Egonomics: the Primordial Pursuit.
Like any faculty, the ego is faulty unless fed. Only then can it transcend itself without betraying us or others.
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“You Intimidate Him” And Other Laughable Bullshit We Tell Ourselves.
He was not intimidated by you or 'too immature' or 'too busy' or 'not ready for commitment' (my absolute favorite), he just did not love you.
From Soul to Ego, With Love. {poetry}
I never knew my soul could be such a charming romantic.
I never knew my ego could be such a tender sweetheart.
A Visit with Vulnerability.
Speaking from my own experience, and more specifically, my experience on this unusual day, I am beginning to recognize that there has been an all-out war going on inside me from an early age. This silent battle was waged by my ego against the deep wisdom embedded in my core, which knows ...
The Struggle of Your Becoming: Why It’s Necessary & What Will Save Your Ass.
It can actually feel like ecstasy if one drops their prejudices and embraces their feelings with curiosity and compassion. I started playing with it and getting truly ecstatic, and if it doesn't feel great, I am now able to still be with it, and feel it. My ego is going mad, but this terror ...
The Price of Proving Them All Wrong.
I had many situations in my life where my ego was way too big, and while angry, I did everything to verbally destroy them, and when I proved them wrong and they admitted it, I felt horrible. That's the funny thing about soothing our egos: it doesn't always feel good.
Forget The Prejudice, It’s All About The Pride.
There is a story behind every apology, but if the story will negate the truth of the apology because it comes across as excuses, then should it really be given?
Assess Your Confrontation, Don’t Fight Back.
It is not advisable to fight back, that never works. What we can do is assess. Make the much needed attitude adjustment (on the self) and walk on. We can’t (and it isn’t our job to) try and persuade the marksman that we are not a target. They are on a mission to hunt our ass down, subdue us, ...
Struggling With My Cloak Of Guilt.
A cloak of guilt hangs down upon my shoulders, heavy and dark; it is a constant reminder. Clouds of sadness and regret hide in every corner, ready to pounce and diminish joy, or push tears to the surface at inappropriate and inopportune times. Must every activity for the remainder of my life be ...
On Manifesting Money And Taming Egos.
If a good man falls into your world, and you operate like you’re unworthy of his time and attention, he’s probably not going to carve out a permanent corner of his heart for you. He’s going to walk away full speed, and he’s going to keep moving until he finds the woman who says, “This is what I ...