Author: morganosmith

Morgan O. Smith is a certified meditation instructor and spiritual teacher who has dedicated his life to guiding others in their quest for inner peace. He is the founder of "mind@ease" in the Toronto District School Board and has worked as a provincial youth outreach worker. In 2010, he launched Yinnergy Meditation, a project that fosters emotional, mental, and spiritual growth using audio-induced deep meditation techniques. In 2011, Morgan established the Yinnergy Appreciation Awards to honor young individuals who have made a positive impact on their communities. Yinnergy Meditation has been employed in various settings, such as non-profit events, schools, detention centers, healthcare facilities, and by clients worldwide. Morgan's unwavering commitment to his work and community has earned him numerous awards, including the 2023 R.I.S.E Community Initiatives Award. As a philanthropist, Morgan supports various projects by donating his time and resources to non-profit organizations, grassroots community initiatives, and radio and documentary projects. He has collaborated with institutions like the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) and has presented his findings at the Institute for Consciousness Research (ICR) 37th Annual Conference. Morgan's insights have been featured in podcast interviews, including "Guru Viking" with Steve James and "Waking the Wild." Morgan's insights inspired Arian Herbert's thought-provoking book "The God Behind The God" and he is the author of the book "Bodhi in the Brain."

Interplay of Consciousness

The Journey Towards Nondual Suchness

As we embark on the exploration of the human psyche, we encounter myriad forms of consciousness, each serving unique purposes. These different forms are not isolated islands but are deeply interconnected, forming a complex web of cognitive functioning. To understand their nature, we must delve into their characteristics and functions.

**Conscious Mind**: This is our regular state of awareness. It encompasses our present thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, enabling us to interact with the world directly. This realm processes information we are actively focusing on.

**Subconscious Mind**: Operating just below the conscious level, the subconscious mind is the repository of our experiences, memories, and skills. It controls our automatic reactions and plays a pivotal role in shaping our behaviours and habits.

**Unconscious Mind**: This level of consciousness is like an immense iceberg submerged beneath the ocean surface. It houses deep-seated fears, desires, and past traumas that we may not be aware of, influencing our behaviour profoundly.

**Superconscious Mind**: This is a higher state of consciousness, often associated with intuition, creativity, and spiritual insight. It is the realm where we tap into universal wisdom or collective intelligence.

Now, let’s explore the collective counterparts of these levels of consciousness.

**Collective Conscious**: This level of consciousness refers to shared beliefs and ideas within a society or group. It acts as a social force shaping collective behaviour and societal norms.

**Collective Unconscious**: Coined by Carl Jung, this term refers to universal symbols, archetypes, and instincts that form a common psychic heritage for all humanity, influencing our dreams, myths, and behaviours.

**Super-collective Conscious**: This is the collective wisdom and shared higher knowledge of humanity. It’s a consciousness level where collective enlightenment exists, encompassing the highest values and spiritual truths.

**Super-collective Unconscious**: This would represent shared unconscious themes across humanity, including collective traumas or deeply ingrained fears that influence our collective behaviour and world events, often without our collective awareness.

These diverse aspects of consciousness intertwine in a dynamic dance, forming the symphony of our existence. When we experience moments of ‘nondual suchness,’ we step into a state where all these levels of consciousness converge. In these instances, there’s no sense of ‘other,’ no separation between the individual and the universe, no distinction between conscious and unconscious realms. All divisions dissolve in the light of pure awareness.

During this event, it feels like plunging into an ocean of interconnectedness where one can sense the seamless unity of existence. It’s an experience of transcendent clarity, profound peace, and unbounded love, wherein the notion of self and other, subject and object, time and space cease to exist. Everything becomes here and now, one and whole.

In this ultimate state of consciousness, we don’t merely understand or conceptualize unity; we live it, we breathe it, we become it. It’s not a theoretical understanding but a direct, experiential realization.

In conclusion, the different levels of consciousness, with their unique functions, are not separate entities. They are interconnected aspects of our mind continuum, merging into the ultimate experience of nondual suchness. And as we learn to navigate these depths, we open ourselves to new dimensions of self-awareness, interconnectedness, and profound understanding of the universe and our place within it.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Circular Journey of Reincarnation

A Dance of Spirit, Self, and Transcendence

Sculpted by ancient wisdom and breathed into existence by mystic philosophies, the idea of reincarnation challenges our perception of reality, questioning the depth of life, death, and the realms that extend beyond our comprehension. It’s an intriguing path leading to a fascinating panorama of eternal becoming, a ceaseless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that we often term ‘Samsara’. Delving deeper into this concept, a theory emerges, where the omnipresent Spirit, or the Ground of all Being, embarks on a journey to experience life from an individual standpoint.

