Much of our time is spent in comparing ourselves to others. We weigh ourselves based on how smart we are or how good at something we are instead of internalizing that all people are different, and judging a person based upon their awareness is like punishing a person for learning. Ideas like these inflate our ego and actually remove us from the center we need to be in to manifest our life's purpose.
The first step in separating yourself from your ego is to recognize that your ego exists - no matter how aware and enlightened we may feel. The reality is that even in our enlightenment, in our awareness, we may feel that we are becoming more aware than someone else is. All of that is relative to our thoughts, and our thoughts are always working and creating more thoughts. The mind is not where our awareness lies, but within the heart!
The second step in separating yourself from your ego is to redirect your thoughts and your feelings away from where your ego is trying to take you. When you feel yourself climbing up on that pedestal, you have to be able to say "Wait a minute, I didn't say I wanted to go up there!" and climb right back down to the ground on the level with everyone else. Soon, you will be so good at detecting your ego, that it will eventually stop popping up on you that way.
The third step you should take in separating yourself from your ego is to recognize traits within yourself that reflect what others are showing you if someone else's behavior is bothering you. This is a major part of overcoming your ego because it forces you to see yourself as a mirror of the negativity that you are picking up from someone else. We often have things that we have to deal with within ourselves, and others can bring out those things just like a green eyed monster.
You are one with all humanity. No being outside of Earth would separate you from the rest of the human race, so work to allow yourself not to do that also. It is healthy to see yourself as wonderful just because you are different and just because of the level that you currently on. Be gentle with yourself!
Much Love,
Tamara
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