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Navigating Tragedy, Pain and Loss with Post-Ego Wisdom
Life is notoriously unpredictable, often serving up events that leave us feeling as though the world is crumbling around us. Grief, loss, tragedy — these inevitable moments can shatter our perceived sense of self and security. Traditional coping methods tell us to “stay strong” or “find meaning,” but what if the Post-Ego approach offered something radically different, perhaps even more comforting?
Let’s explore how the Post-Ego path uniquely addresses profound suffering and uncertainty, not by strengthening the self, but by transcending it.
Understanding Pain Through the Post-Ego Lens
Post-Ego philosophy suggests a surprising truth: our deepest suffering often comes not from the tragic events themselves, but from the resistance of our ego. The ego’s natural tendency to say, “This shouldn’t be happening,” “Why me?” or “How can I cope?” amplifies our pain. The Post-Ego perspective gently invites us to question: Who exactly is suffering? And could the answer offer relief?
Consider Rob Collins, a retired biology teacher who lost his wife suddenly to illness in Duluth. His entire identity had been intertwined with his role as a husband and caregiver. At first, Rob felt utterly destroyed, caught in a whirlpool of despair and confusion.