The Spirit, in its omnipotent and omniscient state, voluntarily decides to fragment its infiniteness into a finite form, breathing life into an individual self. But why does this transition occur? Could it be that the Spirit seeks to experience, understand, and embrace the existential dynamics from the individual lens? To dive into the chaotic beauty of life, to suffer, to joy, to yearn, and to discover? We can only speculate.

The interaction between the Spirit and its earthly existence forms an intricate dance, a dance that eventually leads to the enrichment of the Spirit. Each incarnation, each dance, is an opportunity for the Spirit to learn, grow, and evolve. If Nirvana or Moksha, the state of absolute liberation, isn’t attained in a single lifetime, the Spirit continues its journey through subsequent lifetimes, circling the samsara wheel.

In this theory, one might imagine each cycle of Samsara to be equivalent to a full rotation of 360 degrees. Each degree of rotation represents the lived experiences, the struggles and victories, the heartaches and joys, and the insights and awakenings that shape the individual soul’s evolution. Upon completing this 360-degree cycle, the Spirit transitions to a new plane of existence, a higher level of consciousness, armed with the wisdom and enlightenment accumulated from its previous journey.

This continuum is profound. It’s a cosmic design that instills a sense of awe and wonder, presenting the possibility of existence in planes beyond our material world. It grants our life a transcendent purpose, a grandeur that transcends the limitations of a single life span.

Reincarnation, as visualized in this theory, leads us to reconsider the significance of our lives. It encourages us to perceive every event, every interaction, as an opportunity for the Spirit to learn and evolve. Furthermore, it nudges us to view ourselves not merely as transient beings but as vessels for the Spirit’s journey toward the absolute.

In conclusion, the philosophical discourse on reincarnation paints a vivid picture of the Spirit’s quest. It traverses from the individual standpoint to the Ground of all Being, from the mortal realm to the absolute. In each cycle, in each dance, in each 360-degree turn, we find the Spirit growing, understanding, and inching closer to its final destination: a state of total enlightenment and liberation. As seekers on this journey, may we live mindfully, learn incessantly, and evolve steadily. After all, aren’t we the Spirit’s manifestation seeking its way back home?

Morgan O. Smith

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The Soul’s Paradox

A Dance of Definites and Possibilities

As one treads the expansive corridors of philosophy, few subjects engender as much fascination as the soul – that elusive, ethereal concept often seen as the essence of who we are. A common question on this voyage of introspection is: where does the soul reside?

The simplest answer might be: within the physical body. After all, we experience life, feel emotions, think thoughts, and dream dreams all within this organic structure we call a body. Yet, to confine the soul strictly within the physical body is a reduction that strips the soul of its sublime complexity.

In truth, the soul is non-local. Like a scent carried on the wind, it isn’t confined to a single spot but diffuses through the spaces and structures we inhabit. It permeates the cosmos yet is intimately tied to our bodies. The physical body may be viewed as its vessel – a corporeal nexus in the unfathomable cosmic network.

Yet, the body is not just a vessel. It is also a localized expression of the soul – a physical manifestation reflecting the soul’s ongoing journey. Our bodies transform from conception to birth, from childhood to adolescence, adulthood, and eventually to old age. This journey is a mirror, echoing the multi-cycle, or trans-cycle, of the soul – an individual expression of the all-encompassing Spirit, or Ground of All Being.

To this understanding, the soul both resides in and outside the body. Yet simultaneously, it neither exists inside nor outside nor does it exist at all in a conventional sense. This seeming paradox is at the heart of the soul’s mystery. It exists within the realm of definite and indefinite, possible and impossible, probable and improbable.

To elucidate, imagine the soul as a song. The notes (definite, possible, probable) resonate within our physical form, the singer. Yet, the melody (indefinite, impossible, improbable) drifts beyond, filling the room, seeping through walls, and touching those within its reach. Even when the song ends, the echo lingers – it remains within and beyond us, simultaneously nowhere and everywhere.

