In Barnabas, we talk about “The Imposter.” Richard Rohr captures the real meaning of “imposter” as he relates this false self to our :shadow Self.” Many of us have fallen into the trap of believing our shadow (false self, ego, imposter…) and we have paid dearly for buying into the
This last post in April is the last of a four week discussion on the “Ego.†If you read this blog regularly, you may realize that this post is later in the week than the usual Tuesday night ramblings. The simple reason that I am finally posting at 11:59 on
Years ago I read Brennan Manning’s book, “Abba’s Child.†On his incredible journey of teaching me about being God’s “Beloved,†he speaks of the imposter in his life. I think this imposter is what today, we are calling the ego. Here is a conversation that he had with his “imposterâ€
A lot is being written and discussed these days about the ego. Spiritual directors, talk show hosts, “How to†books and even the Bible. I have had some serious battles with this deceiving giant most of my life. I find it impossible to keep it contained outside of humiliation, shame
