Outside Yourself

by | Jan 7, 2018 | Ego

When we’re tired, sick or stressed out, we’re less tolerant of others behavior and opinions that aren’t to our liking. These are the times when we might make comments or do something that we later regret. It’s vital to feel our feelings about...

Accidental Incidents

by | Dec 14, 2016 | Ego

It’s surprising how easily we can miscommunicate our intentions. If we’re feeling slightly off or recently had a bad experience, it can bleed into our interactions with others. Our energy level and sensitivity in the moment all contribute to the clarity of...

Defensiveness = Stagnation

by | Sep 5, 2016 | Ego

If you react to the world defensively, concocting stories that demonize others’ and justify your own actions, you’ll miss out on crucial feedback. When someone criticizes you, there’s no need to take it personally. It’s about your behavior, not...

Ego Balancing

by | Apr 29, 2016 | Ego

Playing the comparison game is one of the most common things your ego does to keep you stuck in your false identity. It looks for faults in others in order to keep you feeling superior. While this strategy can provide a temporary boost, it eventually backfires because...

Is Your Ego in Control of You?

by | Feb 26, 2016 | Ego

Can you mostly accept what happens or do your buttons often get pushed? Unconscious triggers are caused by old emotional wounds. If you blame something outside yourself for the way you feel when those wounds get reactivated, you miss an important opportunity to heal....

Loosen the Ego Knot

by | Feb 11, 2016 | Ego

Our egos help us distinguish ourselves, relate to others and make our way in the world. But, it’s important to remember that we’ve created this image and can therefore expand, contract or change it if we choose. Being too caught up in particular stories...