This enigmatic duality of the soul invites us to question our preconceived notions about reality and selfhood. It prompts us to view ourselves not merely as static, defined entities, but as dynamic participants in the cosmic dance of existence. We are both the dancer and the dance, the singer and the song, the vessel and the soul, embodying a myriad of possibilities, probabilities, and beautiful impossibilities.

To journey towards understanding the soul is not about seeking a destination, but engaging in an ongoing dance of discovery, where questions are as crucial as answers. It’s a dance that challenges us to embrace both the physical and metaphysical aspects of our being, and to live in the mystery that we are far more than just our physical bodies. We are the enigmatic soul – definite and indefinite, possible and impossible, probable and improbable, and beautifully, profoundly, paradoxically both everything and nothing.

Morgan O. Smith

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Reincarnation Unfolding

The Mystical Dance of Life at the Subatomic Scale

Reincarnation is often conceived as a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This process, however, is not confined merely to the level of an individual’s life journey, but also at a minute, an invisible scale that continuously unfolds within us.

The human body is composed of about 37 trillion cells, with each one possessing its lifecycle. Old cells die and new ones are born in a ceaseless symphony of life. Every second, millions of cells in your body reincarnate, dying and then being reborn anew. This minute cycle mirrors the grandeur of the reincarnation concept, challenging us to rethink what it means at the fundamental level.

To delve deeper, each cell consists of molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles, each undergoing their cycles of transformation. These minuscule particles don’t die or are born in the traditional sense, but rather transform, changing their states, swapping places, decaying, and then being reincarnated into different particles. From this viewpoint, reincarnation becomes a ubiquitous process that is playing out at every moment.

In light of this perspective, where does the soul reside? Is it just in the whole or also in the parts? If we consider the soul as the essence of life and consciousness, then every cell, every molecule, and even every atom has a part of this essence. This soulful essence, then, is constantly dying and being reborn, experiencing its cycle of reincarnation at a cellular, molecular, and atomic level.

Then arises the concept of karma, a law of moral causation. Can it apply at a subatomic level? At first glance, it might seem improbable. After all, karma is about action and consequence, and cells or atoms don’t have agency in the same way humans do.

However, if we think of karma less as moral action and more as causality, things start to take shape. Each cell’s fate—its health, its functioning, its lifespan—is determined by previous actions, or karmas, at the molecular and atomic levels. These actions could be genetic expressions, protein formations, or even quantum fluctuations.

Molecular karma plays out in the creation of proteins, cellular karma in the orchestration of life processes, and atomic karma in fundamental interactions. The sum of all these karma of parts can even influence the karma of the whole, impacting our health, our mind, and our life.

Through this lens, the concept of reincarnation and karma expands beyond a spiritual or religious doctrine and becomes a fundamental principle of life, from the grand scale of human existence to the tiny dance of atoms.

Thus, the journey of life and death is not a one-time event; it is a constant process. Every moment, we are dying and being reborn, at various levels of our existence. Our karma, too, is being created, fulfilled, and carried forward at these multiple levels. Such a realization can provide us with a profound perspective on life, death, reincarnation, and karma, reminding us of our intricate connection with the cosmos.

This understanding, although awe-inspiring, is only the tip of the iceberg. The philosophical implications are profound, leaving us to ponder the mysterious dance of life and death that is taking place within us, every moment, at every level.

Morgan O. Smith

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Enlighten Up! w/ Special Guest, Elle de Lyon (Ep 13)

Welcome to Episode 13 of Enlighten Up! Join our hosts, Spiritual Teacher Morgan O. Smith and Comedian Nathan Griffith, with special guest Elle de Lyon from Pretty Dope Art. As a community developer, Elle organizes art events and showcases for emerging artists through RISE (Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere). Moreover, she’s a multi-faceted performing artist specializing in spoken word, visual arts, and yoga. In this enlightening episode, our hosts and guest explore the intricate concept of ego death. Listen in as Morgan poses the intriguing question, “What is ego death?” and prompts a discussion about the self, broken down into the id, ego, and super-ego. Delve into the duality of the ego as the false self, and consider the authentic self, free from the persona shaped by our environment. Discover Morgan’s take on the temporary death of the ego vs. the lowering of ego defence mechanisms. Nathan ponders the reason behind the common urge to ‘kill’ one’s ego. Morgan discusses the multifaceted nature of the ego, with each facet embodying its own persona, together forming the sense of self. Get into the psyche’s depths with Morgan’s insights on LSD and its capacity to analyze different aspects of the psyche. Hear about the obligations that lie between serving the group vs serving all of humanity and listen to Elle’s thoughts on personal space. Morgan distinguishes between the dark and golden shadow, leading into a discussion with Elle about the challenges of being a public figure and an entertainer. Share a profound moment with Morgan, Elle, and Nathan as they touch on the disconnection between persona and reality, and the disappointment it often brings. Yinnergy Meditation & Bodhi in the Brain are available now at https://linktr.ee/morganosmith.

