Ego, Identity & the Self
Stepping Beyond the Ego: Meeting the Illusion of Identity With Open Eyes
How do you step beyond ego, when every thought seems woven from its thread? Perhaps you’ve felt the push and pull between longing for ego death and the ache of holding on to who you think you are.
Who Am I? Mindful Self-Inquiry Beyond Ego and Comparison
On days when the mind sifts through endless questions—comparing, measuring, doubting—quiet self-inquiry can feel like a gentle return home. Here, we drop beneath thought, reaching for the place where the illusion of separateness begins to soften.
Is Ego Bad in Spirituality? Listening to the Parts We’re Told to Transcend
Is ego bad in spirituality, or is it just misunderstood? I used to believe that dissolving my ego would free me from suffering. But what if the urgent push for ego death overlooks the human stories and wounds our egos carry? This is a reckoning — gentle, honest — with the very parts I once tried so hard to banish.
Awakening Beyond the Ego: Remembering Who You Really Are
What if most of what I called “me” was only a protective shell? Searching for my true essence never felt as blissful as the books promised. This is how I learned to recognize my real self not through escaping my ego, but by listening to what it was protecting all along.
How to Observe the Ego: Turning Gentle Attention Toward the Quiet Self
Have you ever caught yourself lost in a swirl of self-judgment or defensiveness, wondering—how to observe the ego without getting swept away? Many seekers long to see the ego’s patterns clearly, to step beyond them, yet often feel tangled in confusion or self-critique. This reflection will offer human ways to witness the dance of ego, share subtle self-inquiry questions, and invite a gentle awakening beyond old patterns.
False Humility, Spiritual Pride, and the Ego’s Quiet Protections
You might notice it now and then—a small voice that shrinks, or one that subtly puffs. Beneath both, the ego quietly longs to keep you safe.