As humans we naturally tend to lean into a bias or be polarized. Being right is a conditioned pattern learnt early in childhood. Our Egocentricity makes sure we are right, and all else out there must be wrong. Its a struggle, needing to prove the right versus wrong. Wanting the wrong to change to mimic… Continue reading Bias and polarization
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Limitation or Growth
As spiritual beings having a human experience, we often subscribe more to our human-ness (ego) than our spiritual self. This makes us feel limited and we judge others with the same yardstick. When we are awake and keep reminding ourselves of our spiritual self, and that of others, we see growth, we see forgiveness, we… Continue reading Limitation or Growth
Pain, as assessed by Ego and Spirit
When we experience pain, be it emotional or physical, a few processes naturally occur in us as a result. These processes appear as as an inner voice, or mind as we may choose to call it. For example, if I have a back pain, the mind says “I am feeling pain in my back”. All… Continue reading Pain, as assessed by Ego and Spirit
The Human Ego-Spirit scale
Draw a horizontal line on a piece of paper, or make a circle with an arrow on the bottom to draw a scale or gauge. Then write human ego on the left side and Spirit on the right. Look below- Some of the emotions commonly experienced which choosing Ego or Spirit are listed. Ask yourself,… Continue reading The Human Ego-Spirit scale
Maslow and Hawkins
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs depicted above, is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are: physiological (food and clothing), safety (job security), love and belonging needs (friendship), esteem, and self-actualization. Criticized widely for… Continue reading Maslow and Hawkins