The New Earth Consciousness Spiritual Explainer Series

Spiritual Explainer: The Truth About Our 5 Types of Ego

[Updated January 28, 2024] When you see the word “ego” do you know what it means? — Here are 33 definitions revealing 5 ways that people use that word.

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Contents

[1] 33 Definitions of the Ego (grouped in 5 types)
— [1.1]Multiple Egos: (1) Working & Thinking Mind Egos, (2) Left & Right Brain Egos, (3) Inner & Outer Egos, and (4) Mind, Heart & Gut Egos
— [1.2] Ego Growth & Maturity

[2] 5 Types of Egos = 1 Ego
— [2.1] Type I — The “I Am” Ego
— —[2.1.1] Ramana Maharshi’s “I Am”
— [2.2] Type II — The “I Am My Story” Ego
— [2.3] Type III — The “Autopilot” Ego
— —[2.3.1] Free Will & the Autopilot Ego
— —[2.3.2] How To Temporarily Stop Your Autopilot Thoughts
— [2.4] Type IV — The “Thinking & Deciding” Ego
— —[2.4.1] Freud’s Egos
— [2.5] Type V — The “Physical Reality” Ego
— [2.6] Ego as the Interface Between Reality & The Absolute
— —[2.6.1] Ego as a Tool to Express Our Personalities
— —[2.6.2] Ego as a 3D Prison or a Gateway to Ascension?
— —[2.6.3] Expanding the Ego as a Spiritual Path