Self-Knowledge And The Illusions Of The Ego, Wave and Ocean

Using the timeless metaphor of the wave and the ocean, this essay explores the human condition and the illusion of the separated ego. The author gently mocks the “New Age” desire to become a wave with only crests and no valleys, pointing out that true liberation is not found in self-improvement or avoiding life’s storms. Instead, it lies in the profound realization that the wave has never been separate from the ocean, leading to a spontaneous surrender to the reality of the present moment.

FILIPPO FALZONI GALLERANI