Ego On A Chair

"Awareness and ego cannot coexist."

Eckhart Tolle

Like a magic trick, it can be mind boggling when we discover we are not our ego.  The ego is separate from who we are and programmed by years of conditioning.  The ego is like an automated response created over the years not truly reflecting who we are or who we intend to be. Once we become aware, we are able to silence the ego and project our true nature.

As we begin to understand how the ego works and exactly how invasive it can be, we become more aware of how we need to present our true selves to others.  We are willing to risk being authentic as our confidence grows.

As we realize the ego can throw tantrums, make ultimatums, and automatically react by itself, it becomes helpful to consciously dismiss it.  Here is a great tool:  Prior to an important interview, deep conversation or difficult situation, tell the ego to sit over on a chair.  Mentally see this.  This conscious movement assists us in being true to our heart.