EP 362: Our Ego and Our Authentic Self

Our Ego - the image we have of ourselves that we show the world - is mostly based on the patterns and implicit biases we develop in the very early stages of our lives. These patterns and biases, instead of being formed intentionally, are created unconsciously by our parents, teachers, coaches, etc. It becomes the model by which we judge ‘the right way to be.’ But all this influence is not simply unconscious. It is really unconsciously passed down through several generations before us. For this reason, this thing we call our ego is often very detached and dissonant from what is our authentic self. And the more dissonance, the greater levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction issues we are likely to experience. Also, the more dissonance, the less happiness, and satisfaction we will know. Would you like to intentionally align with your authentic self?