What is the Ego? Should it Be Destroyed?
by Mateo Sol
If you’ve ever explored the transcendental field of spirituality, you would have discovered that the ego is often spoken about with contempt.
Many people carry the belief that the ego needs to be destroyed, muzzled or even killed. But do we need to destroy the ego? What is the ego, really? And furthermore, what can you learn about your own ego?
What is the Ego? The ego is basically your identity, or who you think you are.
Your ego is usually constructed of a name, a personality, and a story. Within this personal story is a collection of memories, beliefs, impressions and sensations about who “you are,” where “you came from,” what “you’re good and bad at,” what “you’ve experienced,” and on, and on, and on, ad infinitum.
The Ego and DualityThe ego is a veil between what you think you are and what you actually are. You live under the illusion of the mind, totally unaware that you are directed by a great big load of stories! — Isira Sananda
Your ego was created, and is currently maintained, by the belief that you are “separate” from others and life itself. In other words, your ego believes that you are firmly HERE, and other people are firmly THERE. You have a body, life, and personality that is distinctly different from others. Therefore, according to the ego, you are not like other people. You are different. Or that’s what your thoughts tell you anyway.
If you’ve ever explored the transcendental field of spirituality, you would have discovered that the ego is often spoken about with contempt.
Many people carry the belief that the ego needs to be destroyed, muzzled or even killed. But do we need to destroy the ego? What is the ego, really? And furthermore, what can you learn about your own ego?
What is the Ego? The ego is basically your identity, or who you think you are.
Your ego is usually constructed of a name, a personality, and a story. Within this personal story is a collection of memories, beliefs, impressions and sensations about who “you are,” where “you came from,” what “you’re good and bad at,” what “you’ve experienced,” and on, and on, and on, ad infinitum.
The Ego and DualityThe ego is a veil between what you think you are and what you actually are. You live under the illusion of the mind, totally unaware that you are directed by a great big load of stories! — Isira Sananda
Your ego was created, and is currently maintained, by the belief that you are “separate” from others and life itself. In other words, your ego believes that you are firmly HERE, and other people are firmly THERE. You have a body, life, and personality that is distinctly different from others. Therefore, according to the ego, you are not like other people. You are different. Or that’s what your thoughts tell you anyway.
Simple Homemade Cough Syrup Removes Phlegm From The Lungs
You’ve probably heard a lot about how carrots are good for your eyes, but you’ve probably never heard that they also good against a bad cough. Yes, carrots are a great ingredient that removes phlegm when combined with other ingredients (as shown below).
Marijuana and Spirituality: A Brief History
Dreamcatcher Helen Elizabeth Williams is the owner of DreamcatcherReality.com, where she is a staff writer
Spirituality and marijuana are two subjects that are not often talked about in the same conversation. However, the spiritual use of marijuana has been around for many centuries. Today, we are going discuss the practice of using cannabis for spiritual purposes. If this peaks your interest, please stick around to learn more. You just might be surprised how long marijuana has been used in religion.
The Spiritual Use of Cannabis
The practice of using marijuana for spiritual purposes have been used by many Native American tribes for centuries. It has also been used by other cultures around the world at different periods of time. For example, in ancient China, cannabis was considered a sacred herb. In modern times, marijuana is still used in the Hindu and Rastafarian religions.
Cannabis has had a place in religion for almost as long as humans have been on earth. Spiritual use of the plant has been used in similar ways across the many cultures of the world.
Spirituality and marijuana are two subjects that are not often talked about in the same conversation. However, the spiritual use of marijuana has been around for many centuries. Today, we are going discuss the practice of using cannabis for spiritual purposes. If this peaks your interest, please stick around to learn more. You just might be surprised how long marijuana has been used in religion.
The Spiritual Use of Cannabis
The practice of using marijuana for spiritual purposes have been used by many Native American tribes for centuries. It has also been used by other cultures around the world at different periods of time. For example, in ancient China, cannabis was considered a sacred herb. In modern times, marijuana is still used in the Hindu and Rastafarian religions.
Cannabis has had a place in religion for almost as long as humans have been on earth. Spiritual use of the plant has been used in similar ways across the many cultures of the world.
