T.F. HodgeThe ego lusts for satisfaction. It has a prideful ferocious appetite for its version of "truth". It is the most challenging aspect to conquer; the cause for most spiritual turmoil.
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The ego is the main obstacle that prevents us from realizing our true potential. The ego believes itself to be the center of the universe. The ego believes that it is in charge because it knows everything in the world. The ego believes it has all power, because it does everything in its power to achieve its purpose.
It is the most challenging aspect to conquer because the ego is so strong. However, after overcoming this obstacle, we realize that we are not in control of anything in the world. We are just one cell in a lot of other cells that are trying to do their best in order to survive.
Source: From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death And Conscious Encounters With The Divine Presence
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