Ego Trips

The ego gives us a rigid sense of self and wants others to perceive us a certain way. The ego struggles to appreciate differences in opinions and views. One common cause of inner conflict is when someone close to us is making choices that we would not make ourselves. Our initial impulse is to want them to think and act like us. Yung Pueblo 

This definition of ego by Yung Pueblo resonated with me deeply - Confessions on the Journey - this is how my ego shows up especially in intimate relationships! Seeing this here is a game changer for me to:

1. Let go of rigidity.

2. Let of of the perception that people MUST be a certain way.

3. Appreciate differences and be curious about them.

4. Let others make their choices and I make mine.

5. Stop looking to convince others that there is only the one way I chose to be, act, do, think.

I recognize that this change will take not just a shift in mindset, but also a consistent recognition of the how I show up with intention and flexibility. A practice, a process.

How does your ego show up in your life?

Peace and Blessings