Throwing a few thoughts out there because I can’t sleep 😅 It dawned on me today that the ego can only exist in relation to something else, it doesn’t stand on its own legs. It also has to be seen, which isn’t bad; we all need to be seen and loved.
But wouldn’t it be cool if your true self or your Higher Self shone through instead? So instead of comparing yourself with others and having that be the reference point for the ego, align your ego with your Higher Self and all of its joy, light and potential.
This shift can be done on both feeling and mental levels. The belief that we can be more or less than the person next door is where the ego starts. It needs comparison to exist, a point of reference.
One of my reiki teachers, William Rand, tells us that we can heal the ego so that it becomes a force for our light & purpose to shine in the world. I think the first step might be to stop comparing ourselves with others. Kabbalah tells us to look to our potential, instead of focusing on the material world and what's already been done and dusted.
A shift in perspective
Let’s try a new approach. When it comes to metrics where it feels like you've fallen short, fill that part of yourself with love and understanding. Don’t beat yourself up about it, and work with the feeling of not living up to an expectation. Where does the metric come from? Is it relevant and necessary?
If it is still relevant, heal yourself and try again. Turn your attention to your Higher Self and move in that direction - what path feels right to you? Read my book to go deeper with self awareness and intuitive healing: Chakra Healing & Magick.
Chapter 4 includes questionnaires that will get you thinking about your sense of self on a deeper level, while the sections on psychic abilities and energy healing will guide you towards your Higher Self.
That part of your soul taps into your full potential; your Higher Self powers your goals more than the ego ever could. We can't do that if we are focused on others, and all of the icky feelings that come from comparing ourselves. Hence the need for healing and reframing.
This is what I'm clearing now. 🍎🍎🍎
Reiki hugs,
Regina