Ego Self vs Authentic Self (Hosted by Leslie A)

How do you define Ego? Do you ever wonder whether you’re operating from your Ego Self or your Authentic Self? What’s the difference and why might Authentic Self be more conducive to successful outcomes? Is there an easy way to recognize one from the other? How do you handle it when you recognize yourself – or someone else—operating Egoically?

I found this video from Julia Kristina particularly helpful in its practicality and – as synchronicity would have it – was able to apply the principles within hours after viewing it. (If anyone is interested in a typed summary, message me. I’m keeping it handy to refresh my memory & perception from time to time.) Julia is a registered clinical therapist and researcher; I find her channel on YouTube to be filled with positive, practical nuggets for mental and emotional wellness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfrkVMCif9M

Also, for your consideration, this poem mentioned by Deepak Chopra (here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehu27U02xk ) by Rabindranath Tagore (poem: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/who-is-this/#content ). What’s going on here?
I came out alone on my way to my tryst.
But who is this that follows me in the silent dark?

I move aside to avoid his presence but I escape him not.

He makes the dust rise from the earth with his swagger;
he adds his loud voice to every word that I utter.

He is my own little self, my lord, he knows no shame;
but I am ashamed to come to thy door in his company.