Our bodies can be seen and felt, giving the impression of a tangible reality. However, the mind lacks such a physical presence and is even more abstract to others. Yet, we cling to our minds. When examined, the mind seems to be the main entity of our existence, dominating our sense of self.

The mind has two aspects: the greater mind and the smaller mind. The greater mind is referred to as the ‘universal mind,’ while the smaller mind is the ‘self’ or ‘ego.’ We mostly live through our ego but occasionally experience the universal mind. The universal mind reveals itself when we silence the smaller mind and embrace stillness—like being in awe of nature, speechless from wonder, or when the analytical left brain ceases its functions. That’s when we encounter it.