avatarK. Barrett

Summary

The article "Awe Over Ego" discusses the importance of prioritizing humility and wonder over self-centeredness, suggesting that experiencing awe can help keep one's ego in check.

Abstract

The piece titled "Awe Over Ego" delves into the concept of ego and its detrimental effects on personal growth and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes that ego often leads to self-absorption and a lack of learning or listening. In contrast, the author, K. Barrett, advocates for embracing moments of awe, which can diminish the ego and provide a sense of one's small but significant place in the vastness of the universe. The article suggests that regular engagement with awe can serve as an antidote to an inflated ego, fostering a healthier perspective on life.

Opinions

  • Ego is portrayed as a self-centered trait that inhibits personal growth and the ability to connect with others.
  • Awe is presented as a powerful and positive force that can counteract the negative aspects of ego.
  • The author believes that awe helps to maintain a balanced ego by reminding individuals of the larger world and universe beyond themselves.
  • The article encourages readers to actively seek out experiences that inspire awe to prevent egos from becoming overpowering.
  • K. Barrett expresses gratitude for the time spent in awe of the universe, which aids in keeping their own ego in perspective.

Awe Over Ego

Know Thyself, Heal Thyself Tuesday- Starve the Ego

Photo-K.Barrett, author

Ego is part of me sometimes hard to forgo

Ego is all about me not about you centered on clout

Ego is me talking not listening or learning focused on what I already know

Ego is large so full of me I take charge

Then, Awe over ego a moment in time when I forget about me

Ego is washed away awe arrives in waves oh-so greater than me

The world is so large the universe grand I am small where I stand

Awe over ego a moment in time when I forget about me

I am glad that I spend so much time in awe of our awemazing universe. I strongly believe that is what keeps my ego in check! Find awe-it’s the antidote to egos gone wild!

Thanks for Reading! Thanks, 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘊. for the prompt: Tuesday- Starve the ego

Know Thyself Heal Thyself
Self-awareness
Awe
Poetry
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