Conversation – 15

The Ego

The ego is simply a way for us to understand and attend to ourselves, at the same time as we understand and attend to the world around us.

In most spiritual circles, the ego gets a pretty bad rap. The reason for this is that the ego, to some extent, is the principle in our psyches that separates us from one another, while spirit is the principle that shows us that no such separation exists. Sometimes the ego is depicted as an almost demonic figure that keeps us from realizing our true nature. But at its most basic, the ego is simply a tool that helps us organize the various aspects of our personality so that we can function in the world. In this sense, the ego is simply a way for us to understand and attend to ourselves at the same time as we understand and attend to the world around us. The ego is a tool that we use to navigate the world.

Perhaps the problem is that the ego sometimes gets out of control. This happens when the higher self loses control of the psyche. The psyche then falls under the leadership of the ego, an entity that was never meant to lead. The ego is meant to be definitively in the service of the higher self. When this relationship is functioning, the ego is a useful intermediary representing the whole self but not thinking that it is the whole self. Then, it is almost as if the ego is the self playfully pretending to be the separate entity called “I.” Like an actor, the ego plays the roles that the world asks us to play in order to be part of the program. In this way, the ego can be a tool enabling us to be in the world but not of it.

As long as we are in touch with our higher selves, our egos are not a threat. They are simply useful tools in the service of spirit. We keep our egos in check when we continually nurture our awareness of who we really are. Then our egos are free to serve without trying ineffectually to rule. It is healthy to have ego, but like all things in life, ego functions best when it is in balance and harmony with your whole self.

@loaf,

Have a great day Loaf. ♥

Good Morning Cherie. ♥

I don’t mind saying at all it was a she and we all know her. ♥ I will leave it at that. I guess when one
lingers on your mind it can do funny things. It was very pleasant. ♥

Nothing wrong being a Beach Bum for a week or two. 🙂

Cherie that flower is beautiful. ♥ Enjoy your day with the kids. What will you all do today?
That’s Cali for you.

CHERIE THANK YOU . LOVE LOAF . ITS HARD TO POST THE TIME RUNS OUT .

OUR LADY IS SO BEAUTIFUL .

SHEBA MOMINLAW HAS A LITTLE GIRL THAT VISITS HER AT HOME AT NIGHT NOW SHE SAYS SHE IS ON HER FLOOR AT THE HOSPITAL . SHE VISITED .STRANGE .SHEBA YOUR DREAM O MY

LOAF …. Cherie hopes your Mom In Law is over the worst of it and is on the mend …. Congrats to your Grandson LOAF!

Hi Sheba, Cherie has been “Poofed” once too many times. Now with all the trouble it takes to post, I make sure before posting …. I copy it first. Enjoyed the Mini Gallery, Never was impressed with Meyer products, & I can’t wait for the Boys & the Baby Goats. Interesting dream Sheba, was the person a male … If you care to divulge, if not it’s Cool. We were Total Beach Bums today! Take care Sheba♥ … HI ALL.

Happy Birthday HSN. ♥

Johnny Mathis
“Misty”

Look at me
I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree
And I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud
I can’t understand
I get misty, just holding your hand

Walk my way
And a thousand violins begin to play
Or it might be the sound of your hello
That music I hear
I get misty the moment you’re near

You can say that you’re leading me on
But it’s just what I want you to do
Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost
That’s why I’m following you

On my own
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I’m too misty and too much in love

Look at me

Peace Out Peeps! Enjoy your evening and shopping and playing in the Arcade.
Shout out to all. 🙂