🌿 Where You Are Now
Dear friend, it’s so common to feel overwhelmed when the ego takes the wheel — decisions made in its grip often leave us restless, tangled in anger or jealousy. You’re not alone in this struggle. The heart longs for peace, yet the ego’s voice can be loud and convincing. But remember, within you lies a deeper wisdom, waiting patiently to guide you beyond these storms.
🕉️ Timeless Words
अहंकारं बलं दर्पं कामं क्रोधं च संश्रिताः।
मामात्मपरदेहेषु प्रद्विषन्तः सनातनम्॥
(श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.4)
"Arrogance, strength, pride, desire, and anger—those who are thus attached to these qualities hate Me, the eternal, dwelling in themselves and others."
— Chapter 16, Verse 4
This verse reveals how ego-driven traits like pride and anger create separation, even from the divine presence within us and others. When ego rules, it blinds us to unity and love.
🪬 Guiding Lights
- Ego fuels anger and jealousy by making us feel separate and threatened.
- Decisions born from ego often seek control or superiority, not harmony.
- True strength arises when we recognize the Self beyond ego’s illusions.
- Letting go of ego’s grip softens anger and opens the heart to understanding.
- Awareness of ego’s whispers is the first step toward freedom.
🌊 Inner Dialogues
You might hear a voice inside saying, “I must prove myself,” or “They can’t be better than me,” stirring anger or jealousy. This voice feels urgent and real, yet it’s a shadow cast by ego’s fear of being small or unseen. It’s okay to feel this — it’s human. But remember, your true self is far beyond these fleeting feelings.
📿 What He Would Say...
“My dear one, anger and jealousy are like fires that burn the very ground you stand on. When ego guides your choices, you wander farther from peace. I ask you to look deeper — beneath the surface where pride whispers lies. See yourself not as separate, but as part of the eternal whole. In that vision, anger loses its power, and your decisions bloom with clarity and love.”
🌱 A Familiar Story
Imagine a student who feels jealous when a classmate gets praise. The ego whispers, “I’m less than them.” In that moment, anger rises and clouds their mind, leading to harsh words or isolation. But if the student pauses, recognizing that praise doesn’t diminish their own worth, the jealousy softens. They can then choose kindness and focus on their own growth instead of comparison.
✨ Just One Step Today
When you notice anger or jealousy rising, pause and take three slow, deep breaths. Gently remind yourself: “This feeling is from ego, not my true self.” Let this simple act create space between you and the impulse.
🧘 Pause the Scroll
- What is my ego trying to protect or prove when I feel angry or jealous?
- How might my decisions change if I acted from love instead of ego?
📢 Whisper to Share
"When ego fades, the heart sees clearly — peace blooms where pride once ruled."
🌼 This Moment Forward
May you find the courage to gently loosen ego’s grip, allowing your heart’s quiet wisdom to shine through. Know that each step away from anger and jealousy is a step toward your true, radiant self. You are held in love, always capable of peace and clarity. Keep walking gently, dear one.