From guidedmindclearance.com
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Rudid96:
“Is the Ego all ‘bad’? Is it the repository of false thoughts, feelings, & actions? Or, does it hold some value? I was wondering if all those thoughts were a form of energy gone awry? In the grand scheme of life, even coach roaches hold some value.”
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My two cents: The Ego is created to separate us or identify us from others. I am Marty, you are Rudid96, my rewards and punishments can be properly distributed from society.
One more time Rudid96, my meditation practice, or my ability to focus intently on my breath, allows me to take a step back and observe my Ego.
We are not obligated to ever listen to our Ego.
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Let the Ego identity us, then let loose of those voids, the need for constant approval, the curse of worrying, doubting, and separating.
Stay present, observe what the senses bring to you, refrain from judgment.
In this space, the ego has faded from consciousness, reality is available for us.
Dissociation, thinking about things in the past or future is the highway for the “Ego” to gain control of us.
The “Ego” is a positive creation for normal kids and a damaged one for abused kids.
Our childhood abuse helped create an unworthy Ego filled with shame, failure, and unworthiness.
The next issue to maneuver stems from the Ego never feeling equal to another equal.
That can lead to drama, turmoil, and harsh emotions without proper perspective.
We can change the Ego, alter some of the abusive thoughts into more positive feelings.
Our goal is to keep the Ego’s desires in perspective.
In common man terms, the Ego is the cognitive invention, he/she compares everything and everyone it encounters, then adds strong emotions to gain power.
The true self is the heartfelt intuition that arrives from deep inside.
Our intuition is the opposite of thought, it is our true compass.
The Ego is clueless for direction and impact on our life.
The Ego’s behavior is harmful at times, we need to know when he/she goes astray.
Long-time meditating monks navigate life with so much less ego than us.
Does that explain why they enjoy such a euphoric existence?
YES!
I think wonderment happens when we are not involved in thought.
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Thought is not the greatest power of our mind, in fact it is a small part of our capability.
You can not find the Ego without connection to thought.
We should try to think as little as possible. Limit dissociation and suffering, direct thought, never wander into memory.
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