FSB Author Article
The Seduction of Ego
By Jaden Rose Phoenix,
Author of Beyond Human: Claiming the Power and Magic of Your
Limitless Self
It seems like an easy answer at first. Don't we all want
fortune, fame, love, and happiness? I paused and considered
for a moment what my life would be like if I created a life of
renown. A part of me would like that. People would know my name.
In that life I would have made an impact in my field. And what's
interesting is that I can see the path to that life. It does exist
in my set of possibilities.
I considered further what my life would like, traveling most of
the year, speaking at big events, and signing books and shaking
hands. Wouldn't that be a good life?
But then I drew my attention away from my ego just long enough
to ask my heart, what does it want in this life? And the
answer was clear: A sustainable life doing work I love with plenty
of time to spend with the people I love. Ahhh! I felt myself fully
sink into that feeling. This heart-life is not one of fame and
fortune but of simple connection and a pace that provides lots of
peace and some variety. It brings joy as I serve others in my
work.
But it is not fast, furious, and famous.
As I feel myself turn into alignment with this heart-life I
choose to create, I can feel my ego throw a little temper-tantrum
in the background. But from this place of heart, it cannot compete
with the fullness and love of a path well-taken.
Have you noticed the interesting phenomenon that when you chase
your ego desires and fulfill them, soon after always arises
further dissatisfaction? Sometimes we need to achieve the life our
ego wants to find that, in the end, that is not where our peace
lies. There is no problem with taking a path through ego, as long
as you eventually arrive at your heart.
So ask yourself the question . . . are you chasing the life the
ego pushes you towards or the one that fills your heart?
Copyright © 2011 Jaden Rose Phoenix, author of Beyond Human: Claiming the Power and Magic of Your Limitless Self and founder of Alchemy Wisdom. You may report this as long as you post it in its entirety and include a link to http://alchemywisdom.com/
Author Bio
Jaden Rose Phoenix, author of Beyond Human: Claiming the
Power and Magic of Your Limitless Self,
internationally-respected master teacher and alchemist, is founder
of Alchemy Wisdom, a healing arts center focused on creating
life-changing transformation for clients. A student of ancient and
modern alchemy and consciousness technologies, her workshops and
classes are prized for their simple, down-to-earth approach to
exploring and harnessing the potential of consciousness.
For more information please visit http://alchemywisdom.com and follow the author on Facebook and Twitter