Voice of the ego and voice of the soul
I am reading Kundalini Rising, which is a thoughtfully curated collection of essays of peoples experience with awakening. In Barbara Harris Whitfield essay she shares her view on the voice of the ego and the voice of the soul. It is a fascinating and wonderful guide to help us engage with our selves and others with compassion and love. I am always excited when I find a new tool to help me practice happienss. Here it is for you to explore.
Voice of the ego and voice of the soul, by Barbara Harris Whitfield
| Ego traits | Soul traits |
| Flatters | Informs |
| Commands | Suggests |
| Demands | Guides |
| Tests | Nudges |
| Choose for you | Leaves choice to you |
| Imprisons | Empowers |
| Promotes dependence | Promotes independence |
| Intrudes | Respects |
| Pushes | Supports |
| Excludes | Includes |
| Instills fear | Promotes well-being |
| Becomes bored easily; not at peace | Realizes peaces when doing nothing |
| Is status oriented | Is free and open |
| Judges | Accepts individuality |
| Demand obedience | Encourages growth and development |
| Implies having ultimate authority | Recognizes a Higher Power |
| Offers shortcuts | Offers integration |
| Seeks personal gratification | Extends unconditional love |
Enjoy this experiment called life!
- Nancy
Very insightful. Thank you for sharing this.