Moksha

The Universe in Liberation

As we traverse the intricate corridors of Hindu philosophy, a term that emerges as a beacon of liberation is ‘Moksha’. This concept, commonly associated with individual salvation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, presents a spiritual zenith. However, what if we zoom out from the individual perspective and consider Moksha at a cosmic level? What if the Universe itself were to attain Moksha?

The Big Bang marked the birth of the Universe, setting forth an infinite dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Stars were born, galaxies sculpted, and planets formed, only to one day succumb to the grand design of entropy. This cyclical nature bears a striking resemblance to the cycle of Samsara in Hindu thought, where souls are continuously born and reborn in different forms until Moksha is achieved.

If the Universe could experience Moksha, it would transcend its cycle of cosmic Samsara – from the Big Bang to the eventual Big Crunch or Heat Death, depending on which theoretical physicist you ask. This liberation would mean breaking free from the constraints of time, space, and causality, reaching a state of infinite, timeless existence.

So, what would this feel like for the Universe?

When we ponder this question, we must acknowledge that the Universe’s experience, in this context, is beyond human comprehension. But let’s indulge in the thought experiment. We could imagine this state as one of perfect harmony and unity. There would be no ‘other’, no ‘alien’, and no ‘external’. The galaxies, stars, planets, and even the tiniest quantum particles would exist in a state of interconnection and oneness.

From the perspective of sentient beings, this would mean a profound sense of unity with everything else. Distinctions that currently cause division – species, races, cultures, even life and non-life – would become irrelevant. All of existence, inanimate and animate, would be seen as expressions of the same cosmic consciousness.

And yet, paradoxically, this unified existence would also mean the cessation of experience as we know it. Experience implies a subject and an object, an experiencer and the experienced. But in the absolute unity of cosmic Moksha, these dualities would dissolve. Therefore, in a sense, the Universe would be in a state of ‘experiencing without an experiencer’ or ‘knowing without a knower’.

In the grand scheme of cosmic liberation, human Moksha could be seen as a fractal microcosm – a ripple that mirrors the pattern of the whole. Each being achieving liberation contributes to the whole Universe moving towards its own Moksha, its release from the cosmic cycle of birth and death. This profound realization places our spiritual quests in a broader context and imbues them with a universal significance.

However, the implications of this concept are not just metaphysical, but deeply ethical. Recognizing our shared journey toward liberation fosters compassion, humility, and a sense of stewardship for all of existence. Our actions, in this view, can either facilitate or hinder the Universe’s journey toward Moksha.

In conclusion, contemplating Moksha at a universal scale stretches the boundaries of our imagination and empathy. It invites us to view ourselves not as isolated entities but as integral parts of a grand cosmic dance seeking the ultimate liberation.

Morgan O. Smith

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Enlighten Up! – w/ Special Guest, Sajeepan Arikaran (Ep 12)

