Lashing Out At The “Haters”
When our physical appearance is tied to self-worth and self-identity, we will inevitably experience suffering at some point.
When our physical appearance is tied to self-worth and self-identity, we will inevitably experience suffering at some point.
Almost every day, I go for a hike or a run for 40 or more minutes in my neighborhood. Although the weather is usually quite warm, even in the wintertime here in San Diego, the daytime temperature drops into the 40s a few times every year. In that brisk cold air, I wear warm workout clothes, including a hoody over my head and a pair of sunglasses to shield against the glare of the sun.
The ego pursues whatever validates and strengthens its sense of self — a pursuit that ultimately ends in suffering. On the other hand, love takes the gifts and talents that we have and expresses them in ways that bring others and ourselves joy and wholeness.
The ego is the cause of your unhappiness and unhealthy relationships and can even create sickness in your body. So during this month, we will explore through our Daily Wisdom posts how the ego works in our lives and why we must awaken within to our union with God to enjoy healthy relationships and thus live our best life.