Self-awareness and enlightenment often involve navigating the complex interplay between Spiritual Ego and Spiritual Essence. As we strive to improve ourselves and contribute to healing and fulfillment in our circles of influence, we must learn to discern the underlying energies driving our actions. The dichotomy between ego-driven and spirit-driven motivations shapes not only our personal growth but also the authenticity and impact of our interactions with others.

Discerning our energy is part of the journey! Questions we can ask ourselves are:

• Am I sharing from a place of superiority, self-righteousness, and judgment? Or am I acting from inner peace, love, and compassion?
• Do I acknowledge, appreciate, and accept the divinity and humanity in myself and others? Or do I avoid, deny, and disown what I judge to be undesirable in myself and others?

In this episode of Soul Empowerment, we investigate this dichotomy in some detail. We highlight some patterns that can alert us to our Spiritual Ego behaviors, and we propose some suggestions to help us strengthen our abilities to come more from Spiritual Essence more of the time. Here are some of the topics we cover:

Comparing Spiritual Ego and Spiritual Essence

Ego and essence represent two fundamental forces that influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The ego operates from a place of separation, righteousness, superiority, and control. In contrast, essence embodies our true nature, rooted in inner peace, love, and compassion. Acting from essence involves transcending the ego’s limitations and connecting with the deeper aspects of our being—the essence of who we are.

Pitfalls of Ego-Driven Behavior

Ego-driven behaviors can lead us down a path of spiritual stagnation and disconnection from our true essence. When we operate from ego, we may become ensnared in patterns of judgment, comparison, and competition, perpetuating a cycle of separation and discord. The quest for spiritual superiority can blind us to the interconnectedness of all beings and hinder our capacity for genuine empathy and compassion. Not only that, but seeking validation and approval from external sources only reinforces the ego’s illusion of separateness, preventing us from experiencing true fulfillment and inner peace.

Discerning Energy

Central to the spiritual journey is the ability to discern the energy behind our actions and intentions. Are we sharing our beliefs and practices from a place of ego, seeking to assert authority and dominance over others? Or are we acting from essence, guided by a genuine desire to support others’ self-healing and growth? By cultivating self-awareness and mindfulness, we can become attuned to the subtle energies at play within us and choose to align with the wisdom of our essence rather than the demands of the ego.

Embracing Divinity and Humanity

Acknowledging our inherent worth and connection to the divine enables us to cultivate compassion and empathy toward ourselves and others. Rather than avoiding or denying aspects of ourselves that we deem undesirable, true spiritual growth involves embracing our wholeness—the light and shadow aspects of our being.

Authenticity and Connection

Authentic spiritual growth requires us to transcend the limitations of the ego and align with the wisdom of our essence. By cultivating authenticity, vulnerability, and self-awareness, we can create spaces for genuine connection and transformation. Rather than seeking to control or manipulate others, we can offer our gifts and insights as humble expressions of our own journey, inviting others to explore their own paths to healing and fulfillment.

Check out the recording—and please remember to leave a comment in the discussion section below.

By cultivating self-awareness, embracing our inherent divinity and humanity, and fostering genuine connections rooted in authenticity, we can transcend the limitations of ego-driven behaviors and align with the wisdom of our essence, contributing to our own fulfillment and the collective awakening of humanity. Try it for yourself, and make the blissful transition from Spiritual Ego to Spiritual Essence.

About the Team

Gayle Nowak: Visibility Coach who shifts world-changing healers, lightworkers and New Earth leaders from outdated patterns into new possibilities. She weaves multiple modalities to guide clients and audiences into their truest expression so they can honor and carry out their soul mission. www.GayleNowak.com

Scott Holmes: Reiki Master, Polarity Therapist, RYSE Practitioner, Theta Healer Practitioner, and Author who empowers clients to transform and grow through multiple modalities of light, deep touch, sound, intention and crystals. www.RScottHolmes.com

Sara Jane: Vocal Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner. Having worked on herself and healed her own early years trauma and hurt, Sara now supports clients, from her own experiences, to heal their own trauma and live a more fulfilling and happy life. www.VocalReiki.com