Welcome to Episode 12 of Enlighten Up! Join our hosts, Spiritual Teacher Morgan O. Smith and Comedian Nathan Griffith, along with our special guest, the Poet & Philosopher, Sajeepan Arikaran, for a fascinating conversation that’s both enlightening and entertaining. Immerse yourself in the profound concept of everything and nothing, as Sajeepan shares his powerful experiences with Oneness while in Sri Lanka. Share in the thrill as Nathan recounts his near-death experience, and engage in the lively debate on the lived experience versus the intellectual understanding of self-realization, and the true purpose of a Bodhisattva. Hear Morgan passionately explain why he doesn’t necessarily feel compelled to awaken individuals within this lifetime, and join in as he and Sajeepan debate about what matters to the individual self versus the Ultimate Self. Sajeepan also provides us with a unique insight into the Eastern and Western interpretations of the term ‘universe,’ underscoring the intriguing differences in perspective. Join the impassioned discussion on the importance of meditation, yoga, and the role of whole-brain functioning in relation to Nondual suchness. Also, explore contrasting viewpoints on the obligations of a spiritual teacher and the responsibilities of the student. Indulge in the lighter moments as Morgan shares his views on comedy and his aversion to individuals who interpret jokes based on their religious biases. Have a laugh with the trio as they joke about Sajeepan’s skepticism about Morgan’s vegan lifestyle and tease Sajeepan about his unusual fishing companion. Lastly, Morgan delves into the paradoxical nature of enlightenment, discussing the impossibility of a perfectly enlightened being, yet recognizing that perfection can indeed be experienced during the moment of enlightenment. Subscribe now for more inspiring content! Don’t forget to check out “Bodhi in the Brain” and Yinnergy Meditation at https://linktr.ee/morganosmith.

Beyond the Verbal Abyss

Embracing the Indescribable in the Pursuit of Nondual Consciousness

The realm of metaphysics has been exploring the uncharted territory of human existence since the inception of philosophical thought. The concept of ‘Turiyatita’, borrowed from the ancient Vedantic wisdom, invites us to delve into the mystery of the Ultimate Nondual Presence. In a state of supreme transcendence, Turiyatita marries the notions of Emptiness and form, painting a picture of the Self fully liberated and realized.

This profound state is said to represent the highest level of human awareness. It’s the experience of actualizing the quintessential Vedantic concept, “Aham Brahmasmi,” the realization that all is Brahman, the ultimate reality.

The fascinating paradox of this journey lies in its unspeakability. The moment of enlightenment, where one realizes their ultimate oneness with the universe, is so overwhelmingly mind-shattering that no human language can capture its essence. We find ourselves venturing into a stateless state, an inexplicable expanse that houses all potentiality, while simultaneously being nothing. It’s a cosmic riddle that has always existed and will continue to exist, challenging the very constructs of human understanding.

Over the years, I grappled with expressing the enigma that is Turiyatita. I discovered that language, no matter how profound or poetic, remains insufficient to convey this transcendental experience. The individual mind’s narratives fall short when tasked with communicating such an experience to the collective consciousness. This realization is like a boundless sea that can only be expressed through the universe itself – through everything around us, beneath us, above us, within us, and even through us. Our very existence, after all, is an echo of this ‘Absolute’ language.

This illuminating journey of pure awareness left me in a state of awe, marking an indelible imprint on my ego’s fragments. An unforgettable memory, it is the most profound self-discovery I’ve had in this lifetime.

Most of us remain oblivious to the existence of this state, yet it’s accessible to everyone. It waits patiently for anyone bold enough to plunge into its mysterious depths. These are the Akashic waters of enlightenment, a blissful abyss where the brave explorers willingly lose themselves.

This presence, while unnoticeable, pervades our existence as an invisible field, a force that forms the bedrock of all beings. It’s in the exploration of this Ground of All Existence that one realizes the enigma of the indescribable, the ineffable mystery commonly referred to as ‘God’.

So, as we journey through life and its varied experiences, may we always strive for the courage to explore these profound depths. For it is in these explorations that we touch upon the mysteries of our existence, our true selves, and the cosmic reality we are all a part of.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Enigma of the Monistically Absolute

A Journey Beyond Comprehension

Imagine, for a moment, immersing yourself into an immeasurable realm of complete egolessness, a profound plunge into the depths of an eternal abyss that, paradoxically, awakens you to the highest pinnacle of existential understanding. It’s a journey toward the Monistically Absolute – an awakening to the Ultimate Truth where you comprehend an uncanny Total Singularity that scoffs at the confinements of quantifiable laws.

At the crux of this unfathomable awareness, you realize a truth so deep, it pierces the veil between the subjective and the objective. This is the domain where the intangible and tangible lose their distinctions, where The One that is Nothing becomes the full embodiment of Everything, actualized and present. It is a formless form encapsulating all of existence, flourishing within, around, and beyond the contours of its existence. It is a sphere of limitless awareness, an unbroken stream of consciousness that’s perpetually alert of its Totality. A No-Self that is paradoxically the True Self, a staggering enigma that transcends all earthly dialectics.