FDA Investigates Allergic Reactions to Pfizer COVID Vaccine After More Healthcare Workers Hospitalized
The FDA is investigating allergic reactions in "multiple states." The agency acknowledged the reactions may have been caused by PEG, a compound in the Pfizer vaccine that CHD previously told the FDA could put millions of people at risk.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told reporters late Friday the agency is investigating "about five" allergic reactions to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in "multiple states."
The announcement followed Friday's news that an Illinois hospital temporarily shut down its COVID vaccination program after four healthcare workers there experienced allergic reactions -- one of which was severe -- to the vaccine.
Also on Friday, CNN reported that a third healthcare worker in Alaska was hospitalized for six hours for an anaphylactic reaction to the Pfizer vaccine. The report came on the heels of last week's news that two Alaskan healthcare workers had severe allergic reactions -- including one woman who was hospitalized for at least two nights after going into anaphylactic shock.
Thoughts>Beliefs>Reality
By W Mitchell Lumpkin
I have been constantly exposed to the idea that the thoughts that we think deeply enough, and repeatedly enough turn into a belief. Taking this a step further, what we believe deeply enough manifest in our present reality (circumstances, and environment)
These very thoughts are unbelievable or misunderstood by most. Most of us have not taken the time to investigate or understand the things that we belief. Therefore the cause of our circumstances (reality) goes unchecked and unchanged.
Categorizing Beliefs
Let me take a moment to expose you to the idea that no beliefs are true. It has been said by numerous individuals that; “ By nature a belief is only true because YOU believe that belief to be true”.
When we begin to think about or investigate the things that we belief we somehow make the mistake of questioning ourselves as to whether what we believe is true or false. This in itself leads to great confusion.
Beliefs should never be categorized as being true or false. Instead, simply ask yourself if what you believe is an empowering (beneficial) or disempowering (detrimental) belief. The examination of your beliefs is the most powerful step toward changing your present day circumstances and environment.
I have been constantly exposed to the idea that the thoughts that we think deeply enough, and repeatedly enough turn into a belief. Taking this a step further, what we believe deeply enough manifest in our present reality (circumstances, and environment)
These very thoughts are unbelievable or misunderstood by most. Most of us have not taken the time to investigate or understand the things that we belief. Therefore the cause of our circumstances (reality) goes unchecked and unchanged.
Categorizing Beliefs
Let me take a moment to expose you to the idea that no beliefs are true. It has been said by numerous individuals that; “ By nature a belief is only true because YOU believe that belief to be true”.
When we begin to think about or investigate the things that we belief we somehow make the mistake of questioning ourselves as to whether what we believe is true or false. This in itself leads to great confusion.
Beliefs should never be categorized as being true or false. Instead, simply ask yourself if what you believe is an empowering (beneficial) or disempowering (detrimental) belief. The examination of your beliefs is the most powerful step toward changing your present day circumstances and environment.
Why & Why Not....
Fear-Doubt-Indecision
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By: W Mitchell Lumpkin
WHY…do you allow fear doubt and indecision to rob you of your LIFE? I have come to realize that these three words initiated by my personal negative thinking has led to the creation of a lot of my UNWANTED realty, (As A Man Thinketh…So Is He! by James Allen) And, like most of you I could not UNDERSTAND how I got here. The Thought of Fear noun: an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that some one or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat verb: be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening. It seems that FEAR is the foundation upon which we structure failure. While FEAR is a needed for protection of our EGO as well as our physical bodies, it reeks havoc on our “Spiritual Being”. Although the thought of fear is identified as the culprit, it goes deeper. The “DISEMPOWERING BELIEF OF UNWORTHINESS” can be identified as the contractor who pours the concrete that forms this foundation upon which fear is constructed. That’s another story, to be address at another time. Anyway, there are many kinds of fears, but I think that the fear of failure is uppermost for this discussion about quality of Life. Why…do you allow fear to control your life? |
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Education OR Indoctrination?
Written by: W Mitchell Lumpkin
There is a quote I ran across that goes something like this:
“Education up to the point at which you realize your purpose, is simply Indoctrination” “Uncle Yah Yah” by Al Dickens
Todays education system exemplifies exactly that! Let’s take a look.
Let’s begin as usual with an UNDERSTANDING of the two words:
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The information and or articles shared via this website are not necessarily the views or opinions of the editors of this site.
The intent of all articles is to initiate thought about the various subjects related to the world and the inhabitants of this universe.
We simply hope that our readers will be enlightened, informed, and entertained.
Health Wealth & Love To ALL!
"Namaste"
