With all of my in-depth life pondering, I’ve been reading a lot about our “Ego” mind.  I won’t go into details – but for me, the “Ego” mind is that voice in my head that tells me:

• You shouldn’t be a victim you are strong
• You shouldn’t let others “walk” over you
• You are a mother, sister, wife, daughter (whichever role I need to be at the moment)
• You’re fat (LOL – oh I despise my ego at these moments)
• Don’t let anyone hurt you (harm you, embarass you, etc.)
• You are RIGHT they are WRONG (in whatever it is I’m arguing at the moment)

It’s not a mean voice per say, not normally – but it talks to me and makes sure I know what to do or not do in any situation.

Ofcourse, I’m not alone.  All of us have that voice.

When I began this journey of “self-discovery” some time back, I really thought it wouldn’t be that great of a leap to get where I “needed” to be to be enlightened.  Funny, it’s even less than I thought.  Just be aware of that “Ego” and what it’s directing at the moment.  Once you are aware of it, in this moment – well, what hold does it have on you?

There is much much much more to this ofcourse.  As I ponder these things I’ll jot them here for your amusement, questions and comments (which I love!).

Meanwhile, I leave you with this – does a small child have the “Ego” mind?

My thought, of course it does.  Maybe just not reinforced until their parents give them direction on how to use it.  Some of it, they get all on their own.  Example:

• You are being impolite (ego goes through and catalogs that for later use)
• You are a big girl now (the little one’s role shifts to a new one)
• Grow up, act your age – (same thing, role changes)
• Set a good example for your younger siblings (view of self grows)

I’m not saying this is Bad, Wrong, or Horrid – I’m just saying, our lives are made up as our “Ego” grows.

I’ve been actively paying attention to mine as of late.  It seems most of what I’ve been angry at or sad, or depressed etc. is because of that voice that tells me things should be a certain way. When I am in the moment and I am aware of my “Ego” – it’s much simpler to get by without getting so emotionally drained at every single thing!

Wouldn’t it be neat if the little ones knew this and had their “Ego” in awareness?

What are your thoughts on the “Ego” mind?

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