Ego And Soul

The crisis of meaning is the issue of our time. The old beliefs that guided the West have faded, without credible replacement. Who lives well? What characterizes the good life? More particularly, what may we in the modern West claim about ourselves? And, ultimately, does how we live and what we do make any sense? Concerned for today's society and its problems as they relate to meaning, faith, belief, morale, moral attachment, and social direction, John Carroll surveys these questions in Ego and Soul. He examines how people in their ordinary and everyday lives grope unconsciously for direction, casting lines into the transcendent in the hope of a catch. He focuses on the main areas of modern life—work, sport, popular culture, family, friendship, intimacy, shopping, tourism, computers, cars, do–it–yourself renovation, our democratic temper, and the retreat into nature. He also examines high culture, the upper–middle–class elites, and the universities, tracing why they have lost their way and failed to provide a language that might help modern people understand their condition. Ego and Soul offers a surprising and compelling new look at the way we live today, and the way we try to make sense of our lives.

Here is a book that pulls from life-experience, and the greatest contemporary and historical sages, to engage the reader in life's most challenging and fundamental questions. It gathers momentum as the reader is exposed to the ego, soul, and the Divine by understanding their role in the evolution of human consciousness. What is blocking us from embracing our greatness? As the human mind and brain developed over the millennia, humanity's true nature was obscured by a human intellect and belief system in its early stages of evolution. We have all witnessed what this has led to. There is a way out of this box we have built for ourselves. The breakout begins when we allow ourselves to take a fresh look at the core human condition that spiritual traditions have been dealing with for thousands of years. This book shows the reader how to look at their soul in a refreshing and new way. In this new century, the time is ripe for an exciting and innovative way of approaching spirituality and rediscovering our souls. Ego, Soul, & Beyond is a life-changing and provocative book that offers a clear, comprehensive, and practical way to usher in the next stage of human evolution. It doesn't replace psychology or spirituality - it takes them to a new level. The reader is challenged to wake up their soul and embrace reality below the symptom level. The intellect, heart, and belly soul-centers, which the world's spiritual traditions target in different ways, are explained and reconceived in a way that speaks to the fullness of what it means to be human. Fundamental change has never been more possible. The human mind has evolved to a place where many are perched for a dive into a new reality where contemporary and historical problems can finally be resolved. If you are one of those ready to take the dive, you are likely a "soulworker". This is a person who is ready to do whatever it takes to find the answers to their deepest questions, face their deepest fears, and align their life with their soul's mission. You will find this book to be a leading-edge handbook that provides the tools, concepts, and keys for evolving humanity into a new way of being. The journey into our souls is the most important and exciting journey we can ever take. There is nothing more worth discovering.

When you feel stuck or fixed in your ways in the cycle of life, reinvention seems unimaginable, even unattainable. But what if you could define your life to be more fluid, curious, and exuberant? What if you were gently led through activities of introspection and empowerment in the setting of your choice, without an audience, group atmosphere or need for any preparation, within 21 days? Deep, impactful change toward the breath of new life. Ultimate alignment of heart, mind, soul. It sounds breathtaking, doesn't it?Upon the 21st day, your journey here will culminate with the creation of your own personal manifesto. You will integrate the voice of your wise woman into a declaration of who you are, what you believe, and what you are committed to. It is the creation of a decision-making and alignment toll for the actions of not the person you are now---but of the person you are becoming.

Imagine. Imagine the world of sports without ego. No more trashtalking, showboating, cheating, cheap shots, or running up the score. No more wackadoo parents and coaches ruining youth sports. No more prima donna athletes with an inflated view of their own importance. The win-at-all-costs mentality? Gone. The me-first athlete? History. Greedy owners that put their wallets ahead of whats best for the game? Bye-bye. As John Lennon once sang, Imagine . . . Sports have always brought out the best and worst in people. One of the compelling aspects of sports is that character is openly on display. Problem is, the ugly side of sports is getting way too loud these days. The ego in sports has run amok. And as the ego takes center stage, win-at-all-costs (WAAC) and profit-at-all-costs (PAAC) mentalities and behaviors begin to dominate. Things like sportsmanship start to take a backseat. Nevertheless, despite all the ego- and greed-based negativity in todays sports world, there are still some pearls out there, little stories in the back of the sports section that stir the soul. While too many sports center headlines bring forth feelings of shame, its the snippets about obscure athletes that bless us with shining examples of the human spirit and give us reason for hope. This is a book of short essays about sport at its best and sport at its worst. Hopefully, the book is somewhat entertaining and, occasionally, even enlightening. Ultimately, however, the books goal is to inspire those who love sports to find a way to make the sports world a better place to be. And that means a place with a lot less ego and a lot more soul. Because in the big picture, it really is about how you play the game.

