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Learning To Recognize Your EgoCopyright 2005 Sonia DevineWhat is an ego? Well, in case you didn't know it, we all have one. The ego is the logical rational part of your mind that allows you to separate yourself from other people. You use it each and every day to weigh up situations, people and circumstances in the process of making rational decisions. When I say “I am Sonia Devine”, I am identifying with this part... MY ego. Sometimes the Ego is associated with an inflated sense of pride or arrogance. As an example, when we talk about a person who is behaving arrogantly, people often say this person has a “huge Ego”. But it's a lot more than that. It has a definite purpose. It is responsible for organizing the different elements of the Self to create some wholeness and integration. All of us require this to function effectively as human beings. So how does this fit in with your self esteem? When we focus too much on this part, we begin to become separated from the rest of humanity, and outside forces have more control over us. For example, does the quality of your self image rely on any of the following? * How much money you have * What you do for a living * Who you know * How you look * Where you live * What kind of car you drive If you are defined by what you do for a living, then your self esteem is at the mercy of this factor. So if you lose your job, where does this leave you? Would you still like and respect yourself if you were broke? It is within your nature to be conditioned to go after these superficial achievements, but I'll let you in on a secret; they have absolutely nothing to do with who you are! You're so much more than your physical body. Your soul is perfect just as it is, and it will continue to live on after you exit the Earth. All of us are connected by collective consciousness. When you are able to see past the ego, you learn to cultivate true self-reliance. You accept yourself as the perfect being that you are AT THIS VERY MOMENT– not for who you will be once you have had your hair fixed or gotten in with the right crowd. When you can get past the ego, you experience true self love – and this comes from your higher wisdom. Your knowledge, your compassion, your strength are perfect – and these things are permanent. About the author: Sonia Devine is a qualified professional hypnotherapist and success coach with a caring and committed approach to healing, who lives in Melbourne, Australia. You can find more of her information on ego, self image, love, relationships, phobias and much more on her website http://www.manifest-your-success.com Circulated by Article Emporium Who Controls YOUR Happiness? Who Controls YOUR Happiness? Where does happiness fit on a scale of 1 to 10 in your life? Is that a silly question? Who's in control of your happiness?? Well, if you want to maintain continued happiness in light of difficult moments then start by identi... Learning To Recognize Your Ego Copyright 2005 Sonia Devine What is an ego? Well, in case you didn't know it, we all have one. The ego is the logical rational part of your mind that allows you to separate yourself from other people. You use it each and every day to weigh up situations, people an... Take Control of the Reins of Your Mind The power that you have in your mind is truly phenomenal, but like the rest of us, you may have trouble controlling it at times. Here is an analogy that illustrates this perfectly... Your mind is like a strong, wild horse, powerfu... Three Benefits of Learning How To Concentrate We all know that being able to concentrate on a given task is, in most cases, a necessary part of completing it. 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