I think while pondering these concepts - not just intellectually, but in deep contemplation that combines a recognition and acceptance of your emotions and experiences while also using the analytical aspect of the logical mind - it's also useful to come up with your own definition of the word ego, and state it so that others better understand the context. It's not a word defined by Ra (unless you decide it is synonymous with Ra's use of the word personality, which I think is slightly inconsistent with Ra terminology; however, reasonable people may differ), and it's a word that has many slightly different definitions amongst spiritual philosophies.
It's not the definition that matters per se - arguing over whether you decide to declare a 'full tank of gas' is 99%+ or 98%+ full of gas is kind of dumb - but having an explicit definition informs the mind and defines the issue when searching for answers. And there should be no attachment to a given definition obviously, the definition is there for purposes of language and mental efficacy and be thrown away when no longer useful.
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To provide an example:
I for one continue to currently define the personality as a construct separate from the ego/egoic mind, and I personally define the ego as the fear-based distortions that make up the red/orange/yellow/green concepts, and it also seems to me the egoic mind seems to be influenced heavily by the collective societal mind with some sort of telepathy. It should be noted that due to upbringing and this seemingly telepathic connection to the societal mind, it often has a lot of tendencies that 'normal people' have, and is filled with common societal/cultural/familial distortions. In my own experience, for my given definition, of course. As you can kind of see already, constructing the definition already often informs the seeker the nature of the lessons and distortions contained therein, and where to look for balancing and healing.
Whereas the pure personality (painting hobbies, enjoying hikes etc), seems to not necessarily be related to distortions or necessarily the collective mind, but is a hue of the Creator, though not the Creator or deeper personality as Ra calls it itself; and we wear many personalities over various incarnations (I'm sure I disliked/wasn't good at painting in some, etc).
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And if it hasn't been said recently to you, it's important to take the advice that resonates for obvious and what I consider nonobvious reasons. The obvious reasons are that sometimes people are mistaken or miscommunicate their suggestions, and I won't comment more on this since it's obvious that this can occur and does occur on this forum.
The non-obvious reasons (at least non-obvious to me for some of my spiritual seeking) is that the spiritual journey is so individualized, and each mind and spirit so individualized, that what might work for one might not work for another due to inherent differences in preferences and makeup. For example, it's well understood for purposes of the physical body that one regieme of exercise and one type of diet do not perfectly fit everyone. And that to achieve 100% success/maxing out of the physical body for whatever purpose (working out, training for endurance sports) - as opposed to 70, or 80% - one must custom tailor their diet and exercise to fit what works for their body. So being open to a wide variety of methods to find what works for you is often in order.
I feel the spiritual journey is similar. What may work for one, may not work for another. So while it's good to keep an open mind, realize something that 100% works for me, or another person, may not work for you, because you are a unique individual and your own journey is unique. And I think realizing this early on helps to keep one from banging one's head against a wall with a method that was 'proven' successful for another, but just doesn't seem to work no matter how hard or diligently you apply it in this stage of your journey. But I find if the will is there and the intent to heal is sincere and longlasting, the Creator will reveal a method that works for you eventually, just have faith and be patient, and continue to do the best you can in your own search.
It's not the definition that matters per se - arguing over whether you decide to declare a 'full tank of gas' is 99%+ or 98%+ full of gas is kind of dumb - but having an explicit definition informs the mind and defines the issue when searching for answers. And there should be no attachment to a given definition obviously, the definition is there for purposes of language and mental efficacy and be thrown away when no longer useful.
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To provide an example:
I for one continue to currently define the personality as a construct separate from the ego/egoic mind, and I personally define the ego as the fear-based distortions that make up the red/orange/yellow/green concepts, and it also seems to me the egoic mind seems to be influenced heavily by the collective societal mind with some sort of telepathy. It should be noted that due to upbringing and this seemingly telepathic connection to the societal mind, it often has a lot of tendencies that 'normal people' have, and is filled with common societal/cultural/familial distortions. In my own experience, for my given definition, of course. As you can kind of see already, constructing the definition already often informs the seeker the nature of the lessons and distortions contained therein, and where to look for balancing and healing.
Whereas the pure personality (painting hobbies, enjoying hikes etc), seems to not necessarily be related to distortions or necessarily the collective mind, but is a hue of the Creator, though not the Creator or deeper personality as Ra calls it itself; and we wear many personalities over various incarnations (I'm sure I disliked/wasn't good at painting in some, etc).
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And if it hasn't been said recently to you, it's important to take the advice that resonates for obvious and what I consider nonobvious reasons. The obvious reasons are that sometimes people are mistaken or miscommunicate their suggestions, and I won't comment more on this since it's obvious that this can occur and does occur on this forum.
The non-obvious reasons (at least non-obvious to me for some of my spiritual seeking) is that the spiritual journey is so individualized, and each mind and spirit so individualized, that what might work for one might not work for another due to inherent differences in preferences and makeup. For example, it's well understood for purposes of the physical body that one regieme of exercise and one type of diet do not perfectly fit everyone. And that to achieve 100% success/maxing out of the physical body for whatever purpose (working out, training for endurance sports) - as opposed to 70, or 80% - one must custom tailor their diet and exercise to fit what works for their body. So being open to a wide variety of methods to find what works for you is often in order.
I feel the spiritual journey is similar. What may work for one, may not work for another. So while it's good to keep an open mind, realize something that 100% works for me, or another person, may not work for you, because you are a unique individual and your own journey is unique. And I think realizing this early on helps to keep one from banging one's head against a wall with a method that was 'proven' successful for another, but just doesn't seem to work no matter how hard or diligently you apply it in this stage of your journey. But I find if the will is there and the intent to heal is sincere and longlasting, the Creator will reveal a method that works for you eventually, just have faith and be patient, and continue to do the best you can in your own search.
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