![[Eastern Philosophy Says There Is No “Self.” Science Agrees#^6b5wve]] - A lot of our problems are caused due to our attachment to the self. A lot of our modern desires (indulgence, wealth, fame) are attributed to trying to prove our self's importance. - If we removed the self from these problems, we would have the [[Solomon Effect]], which can help us solve it better than previously ![[Eastern Philosophy Says There Is No “Self.” Science Agrees#^evrarn]] - Our attachment to the self creates these mental states. If we were to practice true [[Mindfulness]], we would not have to worry about the above. ![[Eastern Philosophy Says There Is No “Self.” Science Agrees#^z5r9ne]] - Can further look into it [[Wu-wei]] - If we were to look at things with a frame beyond ourselves, to also encompass the people close to us or even the world as a whole, then we realize the [[Cosmic insignificance]] of such minor inconveniences and focus on the greater mission of [[Altruism]]