
It is very easy for the mind to project and forget that it is a projection
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Come Follow To You
Volume 2 / Chapter 4
Nov 3, 1975 Chuang Tzu Auditorium

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The sixth question:
During the lectures I find my eyes fixed on your face. Every once in a while, there is a sudden shift and for a few moments your face appears satanic.
I know this is a projection. What is inside of me?
Is there any need for me to tell you?
You have both sides within you: the divine and the Devil. Sometimes, when you are flowing through your divine side, you will see the divine in me. Then things shift. When you are flowing through the devilish side, then the Devil will be seen in me. But always remember: it is you. I am just a mirror, a situation to reveal yourself to yourself – that’s all. So whatever you see, meditate on it because that must be some quality within you.
It is very easy for the mind to project and forget that it is a projection.
There are people who believe I am really a devil, and there are people who believe I am really divine. Both are taking their projections as real. I am just “I am.” I am just a mirror. I show your face to you. That’s the function of a master: to show your face to you.
So whatever you see, meditate upon it. If you see the Devil, then try to find your Devil within yourself and try to drop it. Don’t get the idea the Devil is in me, because then you will never be able to get rid of your Devil. Because if it is in me, then what can you do? Then you are helpless. But if it is in you, something can be done. You can drop it.
Come Follow To You
Volume 2 / Chapter 4