Can it be a little less?
The strongest healing power for individuals is sometimes not seeing ourselves as isolated individuals. We can explain how this works by explaining what happens when the ego is too strong, creating too much separation and loneliness. It becomes a battle, as it were, between the ego and the rest of the world. This separation between the ego and the other creates thought patterns that undermine physical and mental health, often in combination with addiction. Many of what we consider "thought diseases," such as anxiety disorders and depression, arise from negative thought patterns that elevate cortisol levels and thus delay bodily recovery, leading to inflammation. This inflammation leads to lower activity in, for example, the serotonergic system, which in turn leads to increased anxiety and depression, thus triggering a new wave of negative thinking. Do you see a recurring pattern developing here, in which thinking plays a key role? Could less ego and, consequently, less negative thinking play a role? We think so, especially when combined with a healthy lifestyle!
Shots of Awe
Being present in the here and now is a good way to put the ego on the back burner. During the wow moments in your life, you're fully engaged in experiencing the moment. It's precisely these things that grab your full attention that pull you away from your thought patterns. This blog uses videos of Shots of Awe by Jason Silva because these show many parallels with the psychedelic state, the meditative state and therefore also when the ego is not or less active.
The ego death?
In many cultures, total ego death is seen as a path to salvation. For rebirth, ego death may even be necessary. These transitions require a high degree of surrender. It's a process that is initially exciting and later liberating. The willingness to let go is a key aspect of this transformation.
Read more about it here ego death in depression
The mystical psychedelic experience
Psychedelic sessions with medium to heroic doses are often described as a mystical experience. Such an experience can often reset negative and rigid thought patterns, allowing the body's self-healing capacity to resume its normal course. Making healthier choices with less stress is the most powerful outcome of such an experience.
Being reborn in 2021
This blog post is written for the participants of the truffle ceremony on January 9th. Losing your ego, resetting your thoughts, and then being reborn is what we're aiming for. If you're reading this blog, I'd like to ask you if you could also be a little less present? Especially the ego that hinders both ourselves and nature. And may you, as a result, experience more connection, love, and gratitude for the here and now. This way, everyone can give themselves a fresh start with a healthy balance between contentment and progress.
Can we help?
Health always starts with a healthy dose of ego. If you are healthy as an individual, you will also be better for the outside world. A healthier world always starts with ourselves. Would you like to discover a healthy balance with us? Use the following links for more information.
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If you find the ego an interesting topic, we also recommend reading up on what the Default Mode Network does in our brain.
Read more about it here Default Mode Network (DMN) | More about DMN and the ego