The EXOTIC Spiritual TRIPS of the EGO

The Illusion of External Solutions: A Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Many people believe that traveling to an exotic East location or meeting a guru will somehow fix their life. However, this is one of the biggest illusions created by the ego. It’s a widespread misconception that the answers to our internal struggles lie outside of ourselves—whether in a place, a person, or an experience. The truth is, the human mind suffers from the same issues everywhere, regardless of location. Modern technology has only spread the same mental distractions and struggles to every corner of the globe.

The Global Nature of the Human Mind

Whether in the West or the East, human beings face the same core issues: obsession with material wealth, constant distractions, selfishness, and a lack of purpose. Sorrow, desperation, and feelings of separation are not confined to any one culture—they are universal. Traveling far away or meeting someone with special "wisdom" is not the solution to these deep-seated issues. Just like going out on a Saturday night and drinking to forget your problems only leads to more problems the next day, seeking external fixes only postpones the inevitable return of inner turmoil.

The Ego's Deceptive Search for Answers

The belief that an external experience or figure will solve our problems is a childish illusion that avoids addressing the root causes of our dissatisfaction. After trying different approaches—religions, psychedelic experiences, gurus, spiritual communities, and mystical books—I came to realize that none of these offer true solutions. They only keep us playing with the problem without solving it.

This approach distracts us from confronting the reality of who we are. We need to look within and face the disorder and unhealthy ways of thinking that fuel our suffering. We have to acknowledge the contradictions, selfish actions, and inner conflict that create a sense of separation from the world. This requires an open, honest mind that is ready to change and revise its patterns of thinking and acting.

Bringing Order Within and Around Us

For me, the key to real change came when I stopped looking for external solutions and began working with my body and my integrity. Practicing Nei Qi Gong, I found a way to reconnect with myself, my body, and my mind. This practice helped me observe the constant distractions and destructive thought patterns that created inner conflict and suffering.

Nei Qi Gong is not about mystical experiences or external solutions. It is a grounded, practical approach that requires daily practice and constant self-awareness. By focusing on specific, simple movements and following precise instructions, the body becomes healthier, the mind calmer, and emotions more balanced.

Maturity in the Spiritual Journey

Maturity in spiritual practice is not about chasing external experiences or becoming attached to grand mystical ideas. True growth comes from clarity and responsibility—being willing to face our inner contradictions and working every day to improve ourselves. Without a constant, committed effort to break bad habits, we will fall back into the same patterns of suffering.

No guru or mystical experience can take us out of this cycle. Without personal responsibility, life will remain painful, and we will find ourselves caught in a spiritual trip fueled by the ego—chasing after things that do not lead to lasting peace or clarity.

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