Some thoughts on 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 though.

 

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. I enjoy this take on it.

 

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