Ego: I\u2019m scared!<\/p>\n
Higher Self: Really? That doesn\u2019t sound like you. Isn\u2019t your goal to be in control\u2014of everything?<\/p>\n
Ego: Well, I enjoy<\/em> being in control, but this death and dying thing has been on my mind.<\/p>\n Higher Self: Yes, when you come to me about something, I know it\u2019s serious.<\/p>\n Ego: Death and dying torment me because I can\u2019t control them, and I certainly don\u2019t trust them. They show up when least expected and are never convenient. I have to follow Body. Whatever happens to it, happens to me. You, on the other hand, will be around for eternity.<\/p>\n Higher Self: Originally, your responsibility was to preserve Body\u2019s safety and security. Body needed you for developing a personality and navigating the physical world. However, you enjoyed those tasks so much that you overstepped your boundaries. You insisted that Body show a heightened interest in appearances, dualities, reputation, competition, and materialism.<\/p>\n Ego: Yes, Body has an interest in those concepts. They certainly keep me busy directing and suggesting.<\/p>\n Higher Self: There\u2019s a point of being out of balance! I help Body understand parts of life like love, trust, compassion, authenticity, forgiveness, and inner peace. There is no beginning or ending for me. (pause) I have an idea: a \u201cboth\u2026and\u201d situation! Let\u2019s work together, offering stability to Body.<\/p>\n Ego: Ummm, does that mean I\u2019m still in charge of Body?<\/p>\n Higher Self: Let\u2019s form a partnership and share<\/em> Body for as long as Body is on this earthly plane.<\/p>\n Ego: Well, I don\u2019t need your advice before steering Body toward a decision. I know what I\u2019m doing!<\/p>\n Higher Self: Possibly, although Body does <\/em>have free will. Body will have to weigh what drives decisions\u2014love or fear? May love triumph.<\/p>\n Ego: Oh, yes, I remember how much fun it was when Body saw the Porche 911 Turbo S that belonged to a friend. It was LOVE at first sight. I encouraged the addition and was excited\u2014all that speed and maneuverability! Although a bit wary, Body liquidated some stock for the prize, focusing on the attention and excitement it would bring. Too bad his spouse didn\u2019t feel the same way.<\/p>\n Higher Self: For some people, materialism is all-important. At some point, Body may have different priorities. I\u2019m always in and around Body, patiently waiting. Is a new spiritual awareness coming?<\/p>\n Ego: That\u2019s the thing\u2014I think Body\u2019s soul is spiritually asleep. Body\u2019s still putting his job first, self-soothing with alcohol, and choosing to spend limited time with family.<\/p>\n Higher Self: Ah! Since we\u2019re partners, let\u2019s see if we can drop some hints to Body so that he can find a new sense of being in the world. Maybe a different awareness will follow.<\/p>\n Ego: What kind of hints?<\/p>\n Higher Self: It could be that one day, he is the only one available to walk the family pet on a beautiful nature trail; or he finally listens\u2014really listens\u2014to classical music that he loves; or he makes time to use his expert woodworking skills to finish a renovation project because company is arriving on the weekend. These are experiences Body can remember he once enjoyed.<\/p>\n Ego: Sounds like the kind of life-balancing you\u2019re always talking about. Do you think Body will take our hints?<\/p>\n Higher Self: \u00a0I hope so. Let\u2019s set our intentions to help Body find another way forward and see what happens.<\/p>\n Ego: Right, and I\u2019m happy that I have the possibility of a future.<\/p>\n From a higher vantage:<\/em> As you evolve in your humanness, your Higher Self offers ways to move forward. Awaken to know your heart, now. Be willing to meet whatever is there with courage. 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