Wisdom & Philosophy
When the Ego Tries to Protect Us: Recognizing Its Signals and Touching Our True Self
There are moments when the familiar voice in your head grows sharp or judgmental, quietly insisting you’re not enough—or perhaps too much. This is often the ego’s way of trying to shield us from hurt. Understanding ego as a protective mechanism opens gentle pathways back to our deeper essence.
You Are Not Your Thoughts: Gently Entering Non-Dual Awareness
If you’ve ever tried to meditate, you probably know how loud and messy the mind can be. When I first heard “you are not your thoughts,” it sounded lovely but impossible—my worries felt fused to my skin. This is an honest look at what non-dual awareness really is, when you’re still tangled in thinking, and how curiosity—more than force—can begin to soften that knot.
Socrates on Self-Awareness: Listening for the Quiet Thread
Sometimes the questions are softer than the answers. Socrates on self-awareness invites a pause: a listening to what is already speaking beneath the noise.
Desire vs Contentment: Sitting With Longing Without Losing Yourself
Desire vs contentment isn’t a philosophical puzzle for me—it’s a lived, sometimes aching question. There are days I crave more (of anything, everything) and days I wonder if I should just stop wanting so much. This is the raw place where pain, compassion, and liberation quietly meet.
Letting Go of Outcomes: Resting in the Truth That Everything Passes
Even the tightest grip opens. The wish to control, to know the outcome—softens for a moment, then dissolves. You sit in what remains:
Egoic Mind vs Higher Mind: How Mindfulness Shifts Self-Awareness
Most of us spend our days reacting from habits and old beliefs — what some traditions call the 'egoic mind.' In this article, we’ll look at what distinguishes egoic mind from higher mind, how mindfulness practices can build ego-awareness, and what it means to cultivate a healthier and more flexible sense of self.