In this grand unveiling, God is no longer a figment of belief, a notion, or an intellectual construct. Instead, God morphs into an undeniable Knowing, an indelible Truth that shuns falsehood. It’s a profound Love that transcends expression and becomes the very essence of all that Is. The intimacy of this event is beyond temporal boundaries; it engulfs every moment of existence, a timeless experience that allows The One to be conscious of its simultaneous manifestation as All Things. It’s the silent observer, the omnipresent witness of the past, present, and future, all intertwined within the continuum of the eternal Now.

As you dwell deeper into this mysterious reality, the sensation of this something, this profoundly intuitive phenomenon, penetrates your very core. It is a transformative event, an encounter where you, the seeker, tap into the pulsating heart of the universe, the underpinning reality that blankets all forms of Being. This is an experience of a Paradoxical Presence that stretches beyond all measurable scopes. It leaves the experiencer in a state of rapturous awe, a sublime ecstasy so profound it overshadows any state considered sublime. It is an unbounded experience that cannot be confined by mortal limitations, it’s a boundlessness that transcends all known bounds.

For in this divine encounter, what once was restricted by the mortal mind finds liberation in an outpouring of boundless stillness, an ecstatic dance of Absolute Pure Essence. It is an experience that echoes within the realm of the ineffable, shattering all illusions, tearing away the cloaks of misconceptions, and inviting one to taste the nectar of the Monistically Absolute. It’s a realm where contradictions dissolve, boundaries disappear, and all that remains is the unending dance of absolute existence, consciousness, and bliss.

The realm of the Monistically Absolute is an invite to all seekers, a call to transcend earthly illusions and merge with the infinite truth. It’s a realm that unfolds before us when we are ready to let go of all we think we know and open ourselves to the enigmatic beauty of the universe. It’s a journey of self-discovery and cosmic understanding, an odyssey that has the potential to redefine our perspectives and transform our realities. Will you heed the call?

Morgan O. Smith

Yinnergy Meditation & My Book, Bodhi in the Brain…Available Now!

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The Multi-Faceted Ego and the Challenges of Spiritual Transformation

As we navigate the intricacies of human consciousness, we are often brought face-to-face with a compelling paradox. At the heart of this paradox lies the ego – our sense of self, a complex mosaic of countless facets that shape our identity, desires, fears, and motivations. In our journey of self-discovery and spiritual transformation, understanding and transcending this multi-faceted ego proves to be a formidable challenge.

The ego, with its myriad facets, forms the cornerstone of our individuality. It shapes our perception of the world, molds our responses to external stimuli, and influences our interactions with others. Positive facets such as resilience, empathy, or curiosity coexist with less favourable aspects like envy, arrogance, or insecurity. These myriad facets are so intricately woven into our self-identity that distinguishing the individual threads becomes a task of Herculean proportions.

A spiritual awakening often ushers in a fresh perspective, allowing us to glimpse the unity underlying the perceived duality of existence. We experience a transcendental truth – we are more than our egos, more than the conglomeration of diverse facets that we’ve identified with for so long. However, this newfound awareness doesn’t make the ego vanish. Instead, it illuminates the ego’s labyrinthine architecture, revealing the enormous challenge that lies in truly transcending it.

The ego, being an inherent part of our psychological structure, isn’t easily bypassed or dissolved. Spiritual transformation, hence, isn’t a single event but a continuous process. Post-awakening, the ego doesn’t cease to exist; it simply loses its absolute authority. The awakened individual, then, must learn to observe the ego’s machinations without identifying with them.

This task is made all the more daunting by the ego’s dynamic nature. It constantly adapts, evolving new facets in response to changing life circumstances. Therefore, transcending the ego isn’t about annihilating it but rather about cultivating a newfound relationship with it. It’s about learning to observe its numerous facets without attachment, to respond rather than react, and to realize that we are not our thoughts, feelings, or perceptions but the consciousness that witnesses them.

In navigating this challenging terrain, spiritual practices can serve as compasses. Meditation, mindfulness, self-inquiry, and similar practices can enable us to observe the ego’s facets without judgment or resistance, fostering a state of detached awareness.

The journey of transcending the multi-faceted ego is arduous, yet this very challenge makes the journey meaningful. Each step forward deepens our self-understanding, heightens our consciousness, and brings us closer to the essence of who we truly are.

Morgan O. Smith

Yinnergy Meditation & My Book, Bodhi in the Brain…Available Now!

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