Clarification #12: What is the Ego? Introduction to Lessons 331-340

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Ever notice how the mind rushes to defend itself, even when nothing’s attacking? We take a clear look at the ego as a mistaken identity—an image built on separation that flips reality on its head and calls love dangerous, peace suspicious, and safety an act of attack. Instead of fighting the ego (which only feeds it), we unpack a calmer path: stop believing it, thought by thought, and let forgiveness do the quiet work of returning you to what never left—your natural peace.
We move from big ideas to concrete shifts. You’ll hear how the ego drafts pain, aging, and even daily frustrations as “proof” that you’re separate and at risk. Then we offer a simple practice you can try today: sit for three to five minutes, let concerns surface, and repeat “Only truth is here.” Watch for the bodily softening and a subtle lift in attention. During the day, when judgment spikes, name it gently—“This is the ego defending what never existed”—and smile as the charge loosens. In the evening, review moments when you felt attacked or inadequate, and offer them now. One lily of forgiveness can flip the altar of suffering into a sanctuary of life.
Along the way, we explore why love needs no defense, how to act firmly without attack, and how each fear thought can become a catalyst that undoes its own cause. No drama, no spiritual theatrics—just the steady practice of choosing peace over judgment until the Self you are stands obvious and unthreatened. If this resonates, save the episode, share it with a friend who’s been spiraling, and leave a quick review so more people can find their way back to quiet.

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1. What Is the Ego? (00:00:00)

2. The Ego’s Inverted Logic (00:03:05)

3. Fear as Proof of Separation (00:06:30)

4. The Son of God Is Egoless (00:10:20)

5. Idols, Images, and Anxiety (00:13:00)

6. The Altar of Suffering (00:16:40)