Acharya Prashant explains that human actions are rarely spontaneous or effortless, despite people's claims. He argues that what individuals often call 'spontaneous' is actually a repetitive pattern or a structured habit, much like a man-made canal compared to a natural river. True spontaneity would imply complete freedom and the possibility of doing anything, yet people consistently stick to familiar paths and social norms. He points out that the ego is present even in seemingly unconscious actions, as evidenced by the experience of pleasure and pain. If one were truly beyond the ego, these sensations would not dictate their state of mind.