The world is nothing but my perception of it. I see only through myself. I hear only through the filter of my story.
The ego is terrified of the truth. And the truth is that the ego doesn't exist.
It's important to realize that inquiry is about noticing, not about dropping the thought... Inquiry is not about getting rid of thoughts; it's about realizing what's true for you, through awareness and unconditional self-love. Once you see the truth, the thought lets go of you, not the other way around.
You don't get to vote on what is. Have you noticed?