Ep. 26 What the Ego Needs to Learn About Control

In this episode we discuss the 4th lesson the ego needs to learn, which is "You are not in control." This is one of the greatest challenges for the ego since its primary desire is to achieve control over as much of life as possible. But that's why this is one of the most important steps toward spiritual growth - helping your ego surrender to higher wisdom and consciousness. This episode includes:

• Why the ego is determined to control our lives.
• The mixed messages in our society (and our own minds) about surrendering.
• The spiritual teachings about surrender.
• Why we actually need to both engage with the world and let go of control at the same time.
• What surfing can teach us about the balance between control and surrender.
• Practices for teaching the mind and ego to let go of control.

"Surrender is faith that the power of Love can accomplish anything, even when you cannot foresee the outcome." - Deepak Chopra