Habits Start from a Sense of Lack

A woman references a quote of Nisargadatta Maharaj, and asks for insight into his use of the term ‘I am’. She also asks about Nisargadatta’s smoking habit, which continued after the recognition. Habits start from a sense of lack, which briefly comes to an end. The mind then remembers that the sense of lack briefly disappeared. In this way, addiction builds up. If in time, the sense of lack comes to an end because we’ve recognised the nature of our being, the addiction frequently comes to an end, but sometimes it doesn't. It is purely a physical habit, like breathing. Rupert refers back to Nisargadatta’s use of the term ‘I am’ and says that when he uses the term, he refers to the mind, but that he uses the phrase’ I am’ as Ramana Maharshi did.

From event 24 February, 2022 Webinar – Thursday 24th February 4:00pm, UK

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