"Too much thinking creates and re –in forces the ‘me’ - person or ego – identity."

Really though, could there be a more harmful statement?

It's essentially saying "Don't think too much, you might become someone of importance and start to think highly of yourself"

The ego is not harmful. It is the essential thing that is "you". It shouldn't be silenced, but properly utilized, and as far as it's possible, reflect on its position, outlook and past behaviours.

Sometimes we need to be silent to do these things, but that doesn't mean that you stop "thinking" or that you stop using your brain.

Proper meditation is meant to induce clearity, not death. It is meant to enable, rather than disable you.

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