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Transcending the egoic mind from "summary" of A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
The egoic mind is the false self that we have identified with throughout our lives. It is the voice in our heads that constantly narrates our experiences, judges others, and creates stories about who we are. This incessant chatter of the egoic mind is the root cause of much of our suffering and unhappiness. It is always seeking to protect and enhance itself, leading to competitiveness, conflict, and the need to be right. Transcending the egoic mind means to disidentify with this voice in our heads and not let it control our lives. It involves becoming aware of the thoughts and emotions that arise within us without getting entangled in them. By observing our inner world with a sense of detachment, we can begin to see that we are not our thou...
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