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When you talk about ego it is not like the other definitions I have heard. Is it not the negative side of us?
Of all the misunderstood sides of our personalities, this is by far the most damaged due to our incorrect perception of it. Everything has its equal and opposite duality, making the Soul and Ego that exact relationship.
Ego is defined as the negative, arrogant side of a person and we throw the word around far too loosely, therefore failing to heal it. Don't think that only the ego needs healing and the Soul merely appears in your highest esteem once you have sorted its opposite energy out. Soul has a separate journey of healing, but can only be attained once the ego is dealt with, or at least given the correct attention.
Your ego has the exact energy of the Soul in its opposite mission as your protector and guide. Just as Soul guides you from a space of love, so does your Ego. Your Ego loves you so much in fact, that it becomes the defender and protector of your heart and your mind.
Imagine sitting at a dinner table with two best friends who both see you in very different lights. Your one friend, Soul, knows how brave you are and doesn't think there is anything in your life that you would not be able to handle and achieve. Your other friend, Ego, however thinks the absolute opposite. That friend is so worried that life is going to hurt you and that your might fail or be disappointed in some way. That is how the conversations in your head begin. With a neutral energy (you) listening to your two best friends... who are both doing the exact same thing, with very different outlooks on your life. It's up to you to decide who to listen to.
The more you bully yourself and blame your ego, the more the energy of needing to protect you from getting hurt kicks in. The less you had to fight yourself, the less your ego would need to protect you against the exact fight you will never, ever win. Stop fighting and start loving and your ego will become quiet and allow your other friend to get a word or two in.
As for the negative side of yourself... nothing is negative. You are pure positive and pure potential. There is only a side that is hidden in the shadows and needs a touch of light to be seen.
[This article was kindly shared with us by Happy Cow's good friend Jodene. You can view the original article
on Jodene's website here. Happy Cow highly recommends having a browse around Jodene's beautiful and shiny website,
where you will find more 'Manifestation Myths', as well as many other uplifting, wise, wonderful and thought-provoking articles written by Jodene and her co-facilitator Greg. Jodene has also just started a brand new blog, where you can read more of her articles and discuss their ideas with Jodene and others.]
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