Deeper Quote by Ken Wilber
“As Hubert Benoit said, it is not the identification with the ego that is the problem, but the exclusive nature of the identification. When our self-identity expands beyond the ego, into the deeper psychic, then even into the Unborn and One Taste, the ego is simply taken up and subsumed in a grander identity. But the ego itself remains as the functional self in the gross realm, and it might even appropriately be intensified and made more powerful, simply because it is now plugged into the entire Kosmos.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber, 1996
Ego identification is limited; expanding self beyond ego integrates it into a larger, cosmic identity while retaining functional roles.
In simple terms: Expanding beyond ego integrates it into a larger identity.
Key Takeaway
Broaden self‑identity beyond ego.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
integral theory
Mood
contemplative
integral
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- psychotherapy
- leadership development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
consciousness
self‑transcendence
holistic worldview
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain personal accountability while expanding identity?
- What practices help balance ego function with cosmic perspective?
A Different Perspective
Over‑identification with a larger self can dilute personal responsibility.
