The title: 15 Lessons we can Learn from a Woman of Purpose
The inspiration: Oprah Winfrey's MasterClass
You would think for the longest that I had writer's block, but that has definitely not been the case. I am bombarded with projects and strategizing. #ThatsAll
But when I take the time to gain wisdom, my mind, heart, and spirit start to become flooded with words and I must release them, or I know I will drown. This entire week, I have been enrolled into:
I bring these lessons to you just in case, you are unaware of the free knowledge and wisdom that's readily available to you. One of my favorite sayings is, "We should utilize our experiences, to encourage, and empower others." It'll be my credo 'til the day I die. Maya Angelou believes that we all are teachers and there are lessons in every experience we encounter. So today I bring to you a summary of what I learned and I place a twist by adding my lessons. So I am exposing me to you; to help you.
Oprah's LifeClass I: The FALSE Power of Ego
Ego-false sense of self. It is the exact opposite of our TRUE self or our True Nature.
While taking notes and listening to what was being stated, I realized that my ego is my flesh. It's the thing that is attached to this earth. It tries to boss me around daily. No matter how much feed it, it always wants more and it's own way ALL the time.
The ego feeds itself on wanting..............O. WinfreyI remember having a conversation with one of my friends' and I was explaining that I remember the first time I went to a high school football game. Although, it is a common event for teenagers, I wasn't allowed to go until I was like in the eight or ninth grade. It was my only opportunity to get out of the house and be free. #Translate: Be away from my parents. They were strict and I love them to this day for staying on me. But the first time, I went, I was so happy and that happiness only lasted for about thirty minutes. And then I was like, this is what it's like to be at a high school football game? (This is it.....I was excited for nothing.) Now what?
In that instant, I then started wanting more....But what was I seeking? What was unfulfilled? That's the question you should ask yourself. Fast forward---> When I entered into the Corporate World, I was making really decent money and could purchase WHATEVER I wanted. And I did. But the satisfaction or fulfillment that I thought I would receive after purchasing a coach bag, or a bebe shirt, or some true religion jeans, I only felt for a small period of time. (I use lowercase letters not to disrespect the designers but to bring emphasis to things and how insignificant they are). When I purchased my condo, that new home smell faded. Just like a new car smell fades. And although I was not mature enough to see that I was disconnected from me, I was. Transitioning into my thirties, is allowing me to trim the fat off of my body, my mind, my soul, and my spirit. The connection that I was missing, was the connection to TRUTH & my True Self.
Operating out of ego means you are operating out of fear. It also means that you always scared and not aligned with your life. Disconnect from the ego-self. You must connect with you and align yourself to the power within. Operating out of fear means you will be running from your life instead of being aligned with your life. In order to become align with the real you, you must remain Conscious & Connected to that peace within and the piece of yourself that knows you are not the thoughts in your head. Know that you are not identifying with the thoughts in your head or the things that are around you. Become aware and live in the space of awareness.
Make the connection to your TRUE-SELF so that you don't have to operate from ego. The ego is a disassociation from your true sense of self-worth. The ability to feel the truth of yourself is how you disconnect from the ego. The ego can not stand for the real you to recognize it. It is then that you are acknowledging and disconnecting from it. The real work of our lives is to discover and uncover the truth of ourselves; who we really are, apart from our ego.
YOU ALONE ARE ENOUGH. You don't need anything to validate you or your worth. This earth was created for you. You hold a special purpose and place in the earth to do something great. And that alone is why you are enough. NO-THING can define who you are.
The easiest way to recognize ego:
Oh no this bi@$h did not...
How dare he/she???
I know one thing, he/she better not try me...
Ego shows up every time you purchase something you don't need or can't really afford. It shows up in all the stuff and things that we really don't need. It's deceptive, deceitful and if you don't disconnect from it, you will become a slave to it for the rest of your human life.
It's the battle between the flesh (ego) and your spirit (True nature). Choose who you will side with every time and in every situation.
Class 1 adjourned.....
Statements in bold are quotes from Oprah
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