Childhood Quote by Anthony Stevens
““Although we experience the ego as the continuing centre of our existence it is, in fact, merely the Self’s executive. ‘For indeed our consciousness does not create itself – it wells up from unknown depths. In childhood it awakens gradually, and all through life it wakes each morning out of the depths of sleep from an unconscious condition. It is like a child that is born daily out of the primordial womb of the unconscious””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ego and the Self, Anthony Stevens, 1992
The ego is a temporary executive of the deeper Self, which emerges from unconscious depths each day.
In simple terms: The ego is a fleeting manager of a deeper self.
Key Takeaway
Observe the deeper self beyond egoic thoughts.
Themes
psychology
consciousness
spirituality
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- therapy sessions
- creative work
- decision making
Key Concepts
ego
self
unconscious mind
daily awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing the Self change daily behavior?
- What practices help reveal the deeper Self?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be too abstract for practical daily use.
