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How attachment to memories blocks present awareness

My meditation teacher says to let thoughts go but I'm terrified that if I stop holding onto memories I'll lose who I am

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fear of ego dissolution prevents the very letting go that could reveal a more stable sense of self.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Memory and retention across cultures?”

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