“May I always remain mindful,” the red characters read. Just how deeply ingrained subtle beliefs can be becomes evident even in spiritual practice, where one is, in fact, trying to free oneself from mental constructs. The desire to become free of mental attitudes can, in hindsight, quickly lead to expectations of oneself when one attempts to cultivate this state. Often, an artificially created comfort zone is necessary to allow for undisturbed practice, shutting out the noisy world—which can quickly lead to separation and isolation. When one believes oneself to be above things, one may overlook the wholeness in all its diversity.”
