Like many others, I had been taught that the ego is our lower, limited and unworthy self that keeps us small and undefined.
I had also been taught that the ego was something that needed to be conquered. Just recently, I heard someone speak about the “ugliness of the ego.”
Even though I do not necessarily disagree with the essence or intentions of this teaching, what I have found in my own life, is that when I have felt or believed that there was “something” that “needed” to be conquered within myself, that this type of belief moved me into a vibration of dis-connection with my truest Self.
Basically, it made me feel like there was a part of myself that I should not like.
This belief caused me to focus on what was wrong with me instead of what is right with me. Because we live in an attractive and interactive Universe, I began to notice that when I was focused on what was wrong with me, I also became focused on what was wrong with everyone and everything else.
I Am a Divine Child of God
More than a decade of my life has been centered in spirituality. As I come to know more about myself through various teachings and teachers, and through a greater connection with my Source, I have come to love my ego.
You see, I believe that everything about me is divinely ordained. Even my ego!
Today I will Love All of Me
I do not wish to lose some part of myself.
I desire to bring All of my Self into the light.
For me, my ego is not my enemy. My ego is my friend and one of my greatest teachers.
I am starting to believe that maybe my ego is also my inner child.
I see a lot of similarities between the “two” and we have been taught by many, that loving and nurturing the inner child is important and okay to do.
How is that working for me?
Positively Divine!
When I begin to experience fear and judgment, or animosity in any form, I know that it is my ego or my inner child that is afraid. I embrace these emotions and acknowledge that some part of me is looking for love and encouragement. I also see these moments as another glorious opportunity to bring more light, love and truth into my life.
Instead of resisting and endeavoring to conquer this part of myself, I am now accepting it with the intention of enlightening my ego, just as I would my inner child, to its truest divine nature. After all, whatever we choose to call it, it is a part of me!
I listen to its (my) woes and acknowledge its (my) fears and gently remind it (me) of all that is good, all that is beautiful and all that is holy.
Just Breathe
Sometimes this may take an entire day, however it is day that is well invested.
I love affirming and aligning with my Divine Nature and the Source of all creation.
It is a day well invested gathering up all aspects of my Self and basking them in the light of Love and of the Truth. It is a day that I stand in faith trusting that as I turn to the Light, the Light will be there to greet me. And so it is.
I Love being Me!
Receive a breath. You are Loved!
Janet Groen
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