Unveiling the Complexities of the Ego: How It Shapes Our Spiritual Journey

What Is Ego, Really?

When people think of “ego,” they often picture arrogance or superiority. But in spiritual development, the ego is much more than that, it’s a survival mechanism hardwired into our consciousness. It’s the voice that wants to protect you, keep you safe, and maintain comfort. And while that may sound helpful, it can also block growth.

Why We All Have an Ego

The ego develops as we grow. From childhood to adulthood, it helps us navigate the world. It’s tied to our fight-or-flight response and becomes active when we feel unsafe, uncertain, or
challenged. In many ways, it’s necessary—it prevents us from danger. But it doesn’t understand higher spiritual goals. It only wants safety and comfort.

Is it wrong to have an Ego?

Our goal as human beings is to grow spiritually, gain experiences in life, and strengthen our souls with lessons. If everything is in order, the ego “will be happy.” However, when there is a challenge in life, the ego can advise that will only harm us. The lack of personal, professional, and spiritual progress can be a reality if we only listen to the ego.

This is because the ego will try in every possible way that everything continues the same. Let’s say you have a job with a decent salary, and you complete all the tasks efficiently. One day, you get an offer for a manager position in another company where the pay will be much higher. You realize that this offer is the one you have been waiting for years. Fear invades you. You begin to doubt if you really can accept that job, and you feel uncomfortable and think that the job you have now is OK.

Even globally, we have to learn ego lessons.

Is this possible?

Yes, and it is a reasonably frequent situation. My friends, this is the ego. It can only see that everything is in order and that you do not lack anything; therefore, why change? The ego does not care about your success or development, but only that things are “balanced and easy.”

We find this same problem (but bigger) when we try to follow spiritual development. The ego connects directly to the physical plane, and it is the only thing that it understands. As your ego only focuses on your safety and well-being, anything that can change you, considers a danger, a threat. Our ego does not understand our goal of growing in life; it assumes that we are bursting our security and balance.

How does it affect us?

Fears and self-doubts are the main blockages of our spiritual progress. Our ego will continuously remind us of how well we are now. We do not have to complicate our lives by taking a more difficult path. As you well know, the one who decides to choose the way of progress (whether professional, spiritual, or personal) will have additional challenges. You must understand that if you have difficulty on your path, it means that you can overcome it.

Do not be deceived by the fear of your ego. It is not very difficult to control the ego, but it is essential to have good willpower and self-esteem. With the passage of time and personal development, it will become increasingly easier.

This matter has no secret. It is crucial that you know what you want to do and that you do it. If you must leave your comfort zone, do it. The magic is out of the comfort zone! When you begin to “disobey” your ego and find personal development, it will become easier and more manageable. We cannot eliminate our ego, but we can “lower its volume.” We are not alone in our battle since the Higher Self is our ally against the ego.

As with everything else, you need to reach a balance.

It is essential to listen to the ego if there is an imminent danger. Or maybe if there is something that is going to harm us seriously. However, this should base on our judgment. Although the ego gives many signs of risk that are not correct, we must not forget that it is one of our defense mechanisms in this society, and we don’t want to eliminate it either.

It is essential to be in touch with ourselves. If you do not know yourself, check out this entry about getting to know yourself better. Check this meditation out as well.

And that is all! Next week I will be sharing a few tips and tricks to improve your daily life. It is nothing fancy nor nothing to buy. Only a tiny bit of change of habits will bring significant positive consequences in your life. So, it’s time to say, until next week! I am pretty sure you are going to enjoy the read! See you next Wednesday!

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Love & Light,

Lots of blessings and abundance your way! (Home)

Rev. Fernando Albert