dated 5/20/2006 5:34:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

dan330033 writes:

 

>

> Nisargadatta , epston wrote:

>

> >L.E: This is a reminder that mind is a creation of brain, which is

> a creation

> >of the cellular community called the human organism. And that ego,

> person,

> >or self, is the creation or expression of mind. Each level has no

> independent

> >existence of its own and relies on the supporting levels for its

> apparent

> >existence. No brain, no mind, no ego, person, or self. In this

> sense there is

> >the question of who or what is in control, and who or what is the

> reality of the

> >situation Most of these discussions see the problem and solution

> within the

> >realm of mind, and ignore the " neural network " of brain in and by

> which this

> >all occurrs. If you start with: 'I am the representative of a

> commnity of

> >cells and am authorized to defend, protect and enhance the survival

> of my

> >community, you will have this discussion from a more practical and

> realistic place,

> >and understand the nature of the I am state as to its purpose and

> existence.

> >

> >Larry Epston

>

> You've constructed brain cells as a way to understand objects in the

> field of your perception.

>

> Whatever you hear them saying, it won't be your true name.

>

> -- D.

>

> L.E: Perhaps you missed the point of my comments. I haven't constructed

> anything. Just one ego talking to another. The structure outlined doesn't

help

> ME understand anything. Perhaps you and others will find it interesting and

> significant. We all make up our own story. There is no permanent existing I

> to hear anything, and even if it's not my true name, just call me Larry.

> I'll settle for that, ...Dan.