Does your ego or soul drive your life? From Ego to Soul is an engaging, easy to understand conversation about how you can enrich your life and reward your spirit by understanding the wants of your ego mind and the deeper needs of your soul. This book will help you learn simple yet effective ways to recognize when reactive habitual habits change to proactive aware moments. You may have heard the expression that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are here to learn specific soul lessons in this life, through our ups and downs, our happy contented moments, our challenges and even our suffering. The "job" of the soul is to offer us endless possibilities to grow, learn and appreciate the opportunities presented by great mystery of life I call Source (please substitute your chosen word for this entity which is beyond our understanding). Living from a soul's point of view may be what matters most in our lives, yet this notion is often overlooked while the mind and ego play large in our reality. From Ego to Soul can help you develop a broader understanding of why the soul is so important to your wellness, how to hear the soft whispers of your soul and how to live with new directions of ease, inner peace and awareness.

This is a story about relationships. A story about a man named Iye who has been searching for his soulmate. In order to find his partner he must leave the land of Ego and pass through seven doors of spiritual transformation of souldrama. Each door offers and challenge and a gift upon its completion. Will he complete the journey? Today, we seem to search for meaning and purpose in our lives and begin a spiritual journey as we ask ourselves,"Is this all there is?" What keeps people stuck in relationships, careers, addictions?Souldrama helps us to move past the resistance in our lives preventing us from accessing our higher purpose. Souldrama integrates all three levels of intelligences, our rational, emotional, and spiritual, through a group process that puts spirituality into action. The end result helps us to create spiritually intelligent leadership. Souldrama moves group therapy and psychodrama to another level, that of the transpersonal.

This book provides a practical step-by-step guide to soul activation. This four step process involves: Connecting with your soul; Befriending your soul; Trusting your soul; Becoming one with your soul. You are a soul in a human body but your ego is unaware of this. To fully step into soul consciousness, you must learn how to align the beliefs of your ego with the values of your soul, and commit to leading a values and purpose-driven life. The ultimate arbiter of where you have got to on your journey into soul consciousness is the quality of the connections you have with other people-not just your family and friends, but the strangers around you. Every person you meet is a soul who is working on the same project as you-promoting the evolution of human consciousness. Rejoice in your common heritage and purpose by connecting with them wherever you are and whenever you can. When you fully realize who you are, you will understand that in caring for others, you are caring for yourself.

Sooner or later everything falls apart. This is the challenging reality of life that we are living through together now as we face global climate change, economic stress, racial discord and a viral pandemic. But these days of uncertainty and unrest can actually hold the key to spiritual transformation if we understand how to navigate them. From the doctor who brought you 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying, comes the guidebook everyone needs right now to rise above today's challenges to find joy, love and peace. In her latest book The Journey from Ego to Soul: How to Transform Your Life When Everything Falls Apart, inspirational speaker and author Dr. Karen Wyatt writes about why the spiritual journey is filled with difficulties and how to be guided through life by your Soul rather than driven by your ego. A hospice and family doctor honored as one of Utah's Top-100 Women, Karen went from being shattered over her father's suicide death to embracing her grief and finding incomparable joy in her day-to-day life. Through stories, spiritual wisdom, and dozens of practical tools she shows the way to growth and healing to anyone whose life has fallen apart and needs some guidance to put things together again. In these pages you'll discover: - How to identify the hidden behaviors of your ego that may sabotage your attempts to grow - How to stop blaming other people for things that go wrong - How to get free of unrealistic expectations that keep you from enjoying the present moment - Why most people live an ego-driven life rather than a Soul-guided life - How to find your innerpurpose and become your best self Your entire life can be a gift of love when you learn how to navigate the challenges it brings. If you feel there's something missing in your life and you're looking for greater spiritual awareness in the midst of your difficulties, this book is for you.