“a tale told by an idiot full of sound and fury, signifying nothing” W. Shakespear

“The egoic earth drama. A game that looks so important yet is ultimately devoid of true purpose”. E. Tolle

Webster’s 4 definitions of the Ego:

1)      the self; the individual as aware of himself
2)      egotism: conceit
3)      Philosophical: conceived as a spiritual substance on which experience is superimposed, the series of acts and mental states introspectively recognized
4)      Psychoanalysis: that part of the psyche which experiences the external world through the senses, organizes the thought processes rationally, and governs action. It mediates between the instinctual impulses of the id, the demands of the environment, and the standards of the superego

Buddhist definition: The image we like to hold of ourselves or who we think ourselves to be

What does the ego want and how to feed it? 

The ego defines who we are by identifying itself to form. That is our identity is based on what we do, how we behave, on our appearance, how much money we earn, how smart we are, how many degrees we possess, the titles we hold, what we buy, where we eat….

So the ego always wants more and never rests. By giving your ego more by constantly wanting more you are feeding your ego. The ego is not happy with what is, is not content in the present moment.

Resistance feeds the ego. When we are unable to accept a new situation we harden the shell of the ego.

How to go beyond the ego?

Become the witness of your ego by observing it and understanding that you are NOT your ego. Notice the ego as if you are outside the ego and are watching it. Please refer to Alchymia Centre’s 3 step process to become the witness of the ego.

By living in the present moment and loving what is you stop feeding your ego at least temporarily.

By accepting a loss you let go of that attachment and the need for more.

When are you not being influenced by your ego?

How does the ego relate to building the new earth? 

Once you transcend your ego and realize you are not your ego you are building a new earth. The ego is not wrong it is just unconscious. By being conscious, please refer to Dr. Hawkins scale of consciousness, you are building a new earth

A new earth is the reflection on the physical level of a new state of consciousness.

Finally, it is impossible to love unconditional love when you are governed by your ego and as John Lennon says “love is all there is”.