Ego vs Intuition: 4 Ways To Tell The Difference
#1 Does the voice sound wise and calm, or does it sound judgemental and controlling?
When we pay attention to our inner world, we realize that we have two voices within us: the voice of our ego, and the voice of our consciousness — which we often call intuition.
The ego is that part of us that wants to keep us safe at all costs. It makes up stories and creates beliefs that lead us to always play safe and stay in our comfort zones. It lives in constant fear: fear of getting hurt, fear of rejection, fear of the past repeating itself.
On the other hand, our intuition knows how to live in the present moment. It knows there’s a life force working for us, guiding and supporting us every step of the way. It doesn’t judge, freak out, or obsess over anything.
When we first start our spiritual journey, it’s easy to see our ego as something we need to get rid of. We’re told how harmful and painful it can be, and how better our lives would be without it.
Although it does more harm than good, I don’t believe we should eliminate it from our lives (is it even possible?). But I do believe in our ability to acknowledge its presence and learn how to deal with it.
