"Use your mind. Remember. Observe.
You are not different from others.
Most of their experiences are valid for you too. Think clearly and deeply,
go into the structure of your desires
and their ramifications.
They are a most important part of your mental and emotional make-up
and powerfully affect your actions.
Remember, you cannot abandon what you do not know.
To go beyond yourself, you must know yourself." --Nisargadatta Maharaj