The ego what is it? How to transcend?

[greybeard]

Some one wrote on the thread some time back that the ego is necessary to learn.
No.
Its a question of point of view.

When something or some one seems critical, I dont see it that way any longer, they are no longer the enemy. That was my ego.
I now see it as positive feed back.

Life is helping me to see alternative ways of being, neither right nor wrong just alternative.

My view point just reflects where my understanding is at this time, it is not what I truly am just part my releasing old points of view till I realize fully that I dont need any point of view.

Love Chris

[greybeard]

I let my ego out to play today on various threads, The spiritual ego naturally.
Anyway I appreciate Avalon Forum and all who make me think here.
Goodnight
Least I forget.
Another sober day, thank God.
Chris

[14 Chakras]

Originally Posted by greybeard

I let my ego out to play today on various threads, The spiritual ego naturally.
Anyway I appreciate Avalon Forum and all who make me think here.

Couldn't agree with you more Chris. That's to me what surrendering the ego is all about. Being. Meaning, giving ourselves the opportunity to come up higher.

The ego must be observed to be transmuted and surrendered. How to observe? Put ourselves in situations that are likely to trigger our ego! What is it that makes us uncomfortable, irritated, angry, self righteous, defensive?

Whatever it is, do it ! That way we will be forced to confront the illusions, the darkness, the human beliefs that are holding us back from Being Peace always and Being the divine within always.

We must become conscious of what we are currently unconscious of to move higher.

So seeing our ego pop out, or mistakes we've made (which I own up to in this very thread some of my own illusions have popped to the surface in the manner in which I've made a couple of posts), is BEAUTIFUL.

Making mistakes is BEAUTIFUL ~ When we see the mistake we've made.

That's what the entire path is all about ~ being conscious of what we are currently unconscious of.

Forums like this provide a magnificent opportunity to make mistakes! When we do, we ideally see it, and bring consciousness to unconsciousness so next time, we are more likely to grow and "Be MORE" as I like to say ~ the eternal path of transcendence and growth of our unique perspective in Oneness with All that IS.

[truthseekerdan]

You have to learn how to turn the tables on the ego.
The only way to forgive what is within, is to forgive what seems to be without.

[greybeard]

Morning Dan and 14
Agree with both of you.
How can you change transmute forgive what you are unaware of.
The joy of owning a mistake and promptly admitting it is life supporting.
Denial is darkness.
I can see the times I project my own errors on to others.
Byron Katie wrote a book on it

http://www.thework.com/index.asp

That which you shine the light of consciousness on dissolves.
its hard going at first when you commit to God, all that is not life supporting
(of God) that is within you comes up to be removed.

Words come out and then the thought. Oh did I really say that? What was I thinking off.
Apologies are made people move closer together.

I rather be happy than right is good,

With Love
Chris

[greybeard]

Observing what goes on in this forum at the moment shows to my mind the necessity
to understand the ego's workings.
Its only when there is awareness of this that choices can be made.

Better still just go on business as usual.
Let go let God.
Seems too simple but is it?
Whatever works.
Whats important?
Peace of mind is.
Until the ego is at least tamed there is no peace of mind.

If you are new to this thread I suggest that you at least look at some of the earlier postings, then contribute.

With love and respect
Ch

[greybeard]

Inspiration from Dr. Hawkins

Enjoy this spiritual wisdom from Dr. Hawkins:

“Q: Where does one begin the search for spiritual truth, self-realization, called enlightenment?

A: It is simple. Begin with who and what you are. All truth is found within. Use verified teachings as a guide.” (Eye of the I, p. 175)

“The goal of society in general is to succeed in the world, whereas the goal of enlightenment is to transcend beyond it.” (Eye, p. 70)

”What the ego cannot lift with all its might is like a feather to the Grace of God.” (Transcending the Levels of Consciousness, p. 56)

[greybeard]

The only thing that can feel "Im hurt" is the ego
The only thing that can feel outrage--indignation--
How could they do that to me?
You promised you shouldn't have,
You should have is----
Is guess what?
To be revealed after the commercial.

Bye for NOW
Going to have a cup of tea.
Chris

[greybeard]

Good morning.
Well I awoke alive so its another good day begining.
Its a good day because I decided to have one.
Every night before I go to sleep I have a look at the days events and see what I can be grateful for.
Isent it strange that the more grateful I become the more I have to be grateful for.
My cup runeth over.
Im up before my ego surfaces, if im lucky it wont catch up with me.

So far so good.
Relax be happy.

With love
Chris

[greybeard]

Friends

I have joined Avalon2 for I feel that transcending the ego is an important subject.
I believe it is possible for a thread to be transfered there.
Many have contributed to this thread and thousands have read it
The postings already made are too beneficial to be lost, our very future may depend on enough people evolving spiritually to make a difference.

True spiritual evolution comes through letting go of the old material things and welcoming that which is of real lasting value into our lives,

Jesus taught that earthly transient things were of no lasting value, your spiritual vibration is not only of value to you personally but of great help in raising up others as you transcend the ego.

If we are to believe prominent spiritual teachers, then we are heading for some rapid change, evolution of consciousness and scientific evidence seems to confirm that at least there are profound energy changes gong on in our universe.
I believe that is very important that we, as best we individually can, prepare spiritually for these possible changes by at least taming the ego.

Why????
Because the possible birth pains associated with this metamorphosis could create a lot of fear in those unprepared.
Fear is inherent in the structure of the ego.
The more faith and trust we have in a loving Creator the less we will be negatively affected by any change.

