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Originally Posted by Moonglow
I find this to be a simple and good way of looking at it.
Thank you
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Moonglow,
Thanks for your response. The simplicity was due to the computer gobbling up my initial reply......:) To extend the thought somewhat: IMO, the world sends us a message.......defend yourself.....put up a shield! The ego becomes our shield. It is not a shield against God/Spirit. It is a shield for our preservation against the world. It springs from fear, not love. It is not God-given. Does anyone honestly thank God for having a wonderful ego?.....:) As a matter of fact it is when puts down this shield it then becomes possible to 'fall in love'. Yes, this is simplistic to a degree. On the other hand, I see others twist into pretzels to praise/defend the ego. I just happen to view it differently.....:)