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Unmasking Ego Without Judgment: The Story We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves
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What if the ego isn't something to battle, but simply "the story we tell ourselves about ourselves"? In this thought-provoking exploration, Hilary and Les unpack how our self-narratives shape our entire experience of life—and how we can transform them.
Most of us swing like pendulums between harsh self-criticism and compensatory self-inflation, trapped in judgment patterns that close off possibilities. This judgment becomes the dream-state that lulls us to sleep, running the same 90,000 thoughts day after day. But what if we could wake up?
Drawing from ancient Greek philosophy through modern psychology, Hilary and Les reveal how the concept of ego has evolved while maintaining its essential nature as self-narrative. The Stoics viewed attachment to ego as a barrier to wisdom, with Epictetus noting, "It's not events that disturb us, but our opinions about them"—a perspective that resonates powerfully today.
What we commonly call "ego death" in spiritual circles isn't about destroying identity, but transcending separation—shifting focus from isolated individuality to our connection with the collective. True freedom comes not from eliminating the ego but rewriting it with intention, focusing on our inherent capacities to learn, grow, and create.
The path forward is surprisingly simple: begin by acknowledging your unique qualities and abilities. Challenge those habitual "I can't" thoughts. Even changing just 5% of your daily thought patterns can dramatically transform your experience of life. Remember that confidence isn't arrogance—it's knowing you can handle whatever life brings.
Ready to begin writing a new story? Visit psalmhypnosis.com to book a free one-hour journey meeting with Hilary or Les and discover how hypnosis can help you make your life what you want it to be.
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Chapters
1. Unmasking Ego Without Judgment: The Story We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Coffee with Hilary and Les (00:00:43)
3. Understanding Ego as Self-Narrative (00:01:51)
4. The History Behind Ego Concept (00:07:10)
5. Judgment Creates Barriers to Growth (00:10:51)
6. Waking Up From Our Stories (00:15:54)
7. Writing Your Own Story Exercise (00:21:51)
8. Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (00:29:34)
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