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EP05 The Ego: Taming Our Inner Critic

Season 1, Ep. 5

If you have wondered what that inner voice is – the one that is self-critical, wounding or full of doubt – we are taking a closer look on this episode of Life is the Practice. Known as “the Egoic State,” the noisy, negative chatter so many of us carry within us as we move through daily life has the power to erode not only our inner peace but to destabilize and create meanness in the world at large. If only, like the plants and animals around us, we were able to naturally inhabit the planet from a place of oneness! Well, my friends, that is the goal of this closer look at what it means to move towards mindfulness. We look at the ego, where it resides and how it hobbles our ability to live an abundant life. My goal is to help bring awareness and provide you with some basic tools to begin the work of taming that inner critic – recognizing and stepping away from what is known as the Egoic State. I invite you to join me in moving from a place of scarcity towards nourishment and unconditional light. All that you need resides within you!


Are you longing to live in a place of inner peace, abundance, and confidence? Had enough of self-doubt, fear, and a nagging scarcity mindset? Then I invite you to explore my online course. It integrates all the teachings I use in my 1:1 coaching practice and the wisdom I've acquired over 25 years of mindfulness and research. Welcome!


You might also enjoy visiting my website, where you can sign up for my free newsletter, find complimentary guided meditations and listen to all my podcast episodes.


Juan’s Inner Presence Meditation can be found here.

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