The Anti-Ego Guide. (3 min 44 sec)

Hello, Mighty Companions.
Give these practical steps a try to quiet the ego and tune into your inner wisdom.

Observe your thoughts without judgment:
- Notice critical thoughts about your appearance in the mirror without engaging them.

- Observe anxious thoughts about a work presentation without believing them.

- Recognize judgmental thoughts about a neighbor's lifestyle choices without acting on them.

Practice forgiveness:

- Forgive a coworker who took credit for your idea in a meeting.

- Let go of resentment towards an ex-spouse for past conflicts.

- Forgive yourself for a financial mistake made years ago.

Take regular "quiet time" breaks:

- Spend 10 minutes in meditation before starting your workday.

- Take a brief walk in nature during lunch break to center yourself.

- Dedicate 15 minutes before bed for quiet reflection.

Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance:

- Seek inner guidance when faced with a career change decision.

- Pause to ask for direction before a difficult conversation with a teenage child.

- Request insight when dealing with a health concern.

Question your perceptions:

- Reconsider your initial judgment of a new colleague who seemed unfriendly.

- Challenge your assumption that you're too old to learn a new skill.

- Question your interpretation of a family member's actions that seemed hurtful.

Choose peace over being right:

- Let go of the need to prove your point in a political discussion with friends.

- Accept your partner's way of doing household chores, even if it differs from yours.

Choose not to argue with a customer service representative over any issue.

Focus on the present moment:

- Fully engage in a conversation with your spouse without thinking about work.

- Enjoy a meal without worrying about calories or diet restrictions.

- Immerse yourself in a hobby without checking your phone.

See the sameness in others:

- Recognize that your boss, despite their position, has insecurities and challenges like you.

- Find common ground with a younger coworker from a different generation.

- Empathize with a difficult family member, remembering times when you've struggled too.

Practice gratitude:

- Keep a gratitude journal and write three entries each night.

- Express appreciation to your partner for their daily contributions to your life.

- Feel thankful for your health, even with minor ailments.

Remember you're not a body:

- Maintain self-worth despite physical changes that come with aging.

- Focus on your inner self rather than comparing your lifestyle to others on social media.

- Value your wisdom and experiences more than your outward appearance or career achievements.

Let go of outcomes:

- Do your best at work without obsessing over performance reviews or promotions.

- Plan for retirement while being open to unexpected life changes.

- Support your adult children without attachment to specific outcomes in their lives.

Extend love:

- Offer emotional support to a friend going through a divorce.

- Volunteer in your community to help those less fortunate.

- Show patience and kindness to an elderly parent, even when it's challenging.

#thinkgod
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.