The ego what is it? How to transcend?

[greybeard]

With respect to you Michael C
Because I have no knowledge of the bible at a scholars level some of what you say goes over my head its in a language unknown to me and possibly many others..
The way Eckh art Tolle expresses is within the grasp of many and he is doing a lot to raise consciousness . The ego and that which is behind the ego cant stand the concept of Now because it need time to maintain the illusion of seperation. So much is being done to get away from the fall of consciousness.
The eternal moment is always Now and that is where God is to be found within.
The tried and trusted "methods", of meditation, prayer, surrender to Gods will, self less service are very powerful in transcending the ego, which is the only cause of myserie on this earth, as long as the person dosent identify with the thought that I am the medtator, that there is a me doing!!!
Hawkins does much as well to dispell the notion that there is as thinker of thoughts.
In this world, he also has the ear of various governments and has been instrumental in resolving seriouslong standing conflicts see the link.

http://www.veritaspub.com/index.php?page=about

I hope you feel at "home" here Michael, your contributions are welcome even if I dont understand some of what you share, I feel the essence of it.
Many ways of verbalizing the truth.
I have no doubt your spiritual experiences are true Michael.

I have found that reading various spiritual work acts as a cross check an can thefoore exercise some discernment/discrimination as to what influences me,

With love and respect for all who contribute here.
Chrid