Day 236 from 365 Tao: Daily Meditations
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That bit about being ‘better’ if you drag the coffin around feels a little…judgemental/ego boosting? I’m struggling to find the right word. Just seems like the potential to feel holier than thou is pretty high in this metaphor.
Respectfully, the word 'better' isn't used. The last paragraph describes three stages of relationship to the casket, i.e. trapped inside, dragged behind or disappeared.
“Those who drag their illusions with them are only a step better…”
I’m not criticizing or anything, just having a think through it.