The ego is a barrier to experiencing love from "summary" of A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
The ego is like a protective shield we put up to guard ourselves from getting hurt. It's that voice inside our heads that constantly tells us we're not good enough, that we don't deserve love and happiness. This ego-driven fear keeps us from truly experiencing love in its purest form. When we let our egos take over, we become preoccupied with our own needs and desires. We start to see love as something to be earned, something that we have to work for. We become so focused on getting love from others that we forget to give love freely in return. Love cannot flourish in the presence of fear and ego. Love requires vulnerability, openness, and a willingness to let go...
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