Men can hear a lot of talk about the need to “smash” their ego in recovery from addiction. Ego is what causes destructive behavioral patterns. Ego is what influences the brain to disregard the consequences of personal action on others. … Read More
What is the Fear of Missing Out, Really?
We hear terms in recovery like “stay in the middle of the herd”, “get involved” and “be of service”. If we look at the global network of recovery like a herd, a tribe, or a community, we can take these … Read More
Removing the Ego for Reality
Johnny Nash originally sang the song “I Can See Clearly Now”. In the song he sings: I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that … Read More
The Two Lies Your Ego Is Telling You
There are two lies that the ego tells you. From the foundation of these two lies spawns many other lies. Comparisons, judgments, putting people on a pedestal, or putting people down. When you find your life in a place of … Read More