Michael Singer Podcast E35: Transcending the Ego with Awareness and Compassion
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Dec 19, 2024 Explore the nature of the ego and how it shapes our identity, desires, and fears. Learn about cultivating 'witness consciousness' to observe without attachment, fostering self-compassion. Discover insights from the Bhagavad Gita on duty and moral dilemmas, drawing parallels to the honor of Samurai warriors. Understand dharma's essence and the importance of love over ego. Embrace the transformative power of compassion to engage meaningfully in a diverse world, replacing judgment with empathy and connection.
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Ego's Limitations
- The ego cannot embody loving, open, selfless qualities because it's inherently self-centered.
- Trying to change the ego is futile; the focus should be on letting go.
Accepting the Ego
- Accept that you have an ego with its own desires and fears.
- Be aware of it through "witness consciousness" without judgment.
Ego's Origin
- The ego arises from an inability to handle reality, pushing some experiences away and clinging to others.
- This creates a mental construct defining "I" based on those limited experiences.