Who am I outside of my ego? Does ego death mean complete altruism? Enlightenment? I like to think that sometimes getting outside of your ego is good, it may help with not taking things personally, and also with stress and anxiety. Desires being the root of all suffering, I do think our egos play a big part in the things we desire. I’ve been unhappy a lot in my life because I centered the things I desired and yearned for (my lackings) instead of appreciating the things I have. I know that this is simple psychology 101, not a Pulitzer Prize revelation of thought, but it is something worth reiterating, again and again, and again. Conditioned to always be seeking, on the go, I want to add gratitude into that mix and take out a little bit of ego, just a smidge. I see value in both ego and heart, there needs to be a balance. Ego can help with ambition, pride, and work ethic, but your heart can help with mental health, decision making, and relationships. They are all tools towards enlightenment indeed. One example of this is I am thinking of going away for a while to do some charity work, maybe down the line. I think that is perfect for the understanding of enlightenment through both the ego and the heart. My heart brings me to the place of care and giving back, but my ego takes it up. a notch, I am not giving back as an act of service but rather as an initiative of change by taking a leap and doing an extreme of committing to that change. My ego and my heart working together can bring me closer to my higher self, a higher calling. These are just food for thought, plans yet unwritten.
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