The purpose of this work is to realise that there is no 'self'. It is only a separated self which can suffer, but that self is only made 'true' by believing all the thoughts which occur in consciousness. It is our job to recognise that the 'thinker' is also a thought, just along with all thoughts. The purpose of the work is to truly be in the presence of Now. It must be experienced directly, not recognised with the mind.