Archive FM

Well Being with Don Oakley

When Ego Gets Threatened

Ego does not like to be examined - by ourselves or by anyone else. But the true spiritual journey is primarily about examining this identity we call "me." Ramana asks us to inquire: "Who am I?" Ego may like the idea of self-inquiry, but ego certainly doesn't like the actuality of it. If ego feels threatened, it can react. It can blame, lash out, create stories, project its emotions, doubt, withdraw, or argue." These mind attacks can be highly charged and very convincing.
Broadcast on:
23 Jun 2023

Watch Don on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

Attend Don’s In-Person Monthly Retreats at Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, Tennessee:  https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/events

Join Don’s Twice Monthly Zoom Discourses with Q&A: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/don-oakley-online-satsang

Learn about happenings at Well Being Retreat Center: https://www.wellbeingretreatcenter.org/subscribe

Purchase Don’s Book: “It’s Time to Wake Up Now: The Top Ten Myths that Can Hijack Spiritual Awakening:”https://amzn.to/3T0vO72

Listen to Don’s Twice Monthly Podcasts:

On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CkEYo7

On Apple: https://apple.co/3Etq8yj

On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ej6Qku

 

Subscribe to Don’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@donoakley

Ego does not like to be examined - by ourselves or by anyone else. But the true spiritual journey is primarily about examining this identity we call "me." Ramana asks us to inquire: "Who am I?" Ego may like the idea of self-inquiry, but ego certainly doesn't like the actuality of it. If ego feels threatened, it can react. It can blame, lash out, create stories, project its emotions, doubt, withdraw, or argue." These mind attacks can be highly charged and very convincing.