Some people imagine that they have reached very near perfection. They feel that there is only a hair’s breadth to the attainment of God-realization. They only close their eyes and dream, for in their everyday life you will find them full of selfishness, full of egoism and all the negative qualities.
Just close your eyes and think of how many times a day you have allowed the fullest play for your selfishness. Make a note of this in your diary. You will be astounded at your own spiritual state. Searching analysis will reveal to you the subtle forms that selfishness assumes. Gradually endeavour to eradicate all these.