The "Mere I"

Send us Fan Mail There are five increasingly complex and dysfunctional levels of ego development, the development of our personal "I." These are: the Mere "I," the Reified "I," the Self-cherishing "I," the Protective and Defensive "I," and the Social "I." As adults we attempt to function with this complex and afflictive sense of self. Long forgotten is the simple, easeful, and innocent “mere I,” which was once sufficient to navigate worldly life and enjoy it. Instead of upgrading the “mere “I” as needed to respond to a more demanding adult experience, we manufacture a multi-level, complex, seemingly solid and self-sustaining ego structure. Join me in this discussion and practice to better understand the complexities of our personal "I" and the relevance and simplicity of the "mere "I." Support the show Welcome to my Podcasts On my website below you will find many resources and a sign-up link to our Sunday morning Zoom teaching and meditation. Everyone is invited. Your support by subscribing is appreciated ... www.elliottdacher.org Aware, Awake, Alive on Amazon