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Tame the Ego: Insights from Ancient Alchemy to Access Your Spiritual Power
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Tame the Ego: Insights from Ancient Alchemy to Access Your Spiritual Power

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Franklin O'Kanu
Apr 26, 2024
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Understand the Ego: The Tyrant King Suppressing Your True Self

According to ancient alchemists, we have two rulers of our psyche — the ego and our true inner self. The ego, seen as an artificial construct or suppresses our authentic self. It is fueled by reactive adaptations, illusions, and past hurts, creating an imagined reality that governs our thoughts and behaviors.

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