Sandra, I came across this post by you today, just after my friend and I had a deep conversation about ego and false self/true self, and what that means to us. I am personally on the journey of understanding the difference between the two, and working through gradually to a new freedom as I become more aware, firstly of what is important to me and then of how much I have been programmed to act and react out of ego. As my friend and I chatted I made a comment that I instantly saw as my ego promoting itself and anticipating me being noticed, at a funeral of all things. I really didn’t like what I saw, and it made me realise that I still have far to travel! What Carol has mentioned about being aware not just of the big things and the need to change, but the small everyday things, and how our minds work resonated with me too.
Helen, Thanks for sharing how your insights on ego and soul. It is interesting when we see our programming, especially on the subtle levels. Sometimes, I think our idea of self is just a bundle of conditioning that needs to be slowly unraveled. I'm very moved by your insight while talking to your friend and your willingness to explore in such a deep way. I hope you will stay connected. Hopefully, we can all travel together, at least for a while here. Thanks so much for touching base.
I don't subscribe to much. In fact I rarely take the time to sit down and read anything of substance like this but I find your articles to be very insightful and in tuned with what I'm experiencing in day to day life. I appreciate what you do.
I have always known that, when I get all tied up in something and have feelings of being helpless and hopeless, I can just imagine that "I" step out of my body, even look at it as if it were not "me" and say to whatever or whomever is listening, " Look at how upset Jean is. I wish I could show her how to stop getting upset, taking things personally. I wish she would just step out of herself and relax and just be."
I love when I remember that I really CAN do that because of that inner part that is not really able to be upset or take things personally. That seems to be my soul or the greater self that is not self. All of this is really tough to explain but it is useful to me and I expect you know about doing this too!. I do hope you will share your writings somewhere because there is practical wisdom in what you write . Sending you love, Sandra! <3
Wow, Jean! What a perfect illustration of how you have done this! And how wonderful you have been able to do this for so long. I'm deeply moved. Thank you for the beautiful explanation. So grateful to you. And thanks for your encouragement. I will likely continue to write at least for now. Big hug!
Hello Sandra, I found your article today to be asking all the right questions---I appreciate your honesty and the clarity with which you share (and have shared in all of your articles) meaningful ideas that do, indeed, help and often comfort me. It is a tricky business to try to stay true to creative expression when the channel/medium changes the rules and you begin to question your own intention. I don't have an answer, obviously, but I think just asking the question "Ego or Soul?" can at least shine a light on our thoughts and propensities, which can be terribly helpful in accepting what is happening. Possibly even allowing ourselves to forgive and trust in this true nature (I loved that!). I realized this morning that to forgive myself and release what isn't serving isn't just about the big mistakes of the past, but is something I can do every day, every night so I can remind myself that this is a process, a journey, and I'm just at the beginning. Sorry, this turned into a journal entry...! Thank you...your newsletters always resonate! :)
Carol, No need to apologize, your comment is insightful and beautifully written. I'm glad this piece resonated with you. And how interesting the thought of self-forgiveness interwove itself with releasing what isn't serving and that it's something that can be done every day. Love that! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and your kind and supportive words too.
Sandra, I came across this post by you today, just after my friend and I had a deep conversation about ego and false self/true self, and what that means to us. I am personally on the journey of understanding the difference between the two, and working through gradually to a new freedom as I become more aware, firstly of what is important to me and then of how much I have been programmed to act and react out of ego. As my friend and I chatted I made a comment that I instantly saw as my ego promoting itself and anticipating me being noticed, at a funeral of all things. I really didn’t like what I saw, and it made me realise that I still have far to travel! What Carol has mentioned about being aware not just of the big things and the need to change, but the small everyday things, and how our minds work resonated with me too.
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Helen, Thanks for sharing how your insights on ego and soul. It is interesting when we see our programming, especially on the subtle levels. Sometimes, I think our idea of self is just a bundle of conditioning that needs to be slowly unraveled. I'm very moved by your insight while talking to your friend and your willingness to explore in such a deep way. I hope you will stay connected. Hopefully, we can all travel together, at least for a while here. Thanks so much for touching base.
I don't subscribe to much. In fact I rarely take the time to sit down and read anything of substance like this but I find your articles to be very insightful and in tuned with what I'm experiencing in day to day life. I appreciate what you do.
Matt, Thanks very much for taking the time to tell me this. It means a lot to me. All the best to you.
I have always known that, when I get all tied up in something and have feelings of being helpless and hopeless, I can just imagine that "I" step out of my body, even look at it as if it were not "me" and say to whatever or whomever is listening, " Look at how upset Jean is. I wish I could show her how to stop getting upset, taking things personally. I wish she would just step out of herself and relax and just be."
I love when I remember that I really CAN do that because of that inner part that is not really able to be upset or take things personally. That seems to be my soul or the greater self that is not self. All of this is really tough to explain but it is useful to me and I expect you know about doing this too!. I do hope you will share your writings somewhere because there is practical wisdom in what you write . Sending you love, Sandra! <3
Wow, Jean! What a perfect illustration of how you have done this! And how wonderful you have been able to do this for so long. I'm deeply moved. Thank you for the beautiful explanation. So grateful to you. And thanks for your encouragement. I will likely continue to write at least for now. Big hug!
Hello Sandra, I found your article today to be asking all the right questions---I appreciate your honesty and the clarity with which you share (and have shared in all of your articles) meaningful ideas that do, indeed, help and often comfort me. It is a tricky business to try to stay true to creative expression when the channel/medium changes the rules and you begin to question your own intention. I don't have an answer, obviously, but I think just asking the question "Ego or Soul?" can at least shine a light on our thoughts and propensities, which can be terribly helpful in accepting what is happening. Possibly even allowing ourselves to forgive and trust in this true nature (I loved that!). I realized this morning that to forgive myself and release what isn't serving isn't just about the big mistakes of the past, but is something I can do every day, every night so I can remind myself that this is a process, a journey, and I'm just at the beginning. Sorry, this turned into a journal entry...! Thank you...your newsletters always resonate! :)
Carol, No need to apologize, your comment is insightful and beautifully written. I'm glad this piece resonated with you. And how interesting the thought of self-forgiveness interwove itself with releasing what isn't serving and that it's something that can be done every day. Love that! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and your kind and supportive words too.