Welcome to this Getting Beyond Your Ego meditation.
Start to get comfortable,
Whatever feels right for you,
Right now in this moment.
Why would we want to get beyond our ego?
One of the simplest reasons is that the ego is there to keep us safe.
And that's not a bad thing.
But it will never be fully content as the material world which it is based on always changes.
So if we are fully identified with and fully attached to our ego,
Which is our sense of self,
We will struggle to find a true sense of peace as we navigate this life which naturally comes with ups and downs,
Successes and so-called failures.
The act of thinking is what in some way constructs this sense of self.
And like me you may find that when you're in meditation these thoughts come in to reconstruct the sense of self.
Even when we found a peace of true awareness,
Even when we reach a state of tranquility,
The thoughts come in to say something to stop us from letting go.
But this truly is us.
But can we let go?
Can we transcend?
When we reach a state of simply being awareness beyond our ego,
That is where nothing can shake us.
There is nothing wrong with having a sense of self.
We can celebrate that.
We can celebrate our different sense of selves.
But it is good not to get lost in it and to be able to come to your true awareness.
There is a really nice technique that I discovered recently.
But when you struggle to let go of the sense of self,
It can be good to simply just expand.
So bringing awareness to what you feel is this sense of self.
The way you think,
The way you relate to your body,
Your identity,
And when you're aware of this,
Just letting it expand in all directions around you.
Let it expand above you.
Let it expand to the left side of you.
Let the sense of self expand to the right side of you.
Below you.
Behind you.
And in front of you.
Until you are expanding yourself in all directions.
The way you relate to your body,
The way you think,
Just bringing awareness to that and expanding that in all directions.
Expanding further and further.
There is no ceiling,
There is no limit how far you can expand.
You can freely unfold.
You may notice that as you expand in all directions,
It feels much less tense than before.
It feels more like true awareness,
As this sense of self has somewhat diluted in all directions and has formed a powerful awareness.
An awareness that is closer to nothing than something still feels very authentic and feels like you at the core.
Keep expanding.
There is truly no limit.
You can unfold freely.
Any thoughts that come,
Any sensations,
Just expand them.
All directions.
You are getting beyond your limited sense of self and you are transforming and tapping into your unlimited awareness.
There's a lightness and power that is found in this state.
Knowing that everything will be okay.
Knowing that you are connected with everyone and everything.
Just keep expanding whatever thoughts come,
Whatever sensations come in your body.
Keep expanding this sense of self.
As you become less of who you thought you were and more of who you truly are.
Resting in the peace that you know this state is always accessible for you regardless of where you are,
Regardless of what you're doing,
Always here for you.
You don't need to fight and battle with the ego.
Realist full,
Pure awareness.
Expanding in unlimited ways.
And this may be new for you and this may feel strange even.
But within that,
Can you find anything that is familiar to the core of your being,
Even if just a little sparkle?
And who knows,
Maybe you will find more than a sparkle.
Maybe you will find flames letting the fire within you burn brightly and bringing peace and love to everyone that you meet and to everything that you do.
Basking in this feeling of true awareness.
Letting go.
Just letting go.
Everything will be okay.
Everything is perfect as it is.
You are love and you are deeply loved.
As we are all connected.
As we all tap into this awareness.
When you are ready,
Bring attention back to your body as you are resting wherever you are.
And when you are ready,
Open your eyes.
Have a beautiful day.
Much love.
