What if the ego isn't something to defeat, but something to befriend? Host Ria talks with licensed clinical social worker David Fiala about what the ego actually is, and why the real obstacles are its patterns, not its existence.
David shares why needing to be right and needing control are the two biggest ego patterns to release, and a simple daily practice of shifting focus from the eyes to the heart center.
About the Guest:
David Fiala is a licensed clinical social worker who has taught mindfulness for over 35 years. He is the author of The Courageous Seeker, and his own healing training included four years of personal therapy alongside his work in hands-on healing.
Key Takeaways:
- The ego isn't the problem, its patterns of needing to be right and control are.
- Letting go of control is closer to patience than most people realize.
- Where you place your focus each day shapes what you actually experience.
- Meditation isn't about quieting your mind, it's simply about refocusing again and again.
- The ego often criticizes you harshly, and self-forgiveness is what interrupts that pattern.
Connect With David Fiala:
Website: https://mindyourego.com
Book: The Courageous Seeker (first 36 pages free on the website)
Episode Chapters:
[00:00] Welcome to Healing Horizons (approx.)
[02:00] Meet David Fiala (approx.)
[06:00] What the Ego Actually Is (approx.)
[13:00] The Two Biggest Ego Patterns: Being Right and Control (approx.)
[20:00] Shifting Focus From the Eyes to the Heart (approx.)
[27:00] What Meditation Is Really For (approx.)
[31:00] Where to Find David (approx.)
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