When we are calm we have a very beneficial effect on others.
When faith is strong the higher mind clicks in and sound rational decisions come easily and in some cases instantly.

Syncronicity ocurs, you just find yourself in the right place at the right time.

A story.
I was in the shopping mall yesterday and got in the lift to go up one level, the doors closed, a moment later the doors opened I got out, that was quick I thought.
No it was the same floor, I decided I would just walk to the elevator as I did I bumped into friend I hadn't seen in fifteen years. We had a very enjoyable meeting and some tings of importance to both of us were shared. .
Obviously it was meant to happen.

This may be nearing the end of posting here so any contributions will be much appreciated.
Thanks to all who have contributed already.

With Love
Chris

[bushycat]

I am so glad you will carry on with this, Chris. There are many great reminders, and it is such a rich thread. Nothing is more important than our spiritual evolution.

Love,
Bushycat

[truthseekerdan]

Spiritual growth is always happening whether or not we are aware of it.

As I become more and more aware of myself as eternal consciousness,
I become more peaceful and at ease with all that happens in my life.

Physical reality reflects this peace back to me.

Thank you Chris for sharing your stories with us.

[THE eXchanger]

Thank you Chris, for all you do

[greybeard]

Originally Posted by THE eXchanger

Thank you Chris, for all you do

Thanks Susan.
"Yir not half bad ur self"
Thats Scottish for your great.
We seem to be a race that is very good at knocking the ego out of others and understatement.

Typical statements

He is no better than he should be.
I will turn your gas down to a peep.
Does your Mother know you are out?
I will wipe that smile off your face.
He's getting above himself.


Anyway Susan my friend.
Lang may yir lum reek.

Several translations.
Long may there be smoke in your chimney and fire in your hearth.
May you have a long life filled with warmth and energy.

With Love
Chris

[greybeard]

Everyone has bench marks in their life.
Some of the other threads here trigger memory of my Aha moments.

The Power of Now was massive for me as said already in earlier posts.
Eckhart Tolles's concepts of "Pain body" and "Now" really got to me.

My ego didn't like it one bit.

Next was Power vs Force, one statement that really hit me in the book is.

" Human beings are incapable of telling truth from false hood"

That is a real shocker.
Could it be true?
My ego struggled and shouted all the way through the book.
(if the ego is struggling you are getting it.)

Me so rationale etc how could I possibly be wrong in my assumptions.

Well the book goes on in great detail which I wont even attempt to go into.

However look at it this way if you will.

Every war has been fought on false premises.

The people of Germany for example were fed lie after lie.
Who could blame them, they fell for it, and for the Fatherland ordinary people went out and killed and were killed.

Gobels said "If you tell a lie often enough people will believe it."
Thats what happened. Millions died to serve the desires of a few megalomaniacs led by Hitler.

That is why transcending the ego is so important.
Keep the ego going and we will have more of the same, its inevitable.

With respect for all points of view.

With love
Chris

[greybeard]

In spite of my best intentions I posted rather more today than usual.

If you my friend Michael of the 14 read this.
You will understand when I say.
God made me do it.

Love and good night
Off for a sleep I deserve it.
Chris

[greybeard]

Originally Posted by bushycat

I am so glad you will carry on with this, Chris. There are many great reminders, and it is such a rich thread. Nothing is more important than our spiritual evolution.

Love,
Bushycat

Yes my friend that is it.
The whole and only reason that we come here is to get the answer to the question
/

Who am I?

Chris going bump in the night.

Lets have a good laugh.

Ch

[truthseekerdan]

Chris, you already up my friend.

Rise and shine...

[greybeard]

Originally Posted by truthseekerdan

Chris, you already up my friend.

Rise and shine...

So are you Dan in every sense.
Me im having coffee it helps me sleep, he says, then back to sleep I go.

Have a nice day.
Love Ch

[truthseekerdan]

Originally Posted by greybeard

So are you Dan in every sense.
Me im having coffee it helps me sleep, he says, then back to sleep I go.

Have a nice day.
Love Ch

I'm going to bed soon, BTW just made my first post on PA2.
Talk with you later, had an emotional day, you know...

Have a great day yourself,

[greybeard]

Originally Posted by truthseekerdan

I'm going to bed soon, BTW just made my first post on PA2.

Have a great day,

Seems we are the only two up in the world
Peaceful isent it.

Used to love when I played in a band coming home to Inverness three in the morning, so still so quiet. I owned the world at that moment.

Off back to bed.
Ch

[truthseekerdan]

How do you like PA2 so far, looks kind of unfamiliar to me.

Yeah, I think you should relax some more. Take care my friend.

[greybeard]

Originally Posted by truthseekerdan

How do you like PA2 so far, looks kind of unfamiliar to me.

Yeah, I think you should relax some more. Take care my friend.

Its early days yet Dan, not many there.
Here there are so many posting that there is always something going on that inspires comment. Not easy to get inspired over there yet as it all tip toe agreeable.
No doubt that will change soon enough.
Bye for now.

Ch

[greybeard]

what a day its been
Ego here ego there I let it out to play again.
If I dident laugh I would cry.
So many people hurting inside.
It will pass, all down to the energy of the moment I feel.
This too will pass.

Chris

[greybeard]

I can see why quite a few people lurk.
I may well go back to it.
There is not really much more that can be said about the ego, love it surrender it up to the tender mercies of God and leave the rest to Him.
Love
Ch