entification of the mind with a fixed idea of itself as the means of self control..."(Watts, p. 163). We are confident because we think we know ourselves and believe we can control ourselves. When we fail, we tend to personalize that failure and it manifests itself in the form of emotion. This can mislead people, causing them to fear failure, instead of focusing on how to not fail. Even if we are doing a task well, the mere thought of the self failing will spoil your focus. Such is the nature of the dualism of thought and action, for thought can block your action. We should instead put our confidence in our inherent Buddha-nature and focus on the task at hand, with a sense of mo chih chu', going ahead without hesitation. In the words of Nike, "Just Do It".
             Though the concept of Anatta, or 'no self' is a fairly clear and understandable concept, it is difficult to integrate into ones life. It is difficult to deny that you have a soul or self if you have been existing in th
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