07 May Koan 9

When we choose to be loved over loving, we will surely die.

Love is connectedness that dispels the duality of self and not self.

When connected by love, our finite self merges with what we love, creating a “beyond self.”

The “beyond self” continues beyond the lifespan of our finite self.

The finite self that prioritizes being loved cannot be loving. It is a powerful and controlling self, but not powerful enough to survive death.