Share something from the lesson that you found insightful, or share your impressions from the exercise.

[Tal Mandelbaum]

Share something from the lesson that you found insightful, or share your impressions from the exercise.

[Ralitza]

It is always easier to observe one’s own behaviour, when the emotions envolved are not that strong.

The more I feel for somebody, the stronger I react and the heavier it is, to overcome the differences.

[Tal Mandelbaum]

Yes. On the coporeal level, this is just our nervous system that “hijacks” us. When we are triggered, our brain is flooded with chemicals, and we do/say things we don’t really mean to. This is something we can treat through self-soothing, taking an agreed-upon time out etc.

On a spiritual level, we get shown our own nature, and we need help from Creator, from our friends to rise above it. Every time we experience a failure at overcoming the ego, we have a greater motivation to ask for help. It’s like breaking our way out of Egypt, in the story of the Exodus – it’s a process and we have to keep working at it together- creating the strong enough desire to leave the ego, so we can be free once and for all! In the end, it works! So don’t lose hope, keep working on the connection and we will get there together 🙂
Tal

[Rubi]

Something similar happens to me, and the I feels justified so much.

And I find myself, whenever there is conflict, constantly fighting within myself. I rise above, see it for what it is
and from there no feelings are felt, there is only compassion and understanding.

Then, I come back down, pulled by the justifications of the I; they make sense and are compelling, oh so strong.

I want to not feel so strongly; I want to always stay above; I want to operate eternally from above.

Why is it ephemeral to do so? is it?

[Ty Palodichuk]

being aware of my ego’s negative reaction to my partner and rising above it is key to a healthy relationship. also discussing these reactions is key too.

[Rachel]

awareness on my self is the key here. If i work on my ego and love my brother as myself, then i accept all . and my love covers all sins. with this idea, i do not need to  be or change anyone, i can just be harmonious, now this harmony in me affects the people around me to want to be better humans without me even saying anything to them. So i change me, i change them.

[Jeanette]

Observations of the habits, I’ve learned from parent, media’s and around me.

To see the area’s of the ego/habits is an excellent way to learn from them.

When seeing the area’s that need more love, understanding and compassion to apply into the relationship.

 

[Bonnie A. Bus]

Being aware of  how to overcome my egoistic habits in relation with my family and friends that is the point.

[Yajaira]

I like the idea of constructing a share space for developing a mutual relationship of love and respect. For that you need to be aware of yourself and the other.

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