The Power of Discernment

The Power of Discernment

What is the Power of Discernment? I used to think that I really understood the power of discernment. I like to look things up now (since my spiritual awakening) because, as it turns out, I usually don’t actually know what things mean. I just like to assume I do. Do you ever wish that you…

unrecognizable woman in endless desert in overcast
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What Happens When the Ego Becomes Overwhelmed?

What happens when the ego becomes overwhelmed is usually not pretty, to put it bluntly. But there are many definitions of the word ego. Let’s make things easy and first clarify what we’ll be referring to in this article when we talk about the ego. Interestingly, the word ego in Latin means “I”. So we…

Small man brandishing fists at giant set of legs in black slacks. Your Ego is Not Your Amigo
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How Do You Know If You Have a Big Ego?

When I was taking classes, I’d often say to myself “I could teach this class better than the teacher.” This is how I know that I have a big ego (at least in that moment). Our thoughts are the main giveaway. If your thoughts are primarily about you, and how important you are, and how…