Mastodawn

Last night I had the opportunity to get upset over something someone close to me said.

I felt my ego rise, and recognized it. "There you are ego." I said to myself. "You're going to be okay. This will pass."

And as I felt it rise, I watched it and gave comfort. "This wont last long." I thought. "Watch it, and let it go." I reminded my ego.

And over a few minutes, I felt calm. I recognized the intent of the other person, looking past their words, and I practiced empathy.

Be kind to yourself.

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Sharonbw stands with Minnesota Apr 14

@Mrfunkedude
This takes practice and the presence of mind to recognize what’s happening. Sometimes I’m pretty successful, sometimes I’m not. But it’s worth working on.

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Mr. Funk E. Dude 😏

@Sharonbw oh very much the same here.

What I couldn't say in the OP for lack of space was the struggle in recognizing my ego in the first place. It DOES take practice, and even then, it can be a struggle.

But the awareness and peace it gives you once you do, is a priceless treasure.