You don’t have to become
Another someone
In awakening
Not trying to improve your self
Or change your self in anyway

You are trying to see the self
That already exists
Was born out of illusion
And is not as real as you think

When you really see that
Deeper and deeper
You stop the investment in self
And when you stop investing
In the false self
It starts to go bankrupt

Then you become empty of self
Just a no thing
Neutral and equanimous
More observer
Less actor
Then you can become softer
And kinder and more benevolent
To the one who moves around the world
As the doer, as the player
You get to treat yourself lightly
Because you realize
It’s all an illusion
That’s not a cold realization
But a loving, compassionate one.