The ego what is it? How to transcend?

Indigocat · 01-05-2010, 12:52 AM

What i am going to say has probably been said before as i have not read all that is in this thread , all that really mattered to me was the question . It is a question that has been asked before on other Forums and strange how people can get so confused and angry defending the need for ego as they understand it .
What i know, i know from observing and not from the study of books ,by the study of myself and other humans .

Ego to me is a piece of ones self that has given us status in our own minds , it likes to be patted on the back for what it has learnt . When many people learn the same thing they group together for strength to up hold this ego , but inside of this is a place of stillness , because ego doesn't like to be challenged .
So to me ego holds us back from the learning , as to truly learn the most it is needed to let go of the self .
So for me to say ' i know nothing ' is a freeing place to learn ,as i let go of old patterns and welcome the new , until its purpose has been served . Namaste

RedeZra · 01-05-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Indigocat

It is a question that has been asked before on other Forums and strange how people can get so confused and angry defending the need for ego as they understand it .

lol nice observation

ego is a sense of security

an identification of oneself in a diverse world

it's a basket of wants wishes duties dreams beliefs fears too

greybeard · 01-05-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Indigocat

What i am going to say has probably been said before as i have not read all that is in this thread , all that really mattered to me was the question . It is a question that has been asked before on other Forums and strange how people can get so confused and angry defending the need for ego as they understand it .
What i know, i know from observing and not from the study of books ,by the study of myself and other humans .

Ego to me is a piece of ones self that has given us status in our own minds , it likes to be patted on the back for what it has learnt . When many people learn the same thing they group together for strength to up hold this ego , but inside of this is a place of stillness , because ego doesn't like to be challenged .

So to me ego holds us back from the learning , as to truly learn the most it is needed to let go of the self .
So for me to say ' i know nothing ' is a freeing place to learn ,as i let go of old patterns and welcome the new , until its purpose has been served . Namaste

Welcome Indiocat
What you say is so.
Knowing nothing is a very good place to be.

All thoughts are untrue because even before they register in consciousness they have gone through a very complex filter system in the subconscious so we are not getting even a direct experience to know. Therfore we know nothing in its pristine glory and freshness. Therfore we know nothing.

The ego stands guard at the gates of knowledge and filters out anyhing which doesnot fit with current belief system so its very difficult to "change your mind"
We look for proof that we are right ---very rarely is it proof that we are wrong that comes to our attention and acceptance.

The ego would rather die than admit it is wrong.
So that is why you are fortunate to have discovered you know nothing.
Nothing to defend.
Nothing to be right about.

There is a lot from page one on this thread that is worth a look.

Regards Chris

mudra · 01-05-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Indigocat

So to me ego holds us back from the learning , as to truly learn the most it is needed to let go of the self .
So for me to say ' i know nothing ' is a freeing place to learn ,as i let go of old patterns and welcome the new , until its purpose has been served . Namaste

I enjoyed reading your post Indigocat . It conveyed a gentle flow of peacefullness ..like a soft music played on the strings of the Heart .

Thank you
Love from me
mudra

2rivers · 01-19-2010, 08:50 PM

Indigocat: I cannot figure out how to use this forum. I have wanted to reply to your friend request and I think that I have finally done that. I finally found one of your posts and was able to send this response. As wonderful as these forums can be, they frustrate me because reading the directions hasn't helped me much.
It seems you have been offended by someone's post to you but I can't figure it out. And I honestly don't know why you friended me. I'm glad, but I wonder what drew you to me. I saw one post that you wrote about people's attitude and behavior. It is the reason I am somewhat reluctant. People pick up on a word or a phrase that pushes their own buttons and then try to make it your problem.
I have wondered how anything cohesive can be accomplished when even the people who present themselves here cannot get along. Diversity of life is a double edged sword.
Please don't give up. Just don't give energy to the nastiness. I guess here is as good as any place to practive discernment.
I am completely alone in my life. If nothing else, this is lively entertainment. Best Wishes. I tried to post within your profile area where others have posted, but I just couldn't figure it out.

01-05-2010, 12:52 AM	#1
Indigocat Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Uk Posts: 4	Re: The ego what is it? How to transcend? What i am going to say has probably been said before as i have not read all that is in this thread , all that really mattered to me was the question . It is a question that has been asked before on other Forums and strange how people can get so confused and angry defending the need for ego as they understand it . What i know, i know from observing and not from the study of books ,by the study of myself and other humans . Ego to me is a piece of ones self that has given us status in our own minds , it likes to be patted on the back for what it has learnt . When many people learn the same thing they group together for strength to up hold this ego , but inside of this is a place of stillness , because ego doesn't like to be challenged . So to me ego holds us back from the learning , as to truly learn the most it is needed to let go of the self . So for me to say ' i know nothing ' is a freeing place to learn ,as i let go of old patterns and welcome the new , until its purpose has been served . Namaste

01-19-2010, 08:50 PM	#5
2rivers Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado front range Posts: 3	Re: The ego what is it? How to transcend? Indigocat: I cannot figure out how to use this forum. I have wanted to reply to your friend request and I think that I have finally done that. I finally found one of your posts and was able to send this response. As wonderful as these forums can be, they frustrate me because reading the directions hasn't helped me much. It seems you have been offended by someone's post to you but I can't figure it out. And I honestly don't know why you friended me. I'm glad, but I wonder what drew you to me. I saw one post that you wrote about people's attitude and behavior. It is the reason I am somewhat reluctant. People pick up on a word or a phrase that pushes their own buttons and then try to make it your problem. I have wondered how anything cohesive can be accomplished when even the people who present themselves here cannot get along. Diversity of life is a double edged sword. Please don't give up. Just don't give energy to the nastiness. I guess here is as good as any place to practive discernment. I am completely alone in my life. If nothing else, this is lively entertainment. Best Wishes. I tried to post within your profile area where others have posted, but I just couldn't figure it out.