When the macro-realm people have a breakdown, they know who to call. In some cases they may be able to fix it themselves, having learned something from visits to the garage. They have a pretty good idea of what's wrong and a sense of whether their help is competent or not. The supra-realm people are self reliant, independent of help, capable and confident. If they can fix the car, they do so. If they have to wait for help, such as a tow, they aren't fooled by amateurs or hustlers. If someone who doesn't know what they are doing stops to help, our supra-realm mechanic urges them on their way. If the car is beyond repair they walk on, not looking back. This freedom is pleasant. The micro- and macro-realm people tend to linger uncertainly around their maimed vehicles. They are unsure whether to stay or go. This uncertainty is unpleasant.

This breakdown is not personal. It is the result of choices, how we maintained our vehicle, and present circumstances. Everything is impermanent. It is most likely the micro-realm people will take it personally, and so make it personal. In a sense they are right, since their personal choices, or lack of them, did lead to their current dilemma. The macro-realm people will know it's not personal but can't help taking it personally as their vested interest is still tied up in their car. The supra-realm people know it's not personal and don't take it personally. They did what could be done. They are free now from the vehicle. They are no longer subject to it.

When the Buddha awakened he is reported to have said: