EGO

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Ego is the problem according to many of the Eastern belief systems. The big

issue. We must wipe out the ego, we must get rid of the ego. We must do this and

that in order to advance, to the ego, or we will have problems. Self denial,

self flagellation, exercises to rid us of the taint of ego. Yes I'm simplifying.

I could go on and on.

 

Not everyone takes such a view toward the ego. I do not. The ego is a part of

who I am as a person. I see him as a younger version of myself, a perpetual

child , my inner child and I let him have his say. Sometimes. As I would any

child.

 

The Huna religion (Polynesian) observes the ego as the first self, the

uniheepeelee. The first self is given certain responsibilities and is allowed to

complete them without hindrance from the Uhane, the second self, who is trying

to become an Aumakua, or the high self.

 

The ego is spoken too gently as one would a child and rewarded and loved. In

this way, we can advance with a loving and considerate approach to ourselves

without the idea of something inside us needing to be excised or controlled to

the point of obliteration.

 

Ego will learn and will follow instructions. I would suggest treating him or

her with kindness and love allowing her to grow into the middle self they wish

to become. As with kids you don't let them run rampant and you put definite

limitations on their activities but you love them and they love you for it.

Control, from the view of a parent is a very nurturing and helpful, effective

way to teach the ego, our inner child. - blessings to you - chrism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Akkama,

As you continue the practice of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, many

changes occur. It is wise that you are taking the time to just sit and watch

what is coming up. As you strengthen the nervous system, body and breath you

DO become powerful. Having a powerful and well developed navel center may

appear as ego to some. Your words become powerful, you become aware that your

powerful words are affecting others, and then you notice the powerful words are not

"yours", you just sit and watch. Let the changes percolate in you and then

you will notice that you are that selfless love Yogiji is talking about. Don't

analyze the grace out of every experience but do watch it. Keep peeling away

the layers. Remember that the mind has many layers. The ego is only one layer.

Don't look at ego as the enemy, befriend it, we need it! We just don't need it

to run our life! If we keep trying to witness the death of our ego, that is

ego! Be careful about viewing a part of you as not desirable. It sounds as if

everything is working perfectly for you, how wonderful that you can observe the

negativity turn back to energy. Along this path many amazing things happen as

you are polished and made to shine! Keep up!

Shine bright!

Gururavi

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Dearest Akkama:

 

 

 

When we learn to conquer negative emotions and we start feeling good about

our self we actually build self esteem. That is positive. If you feel you

have too much ego, you must be getting a sense that something is out of

balance. Without knowing what it is you are experiencing I can only draw

from my own experience that by paying attention to the pain and hurt and

judgments I carry around (including judgments such as: "I am so good now I

can dispel negative thoughts and emotions!") It brings me back to my senses

and I feel rather humble. Humility (not forced) comes naturally from

recognizing our projections and owning them and then asking to see the

truth. The loving truth is the antidote to EGO.

 

 

 

I hope this helps!

 

Blessings, Awtar S.

 

Rochester, NY

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observe how animals in nature seem to have no ego. they may have access to a

form of genetic memory known to us as instinct. is it possible for us humans to

access this memory of ourselves? of course the ego sees this possibility as

terrifying. and what might non-egoic thought accomplish?

-steve f