Title: “Embers of the Ego: A Meditation on Anger and Self-Mastery”
“Close your eyes. Breathe in deeply, hold, then exhale. Feel the energy around you, within you. Understand that you are not just a body, but a soul, a consciousness – a vibrant being of light navigating through the darkness.
Acknowledge your anger, don’t suppress it. Recognize it as a part of you, but not the entirety of you. It is a spark, not the fire. It is a wave, not the ocean.
Through Jamal Brown’s 20th Principle of Self Mastery, explore ‘The Power of M.E.’ – Managing Expectations, Emotions, and Ego. Reflect on your expectations. Are they realistic? Are they fair to you and others?
Your emotions are valid, but they do not define you. They are passing clouds in the sky of your consciousness. Watch them come and go without judgment, without attachment.
Your ego is not your enemy, but an ally in need of guidance. It is the child within you seeking validation, craving control. Console it, reassure it, but do not let it steer your ship.
Remember, you have the power to choose your response. You can let the storm of anger consume you, or you can channel its energy towards growth, understanding, and love.
Open your eyes. Carry this awareness with you. You are more than your anger. You are the master of your inner world. In this space of self-mastery, find your peace.”
Jamal Brown 