Let go of ego to discover inner peace from "summary" of Open Secret by Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana)
The key to inner peace lies in releasing the hold that the ego has on our thoughts and actions. When we are able to let go of our ego, we free ourselves from the constant need for validation and approval from others. In doing so, we are able to find a sense of calm and contentment within ourselves. This concept is beautifully captured in the words of Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, who teaches us that true peace can only be found when we surrender our ego to a higher power. Rūmī's wisdom reminds us that the ego is often the source of our suffering. It is the voice in our head that tells us we are not good enough, that we need to be better than others in order to feel worthy. This constant striving for external validation only serves to keep us trapped in a cycle of unhappiness and discontent. By letting go of our ego, we are able to free ourselves from this burden and open ourselves up to a deeper sense of peace. In releasing our ego, we are able...
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