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ego self vs higher self | Spirituality, Positive self affirmations, Self

What My Ego Said To Me

“You must stop this ruling of me,
Please let me go, I must be free.”
Smiling, Ego said mockingly,
“It’s you who chooses what you’ll be.

It’s quite simple for all to see,
All my power doth come from thee.
In myself, that’s where I invest.
I have no say in your request.

You’re free to go, to rule your own ship,
Give to me the old pink slip.
Find the passion that’s within you.
Do whatever you love to do.

Make life an adventure, a quest.
Earn an “A” on life’s biggest test,
Live everyday as if your last,
Show your real self, take off the mask.”
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Narain Avatar
September 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Nice poem. Great reflection on egotism and self assurance.
Maverick Avatar
September 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Well yes Bill...My very contention' yet In a reverse descriptive...Well done and I hope many more read.' All my best.)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I appreciate the honesty in this conversational poem with one's ego...ending with a tidbit of wisdom. nicely done, hubby
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