Ego, Identity & the Self

Am I my thoughts? My name? My story? These practices and reflections explore the shifting nature of identity — what we hold onto, what we defend, and what’s underneath it all. It’s not about erasing the ego — it’s about seeing through it.
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Identity in Spiritual Awakening: What Falls Away, What Remains

Sometimes spiritual awakening is less a bright discovery than a gentle unraveling. Identity in spiritual awakening might feel like a question with no final answer.

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Transcending the Ego: Meeting the True Self Behind the Mask

What does it mean to transcend the ego, when so much of daily life is shaped by its quiet habits and relentless demands? Many wonder about the difference between self and ego, or if that voice inside is their true nature — or something else entirely.

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Signs of Ego-Driven Behavior: How to Notice and Move Beyond

It’s easy to mistake sheer ambition or self-protection for our true nature. But ego-driven behavior can quietly undermine well-being, even as it drives us to perform. This guide helps you spot the signs, ask the right questions, and reconnect with what’s real.

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Ego and True Self: Listening Beneath the Roles

Ego vs true self—a phrase that hints at struggle, or at a quiet unseen conflict. But what if the difference is not war, but silence? Here, you listen for what moves beneath all the names you carry.

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How to Stop Ego from Controlling You: Unmasking the Illusion of a Separate Self

Have you ever noticed the quiet way ego slips in, whispering stories of defense and pride, shaping your actions and reactions without asking? If you’ve wondered how to stop ego from controlling you and what it means to unravel the mask of identity, you’re not alone.

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When Ego Hides: Recognizing Spiritual Bypassing in Ourselves

Some wounds curl quietly under the surface. Spiritual bypassing and ego can build shelters from pain, but not true refuge. Where is your real self when quiet escapes become habit?

FAQ

What is the ego in meditation?
The constructed self-image — useful, but often mistaken for our true identity.
Does meditation dissolve the ego?
It reveals it. Dissolution may come, but clarity comes first.
Is ego bad?
No — it’s part of functioning. But unchecked, it can distort perception and cause suffering.
What practices help with this?
Open awareness, inquiry, and reflections on impermanence and selflessness.
Is this philosophy or psychology?
Both. Ego is studied in ancient texts and modern neuroscience alike.