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RAMAKRISHNA ANANDA

The I and Thou Attitudes

Can the ego be a friend rather than a foe?

Since it is not possible to rid oneself of ego, the false sense of self, allow it to be transformed into a devotee or child of God. Cultivate the realization that the ‘I’ within is the power of God manifesting in you. See how becoming aware of Source can bring more balance and ease into your life. Sri Ramakrishna:  Examine the sense of ‘I’ until you discover the true self, the Divine soul within.

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Know Your True Self

Let’s meditate. Chant the word ‘I’ a few times while seeking to sense the true self. See if you can discover where the ‘I’ recedes into ‘Thou’. This ‘I’ is actually a force, a consciousness of God dwelling in you, striving to express.

For the second half of meditation, take into mind various world leaders. Employing prayer and faith, ask the Lord to give each one a greater sense of who they are in truth. Pray that each world leader know their inner self and lovingly serve humanity. Our beautiful planet was not designed for disunity and war.

  • Sri Ramakrishna:  Seeking the ‘I’, discover ‘Thou’.
  • The two main delusions — lust and greed — come from the ego, the false sense of self
  • The ego sense which makes a person feel like a devotee or child of God is beneficial
  • The ego which causes attachment to lust or gold is to be transformed or released
  • There are two signs of knowledge:  the absence of pride and a peaceful nature
  • More balance comes into your life as you realize who the ‘I’ really is

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