The ego versus hopelessness

The ego versus hopelessness.   The ego is so easily manipulated. It thrives on looking, desiring, wanting 'something' it cannot find. It thrives on avoiding what it doesn't like or want. And yet... what is this thing we call ego? Locked up in an existential crises; ego is trying to exist against all odds... it is a ghost, an idea, at best a concept. Yet this mish mash of neurological wiring which creates a 'sense of self' is holding all the power if you attach and align with it. And so. . . in a hidden despair the ego avoiding hopeless may be trying. Many people are running around awakening, doing workshops, finding the light, getting their feminine to rise. . . Good on them? And many are marketing great promises of success, unlocking emotions, smarter minds, happiness, love, peace, relationship promises etc. Ego's are so drawn to these and lots of money may exchange hands as a result. They may even help, to a point ! Yet [...]