As the egoic mind begins to identify with a sense of self that is emotionally arrested in childhood, the pain-body energy will intensify. This trauma gets continually re-triggered every single time the pain-body begins to justify its existence by identifying with its wounded self. It’s as if the pain-body says, “I have been hurt by others and therefore I deserve to be angry.”

Einstein once said, “The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.” What if science, philosophy, and spirituality have been on tangential paths in their pursuit of the truth about creation, each one stemming from distinct perceptions of reality but ultimately converging at a singular point of divine truth?

The following Spiritual Life Coaching exercises, if practiced regularly, can help you to become conscious of your ego, create a space between your egoic mind and your pure consciousness, and begin your path toward self transcendence:

Anorexia does not exist in tribal cultures. It is a disease that is brought on by our “civilized” society. We are conditioned to feel shame and guilt from early on when we don’t “measure up” to others around us. It is the ego that inflicts hurt onto others and it is the ego that feels pain so intensely. Every negative emotion you’ve ever felt such as sadness, depression, or humiliation has been because of your ego’s reaction and nothing more.

As we approach the end of the Mayan Calendar on December 21, 2012, a small percentage of humanity is evolving from an egoic mind-centered, self-destructive state of suffering into a heart-centered, selfless and creative state of being. Intricately connected to Gaia–our Mother Earth–this burgeoning New Species of humanity will actualize the protective and balancing nature of the sacred feminine.

Becoming consciously aware of your ego when facing each challenge in life is necessary for ego transcendence. Calmly and patiently being vigilant to each challenge as soon as it arises, will allow the challenge to play itself out, and eventually dissolve. Your only concern should be what is happening now, in the present moment.