Broken Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
“That's just your ego, trying to make sure it stays in charge. This is what ego does. It keeps you feeling separate, keeps you with a sense of duality, tries to convince you that you're flawed and broken and alone instead of whole.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Eat Pray Love, 2006
Ego creates separation and duality, convincing us we are flawed; recognizing this reveals our wholeness.
In simple terms: Ego makes us feel separate and broken.
Key Takeaway
Awareness of ego leads to feeling whole.
Themes
ego
identity
wholeness
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- mindfulness
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego protect versus hinder?
- What practices dissolve egoic separation?
A Different Perspective
Ego can also protect self-esteem.
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