Able Quote by Eknath Easwaran
“Do not feed your ego and your problems, with your attention. ...Slowly, surely, the ego will lose weight, until one fine day it will be nothing but a thin ghost of its former self. You will be able to see right through it, to the divine presence that shines in each of us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Mantram Handbook" by Eknath Easwaran, 1995
Feeding ego with attention fuels problems; withdrawing focus lets the ego diminish, revealing a deeper, divine presence within.
In simple terms: Ignore ego to see inner divinity.
Key Takeaway
Detach attention to shrink ego.
Themes
mindfulness
ego
spirituality
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- stressful workday
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
inner peace
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice attention withdrawal?
- What inner qualities appear when ego fades?
A Different Perspective
Ego may resurface if attention is redirected to external validation.
