--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Always make a note of what you are doing…" description: "\"Always make a note of what you are doing and where it leads. By and by, you will become aware of that which is ego and that which is nature; which is r..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03b/rajneesh-54_alertness_always-make-a-note-of-what-you-are-doing_1361921.jpg" --- # Always make a note of what you are doing and where it… ![“Always make a note of what you are doing and where it leads. By and by, you will become aware of that which is ego and that which is nature; which is real and which is false. It will take time and alertness, observation. And don't deceive yourself - because only ego leads to misery, nothing else…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03b/rajneesh-54_alertness_always-make-a-note-of-what-you-are-doing_1361921.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03b/rajneesh-54_alertness_always-make-a-note-of-what-you-are-doing_1361921.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03b/rajneesh-54_alertness_always-make-a-note-of-what-you-are-doing_1361921.jpg) > “Always make a note of what you are doing and where it leads. By and by, you will become aware of that which is ego and that which is nature; which is real and which is false. It will take time and alertness, observation. And don't deceive yourself - because only ego leads to misery, nothing else. Don't throw the responsibility on the other; the other is irrelevant. Your ego leads to misery, nobody else leads you into misery. Ego is the gate of hell, and the natural, the authentic, the real that comes from your center, is the door to heaven. You will have to find it and work it out.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self‑observation reveals the difference between ego‑driven falsehoods and authentic nature, guiding toward inner freedom. **In simple terms:** Watch yourself to see ego and true self. Key Takeaway Observe and act on true nature. Themes self‑awareness ego authenticity spiritual growth Mood introspective calm Type philosophical spiritual advice When to use this quote - meditation practice - daily journaling - therapy sessions - decision making - conflict resolution Key Concepts mindfulness self‑inquiry dualism Questions to Reflect On - What habits hide your ego? - How can you nurture your authentic self? 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