The process of taming our ego is a persistent turning of our theoretical knowledge into a vivid and relevant expression. . . .
After the initial breakthrough, the spiritual practice has to do with dismantling our habitual patterns and conditioning. That is tougher than any of us can imagine. . . .
It's day by day meticulous work. We need to get used to and friendly with the spiritual plateau. It seems like there is no progress on this plateau.
— John Daido Loori, Riding the Ox Home