Self-importance has been around as long as we’ve been around. The confusion begins when we take ourselves to be autonomous and self-governing entities in every instance.

     We might never note that our hearts beat quite well without any effort on our part. That our breathing goes on without a thought. That our cells are ever renewing on their own.

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     The sage is awed and humbled by all such marvels simply happening without any exertion on his or her part. And, when the sage looks around at the world, her or she is amazed that it is going on without anyone even lifting a finger. 

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