Michael Singer Podcast E25: The Ego and the Self: Navigating the Inner World
Nov 14, 2024
Explore the fascinating distinction between the ego and true self-awareness. Delve into how the impersonal mind serves as a powerful tool, while the ego perpetuates self-doubt and chaos. Discover why understanding your relationship with your thoughts is crucial for spiritual growth. Learn about the cosmic scale of consciousness and how the ego distorts daily experiences. Master the art of witness consciousness and find inner peace by letting go of mental noise and embracing compassion.
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Mind Versus Ego
- Michael Singer distinguishes between the impersonal mind (creative/intellectual) and the personal mind (ego) that constantly tries to make you "okay."
- The mind is limited by personal experience and cannot solve the heart's deeper lack of wholeness.
Ego As A Program
- Singer defines the ego as a program running inside the mind that builds a self-concept to defend and validate itself.
- That ego program makes everything about "I, me, mine" and uses immense energy defending its made-up identity.
Start Witnessing Conversations
- Begin practicing witness consciousness by observing ego reactions in conversations without getting pulled in.
- Notice post-conversation rumination and use that awareness as the first step toward freedom.
