The Ego Loves Its Problems

In this podcast, Eckhart says one of the hurdles we must confront
regularly is our unconscious thinking.  He says our
relentless, self-centered thoughts actually feed the ego and keep
us mired in a fictitious sense of self. He explains the ego loves
problems and strengthens its grip by creating suffering for
ourselves and others. Eckhart says if we’re not growing
spiritually, when crises strike, they will make us even more
unconscious. But there’s a paradox. Eckhart explains suffering
can actually push us to awaken. When we can’t take the pain
anymore, we finally surrender. He says most unhappiness is not
the result of life’s difficulties…it’s our reaction to them.
Eckhart says when we have a foot on the path, misfortune is no
longer an obstacle. Instead it becomes an opportunity for
spiritual growth.


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