The vortex of the ego

29/05/2024 32 min

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Episode Synopsis

Summary

In this conversation, Maxime explores the concept of the ego and the negative voice that can make us suffer. He explains that the ego is a false self identity created through self-concepts and experiences. Maxime emphasizes the importance of recognizing when we are fused with our thoughts and emotions and learning to diffuse them. He discusses the process of cleaning the 'dirty glasses' of our perceptions and seeing the world without the veil of our problems. Maxime encourages patience, compassion, and love as essential ingredients for personal transformation and liberation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Reflection on a Trip to Ireland
04:29 Understanding the Complexity of the Ego
07:14 The Desire to Break Free from the Ego
10:21 Practices for Cleaning the Glasses of Perception
13:14 Diffusing Thoughts and Emotions
20:21 The Importance of Patience, Compassion, and Love
23:26 Dying to the Masquerading Self
26:09 Realizing You Are Already Whole and Complete
28:03 Embracing Your Beautiful, Whole, and Loving Self
30:20 The Journey of Evolution and Liberation
32:31 Conclusion and Gratitude