Ah, the human ego...our nemesis.
It's funny because our ego tries to tell us we are better than or convince us that we are less than...whoever or whatever we want to be, have or do. This I believe, is to distract us from the moment. It needs us to be distracted, because if we don't "feed" it, the ego dies.
It's okay though, if the ego dies. It's actually a good thing. We are free then to look at what is happening right in front of us and focus our intention on our reactions to it. This allows God or Spirit or whatever you want to label it, to step in. Positive energy is no longer blocked by the distractions of the ego and free to provide everything that is needed in that moment.
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What do I need to do to kill my ego? I could use that. Lately I fell like I have ego driven days. Both for work and for play. My personal life seems to have numerous examples of "ego blowing events" and my work life is stressful.
You wrote another comment earlier or later, I don't know, about changing thoughts. If I could step back in my work life and see that I am learning and not perfect or the best, I think I'd make a better manager. And I'd love to know how to ignore the negative self talk that plaques me after I make a dumb mistake or say something I regret. I beat myself up for something that no one else even remembers - but it is stuck in MY memory and brings on negative sentiment.
I talked to you earlier about how my mom and dad dismiss all compliments and that it is a learned behavior. I think the negative self talk and the ideal to be the best is also learned. My immediate family is like that. Trying to be the best makes me feel like I am constantly failing. It is something that is not really achievable and I need all this positive reinforcement from others to feel good about myself when really, I could just be enjoying the process. Interesting information.
Now what??
-SS
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