HappySloth said:

Sure still working on it.

Longest I've managed without ego and remaining totally present was a couple of weeks after an intense meditation and controlled breathing session.

Drugs make it far worse for me unfortunately.  I'd need to quit all use and meditate every day to get back there.

I get the arguements in my head stuff a lot recently.  I hate it.  It does feel like its not even "me".

I've been focusing on chanting recently to focus the stream of thought onto that instead of the ego's negativity (which it feeds off to re-confirm itself).

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The lurker said:

You’re 100% not alone in that lol.

This is the massive problem with labeling an aspect of you as the word ego. Ego becomes a thing where people blame all negative actions and thoughts on their ego and think only the positive is what’s really them.

In reality, you’ve gotta stop labeling shit and realize it was indeed you thinking that, it was the situation what you are as a human being and the events that happened before that led you to having that thought.

You see, the thoughts like you’re describing we have when we’re not being fully aware, but there’s enough so you catch it right after it happens.

You’re being way too hard on yourself arguing yourself like that it’s not healthy, and as long as you’re alive you will never free yourself entirely from another aspect of yourself, it is you.

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Shr00mEater said:

“You are bigger than him, you are superior”

“His car,clothes and money make me look like shit”

I think you are right that this is ego doing its thing.

But, i want to point out that both of those examples seem to be insecurity. Rather than inflated ego.
If I was advising, I would say quit trying to argue. Edit: you will never win an argument with the ego with statements like “you aren’t any better” or “that person is equal”..... ego NEVER believes those kind of things. Nature of the beast. 😊

Just notice the thoughts, don’t judge them. Your not a jerk because you had thoughts. 

Instead of trying to defeat the ego thru a mental debate or counterpoint. Another practice might be something like,Try asking your ego why it feels as tho it is important to notice  if the other guy is bigger/smaller or has a better car. Then just listen for a bit.

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Rnasty said:

I was movin' them kilos, help you move your peoples
Sometimes you need your ego, gotta remind these fools
Who they effin' with, and we got FN's too

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Inflaton said:

Ego and psychedelics... is a two way street. They can inflate or deflate it. It depends on which way you approach the tripping experience.

And some people need to deflate their ego, while others need to inflate it. Just need to find your sweet spot. Basically stand for yourself and trust yourself without being an asshole

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LosTresOjos said:

Inflaton said:

Ego and psychedelics... is a two way street. They can inflate or deflate it. It depends on which way you approach the tripping experience.

And some people need to deflate their ego, while others need to inflate it. Just need to find your sweet spot. Basically stand for yourself and trust yourself without being an asshole

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Totally understood. I have seen my ego flare up after trips. The next trip usually sets me back  in my place. Man, when you've been a dick to, especially those you love the trips can be very hard.

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StoneJackBaller said:

OP, I'm experiencing the exact same thing in all aspects of my life due to the mush, it has not always been fun to come to realization about things that I've relied on the prop my ass up. I believe it is entirely healthy personal growth for me. Shit, some people spend a fortune with a therapist just to get to the point of being able to observe themselves as they really are when the mushroom provides that for us! Another added benefit is that I get to geek out, learn new things, practice microbiology and grow myself almost for free. Hell yeah!

I try not to indulge in the internal arguement too much though but just try and observe not judge myself and let the mushrooms do the work.  This  is not easy for me because truthfully I have always judged in one way or the other, I think most humans do. It would be pretty fucking peaceful if I were able to just observe things and not judge..I have a long ways to go in this spiritual journey and I'm really grateful for it.

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Rnasty said:

LosTresOjos said:

Inflaton said:

Ego and psychedelics... is a two way street. They can inflate or deflate it. It depends on which way you approach the tripping experience.

And some people need to deflate their ego, while others need to inflate it. Just need to find your sweet spot. Basically stand for yourself and trust yourself without being an asshole

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Totally understood. I have seen my ego flare up after trips. The next trip usually sets me back  in my place. Man, when you've been a dick to, especially those you love the trips can be very hard.

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You aint lying with that. Last trip I broke down over the way I treat those around me particularly my family. There is always room to treat those you love and who love you better. Managing the shame that comes from biting the hand that feeds (loves) you can be cripplingly difficult - especially when you know that after how you've treated them, they still continue to love you.

If one is fortunate enough to be given unconditional love, it's the greatest gift in life and I truly believe that. Loving someone unconditionally teaches them they can forgive themselves.

A person unable to self love will self loathe. Unchecked shame destroys people.

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