BishopCraig Podcast- Evolving Visions and Versions of God, Part I April 28, 2013
- Tragedy in Boston: The Message from the Compassionate Heart Community on April 21st April 21, 2013
- Lineage and the Evils of Apostolic Succession April 10, 2013
- Sermon from the Ordination of Yvonne Younes April 8, 2013
- The Buddhist Christian Blog
Tag Archives: ego
Daily Teaching for Thursday, May 9th
With leadership comes responsibility. An effective leader is able to recognize their own flaws and failings, and works diligently to resolve their own issues. When they recognize they have made a mistake, they admit it without delay. There is no … Continue reading
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Tagged ego, honesty, leaders, responsibility, self-importance
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Daily Teaching for Thursday, April 18th
More than five hundred years ago Galileo famously declared that the earth revolves around the sun. Previously people thought that the earth was the center of the universe. Some people, apparently not fully understanding Galileo, seem to believe the universe … Continue reading
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Tagged center of universe, ego, ego centrism, humility, spiritual practice
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Daily Teaching for Saturday, April 13th
If we believe our own wealth or security is more important than relieving the suffering of another human being we are being controlled by our ego rather than spirituality. Subscribe to my Newsletter!
Daily Teaching for Thursday April 4th
I believe that God dwells in everything that is. That is not the same thing as saying that, “I am God,” or “the entirety of God dwells in me.” Some people believe that since Divinity dwells within them that any … Continue reading
Over Connected?
A Facebook friend of mine is on her way to Hawaii on a mother-daughter vacation. She took the bus from where she lives to her city of departure, and then of course flew to Hawaii. From both modes of transportation … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, disconnect, ego, self-esteem, self-worth, technology
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Feeling Spiritually Special
We all want to feel special in as many ways as possible. The desire to feel special is a function of our ego, and ego is a very normal part of human functioning. In fact, to be born without an … Continue reading
Posted in authenticity, control
Tagged compassion, ego, maturity, peak experiences, special, spiritual practice, spirituality
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Daily Teaching for Tuesday, March 5th
This life is not forever. Is the argument you are having with a friend or loved one so important that you are willing to lose your relationship? There are times when it is that important, when we are being abused … Continue reading
How Much is Enough?
The below “demotivational poster,” though a bit tongue in cheek, raises an important question: precisely how much is enough? I posted a copy of this picture on my Facebook wall a couple of months ago and received some pretty predictable … Continue reading
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Tagged ego, enough, fiscal responsibility, God, megachurch, perspective, wealth, wisdom
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Daily Teaching for Tuesday, January 15th
When you are reading the Bible and come across the words “Satan” or “Devil”, try substituting “ego.” You will be amazed at how much clearer the passage becomes.
Pseudo-Spiritualities
I have to say it. While I am absolutely fine with whatever anyone wants to believe – including nothing at all – I am absolutely amazed at all of the crap that passes for spirituality that I see flying around … Continue reading
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Tagged andrew cohen, charlatans, eckhart tolle, ego, enlightened, ken wilber, snake oil
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