The Ego | by Madisyn Taylor In most spiritual circles, the ego gets a pretty bad rap. The reason for this is that the ego, to some extent, is the principle in our psyches that separates us from one another, while spirit is the principle that shows us that no such separation exists. Sometimes the ego is depicted as an almost demonic figure that keeps us from realizing our true nature. But at its most basic, the ego is simply a tool that helps us organize the various aspects of our personality so that we can function in the world. In this sense, the ego is simply a way for us to understand and attend to ourselves at the same time as we understand and attend to the world around us. The ego is a tool that we use to navigate the world. Perhaps the problem is that the ego sometimes gets out of control. This happens when the higher self loses control of the psyche. The psyche then falls under the leadership of the ego, an entity that was never meant to lead. The ego is meant to be definitively in the service of the higher self. When this relationship is functioning, the ego is a useful intermediary representing the whole self but not thinking that it is the whole self. Then, it is almost as if the ego is the self playfully pretending to be the separate entity called "I." Like an actor, the ego plays the roles that the world asks us to play in order to be part of the program. In this way, the ego can be a tool enabling us to be in the world but not of it. As long as we are in touch with our higher selves, our egos are not a threat. They are simply useful tools in the service of spirit. We keep our egos in check when we continually nurture our awareness of who we really are. Then our egos are free to serve without trying ineffectually to rule. It is healthy to have ego, but like all things in life, ego functions best when it is in balance and harmony with your whole self. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ana Caban If you're ready to accelerate your total fitness while strengthening and stretching your body, then this 21-day body-slimming transformation is for you! Get ready to increase your flexibility and acquire those long-lean muscles with this amazing program. Taught by award-winning Pilates DVD star, Ana Cabán, this fun and powerful program contains all the tools you need for weight loss, muscle strengthening and toning based on the 6 Pilates Principles of Joseph H. Pilates. Ana shares the tools and secrets she's used over the past 20 years to inspire millions of people around the world to live happier, healthier lives. This program is filled with brand new Pilates workouts derived from classical Pilates, demonstrating cutting edge methods to help you sculpt a sleek, sexy and strong physique! You'll also receive inspirational quotes, healthy recipes, and a workout log to give you the techniques necessary to achieve your very own Pilates body and fabulous life... La Buena Life! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Release Yourself from Family Karma 2. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 3. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 4. Fit and Fierce Over 40 5. Find True Love in 27 Days 6. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 7. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 8. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 9. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 10. The Best Year of Your Life
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