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Resistance Is Not Discernment: Signs You Might Be Avoiding Growth
One of the most misleading detours on the spiritual path is confusing resistance with discernment. The former is fear; the latter is wisdom. But the ego is clever. It will convince you that your refusal is clarity, when really it’s just comfort speaking. During a period of intense spiritual practice, I found myself deeply invested…
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Where Does Our Mission Originate?
Most of the people whom I work with are driven by something greater than themselves. They feel a call deep inside to make a difference in the world. I am like this myself. One thing that I have noticed in myself is that there are two parts to this drive that benefit from being seen…
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Patience With What Is
I have spent a lot of time in life wanting something. Wanting what is next to come faster. Wanting something different than what is there. Wanting something I don’t have. A good part of my mental process was constructed to evaluate what is happening in order to determine whether it should in fact be happening…
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How Your EGO Leads You to Your Essence
When it comes to the “true self”, one fixed point for contemplation is the relationship between your ego your essence. The terms “true self,” “ego,” and “essence” are broad and have many associations attached to them. So, for this week’s newsletter, I’m going to talk about how you can make your ego work for you…
