The mind as a "suggestion engine" is an interesting take. On one hand, it supports this idea that the mind is a separate thing from our "true self," but it at l

The mind as a "suggestion engine" is an interesting take. On one hand, it supports this idea that the mind is a separate thing from our "true self," but it at least acknowledges that some of the suggestions are valuable. Contrast to my pseudobuddhaguru friends who think that the mind is 100% ego-driven and that, if they could only silence this alien voice in their head, their "true self" will take over and they will achieve enlightenment.