What if the very beliefs you’ve carried your whole life are the source of your suffering? In this episode, Aaron Abke returns to share insights on the ego, breaking down its three core beliefs that keep us trapped in cycles of fear, lack, and control. He explains how our misunderstanding of the ego causes unnecessary suffering—and how, when seen clearly, the ego can actually be an ally on the path of awakening.
Aaron guides us through the process of moving from compulsivity to consciousness, releasing the illusion of lack, and embracing a deeper abundance that is not dependent on external circumstances.
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0:00 Intro
1:35 What Ego is & How It’s Misunderstood
5:12 How Aaron Woke Up To His Ego
10:01 Why Ego is Actually Essential & Useful in Moderation
16:44 Spiritual Bypassing & Misconceptions of Nonduality
26:33 Balancing Individuation with Integration
33:59 Reality of Oneness & Inter-Being
38:09 The 3 Beliefs of the Ego that Keep us Trapped
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45:29 Overcoming Lack and Embracing Abundance Mindset
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1:06:30 Practical Steps to Transcending Lack in Real Time
1:25:50 The Opportunity Hidden in Challenges
1:35:52 Processing Intense Negative Emotions
1:42:04 Go From Compulsivity to Consciousness
1:46:26 Summary of 3 Steps to Emotional Freedom
1:49:41 Outcome Happiness: How to Find Inner Joy that Doesn’t Go Away
1:54:15 Releasing Control & Surrendering to Life
2:09:49 Growing Through Romantic Relationships
2:17:13 Finding Our Unique Purpose
2:25:00 Conclusion
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