The false self is known as your Ego. It was given to you so that you would forget who you are upon incarnating into the physical world. It allows you to feel a sense of separation from God. As you grow out of infancy and learn more about the world, the Ego feeds your thoughts of doubt, fear, and distrust. Depending on the environment in which you grow up, and those who have the power to influence your thoughts and beliefs, such as parents, teachers, and religious leaders affect the shaping of how you view the world and yourself in it.
Growing up, your parents taught you what they believed to be true and best for you. Being raised as a Catholic, or another faith, was their choice, not yours. Parents pass on beliefs based on their life experiences, according to their perception of what is best for you. Religious leaders teach you dogma and doctrine as interpreted by their type of religion. Yet as you become a young adult, you may discover new information that challenges what you were taught. Questions may arise, along with frustrations with the logic of certain teachings.
You entered this world and never volunteered to be within a specific religion. You had no choice about what you were taught, about which political party suited you, or if religion or spirituality was your own personal belief. You adapted them from those you believed had your best interests. But now you are older, a free thinker, and you are sensing guidance from above, via intuition or desire. Now the choice is yours. Humans have an inner urge in life to seek more, to learn and know more. It’s part of who you are. Because you are destined to awaken to the truth of your divinity. Your urgings, along with a sense of dissatisfaction with the status quo, are all part of your guidance from above.
Self Esteem
Your self-esteem, how you feel about yourself emotionally, can help you to overcome the ego’s false self. Are you strong in knowing what you desire from life? Do you feel good about yourself? And do you follow your own life path? If so, you are not letting negativity control you via ego or false thoughts. How you were raised, along with your inner strength or lack thereof, can make you free from, or a slave to your false self. Often, many who are insecure seek approval from others. Most times, they cannot make decisions for themselves and attempt to live their life through the eyes of others. When you give your personal power to others by following the crowd, you create misery for yourself. Do you worry about what others think about who you are, how you dress, or fit in with them? Do you avoid taking chances with new opportunities because mom or a friend told you that it was stupid or that you would fail?
If you are experiencing your life according to what others believe or tell you to do, you are living life their way. Not the way you dreamed and desired. You will become depressed and miserable because you will feel you are not accomplishing anything. Or that you are not good enough. People and family do not know any better. Never tell anyone about a desire for business or a project until you take action, as they will only find a way to sabotage it for you based on their own misguided beliefs. When you live life based on the approval or consent of others, you are living according to their view on life, not yours. It’s called living life through the eyes of others. It’s your life, not theirs.
Past Life Events
There are times when we reflect on past life events. Many are joyful, and they should be appreciated. However, those that are painful and dark should not be re-lived. Your false self will encourage you to dwell on old pain and regrets, stirring up memories that you rehash over and over. Staying in a mindset of pain, sorrow, frustration, anger, etc., recreates similar events in your life. Your past is simply a memory, and nothing can change it. Your future is just a potential that exists in your imagination. However, the present day is where we live, create, and experience. The future is forming itself based on what is happening now.
Your True Self
Your true self is that you are a divine manifestation of God, meant to experience life your way. You have the God-given gift to co-create, with no limitations, a life according to your dreams and desires. You are God in action, unlimited, with no negative thoughts to deter you. Your false self will feed you fear, doubt, and anger. It’s an attempt to prevent you from spiritually evolving. It exists as a challenge, meant for you to overcome as part of your life experience. There will always be success, roadblocks, and frustrations on your path. The key is, with which self will you deal with them? The most difficult thing in life is to be someone you are not.
Discipline
Discipline is the plan for moving forward. First of all, you must desire to create positive change. Because if you keep on doing what you’re doing, you will keep on getting what you’re getting. Accept the reality of your true self. Focus your thoughts on those that are positive, pleasant, and make you feel grateful. Some negative thoughts will find their way in. Recognize it for what it is and replace it with something pleasant and positive. Develop a plan of action and write a list of what you desire from life. Keep your focus on your dreams and desires. Love all that is good in your life, and maintain gratitude for the little things, a sunny day, your child’s smile, or the roof over your head. When you live life from a state of love and gratitude, you put forth positive energy. Remember, like energy attracts, more of the same into your life.
You were created to live and create a full life, to awaken to your divine self. Live with discipline from the foundation of your true self, and you will fulfill your purpose in life.