The study of Buddhism and other religions, in addition to therapy, helped me to be an attentive observer of myself and the world around me, without judgment. But an attentive observer who draws lessons from everything (yes, everything) that passes around me.
One of the first things that I learned and continue to learn is the manipulation that the ego does with our mind, it makes you think that you are capable of anything, that you are simply free to do whatever you want, even go over people. , putting himself on top of the world and leaving himself there alone. The fall is safe. Marks and consequences too.
- He has deceived me before.
- Just as he could have deceived you.
- And the more external circumstances influence you.
- The more likely you are to fall into the ego traps.
- Do you think he’s the best.
- The smartest.
- The most beautiful.
- The wisest.
- The smartest?and then your ego inflates in such a way that you really believe in him and you see nothing or anyone else.
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Do you go into paranoia and always think that someone wants what you have, that they can hurt you, shoot you, steal your qualities or envy you? And then they all became pursuers or enemies. No one else deserves your trust. And you really don’t need anyone else. You alone is enough. Surely if you have not experienced this situation, you know someone who has experienced or is going through it.
I work with journalism, marketing, gastronomy and events and, unfortunately, every day I see people who couldn’t even walk on the floor. No, I’m fine! I’m the best and everyone envies me. In the past, when I heard things like that, I got angry and had an immediate response, and that wouldn’t be complicated at all (laughs). But today I’m just watching and sometimes I even worry about how this person will handle the consequences in the near future.
This also applies to everyday life. When we don’t want to teach each other something because we have no patience, it’s the work of the ego. When one despises the situation of the other too; when we think that we are superior and wiser than others, it is clearly the work of the ego; the true sage does not despise the other, he does not humiliate, he is not afraid to teach what he is. little knows and learn from each other.
How many stories have we seen of artists who, on the cusp of their careers, were compulsively, became enemies, humiliated people, and then lost everything and complained about loneliness?How many people see us unemployed because they think doing a different job is humiliating?many people prefer not to have friends because they think anyone who comes near wants to take something away from them?
This is all the work of the ego. He really wants you to be confused, to be selfish and naive, to get carried away and to find yourself alone. But be careful: the ego is not you. The ego is not your true Self. And yes, you can get it back and destroy it. I won’t say there’s a secret formula for this and that when you take it tomorrow you’ll wake up free. I can tell you, from the bottom of my heart, that realizing that some actions are not yours is already a big step.
Then open yourself to meditation. It’s a wonderful way to get to know each other, the silence of the mind, controlled breathing make us see far beyond what we can imagine, therapy is also an excellent choice. The root of our current attitudes is often found in childhood and, through divine work, we always have time to discover and correct, study your ancestors. It’s also a great way to see that some attitudes aren’t really yours, but just repetitions of familiar attitudes you do without your conscience.
Everyone has a way of dealing with it. The important thing is to know that yes, it is possible to get rid of the ego, since it is not you. Have a lighter life. Do good with yourself and others. I’m proof that everything can go to the right place if you really want to.
Next! Namaste