That you can change the direction of the train proves that your mind is not fixed.

The difference between you and me, whether politically, religiously, or morally, often boils down to the environment and experiences that shaped us rather than some inherent, fixed mindset.

Our minds are like sponges, even more so when we were children, absorbing everything from the culture, upbringing, and the social circles we’re part of. These factors provide the lens through which we interpret the world, and they can deeply influence our beliefs, convictions, and identities.

The mind itself is inherently neutral and flexible, capable of holding multiple perspectives depending on the input it receives. But it’s the ego that tends to cling to certain patterns and identities, whether it’s political, religious, or moral. The ego thrives on labels and categories – these are things that give it a sense of structure and definition. Without these, the ego might feel lost or uncertain, because it’s built on the need for consistency and certainty.

But, the mind itself can bend to anything, but it can also unbend, letting go of those attachments to beliefs and identities. This flexibility of the mind suggests that anyone can shift their views, change their convictions, or step out of their comfort zone when they are open to reexamining what’s been ingrained in them.

What’s considered “right” or “wrong” is often a result of what the ego clings to, what feels familiar or safe. This attachment creates the illusion of something solid, fixed and unchanging when, in reality, everything is constantly in flux.

The key is in recognizing that what we hold onto in the form of beliefs or identities is not the essence of who we are – it’s the construct built by the ego, shaped by our environment.

When we realize this, we can begin to release those attachments and allow the mind to become truly pliable, open to its true nature of immeasurable expanse.