1. The Journey from Ego to Soul.
Specialness is the ego’s desire to stand out, to be different, and to be seen as unique or superior. It feeds on separation and comparison. Specialness thrives in the ego’s realm, where identity is built upon achievements, relationships, or possessions that distinguish one from others. However, this pursuit of being "special" only reinforces the sense of lack, as it is rooted in a perception of incompleteness and insufficiency.
Unconditional love, by contrast, is boundless and inclusive. It is not based on external factors or comparisons, nor does it demand recognition or special treatment. Unconditional love is the natural expression of our true Self — our spiritual Self — which seeks connection, oneness, and unity rather than division. It exists independently of achievements or roles and recognizes the inherent worth in all beings. This love nourishes the soul, fostering inner peace and fulfillment.
The part of you that craves unconditional love is your soul — the core of your being that knows its completeness and oneness with all. Specialness, which arises from the ego, is focused on exclusion and superiority, and therefore it can never meet the soul’s need for unconditional love. These two states are polar opposites: one creates separation, while the other dissolves it. Specialness provides temporary satisfaction to the ego, but it cannot offer the deep, abiding contentment that unconditional love brings.
Specialness: Seeks approval, thrives on comparison, and is dependent on external validation. It leads to cycles of attachment and disappointment.
Unconditional Love: Is self-sustaining, rooted in inner peace, and embraces unity. It provides lasting fulfillment because it reflects the true nature of the self.
"But Here’s the Thing…"
The more you chase specialness, the more you reinforce the very emptiness you’re trying to escape. It’s like pouring water into a bucket with holes —you’re never going to fill it. The soul doesn’t need the world to see it as special because it already knows its inherent worth. Satisfaction comes when you stop running after the illusion of specialness and realize that unconditional love was yours all along. The moment you let go of needing to be special, that’s when you discover just how deeply loved you already are.
#thinkgod
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
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