Let go of ego and attachments from "summary" of The Only Little Prayer You Need by Engle, Debra Landwehr
To truly live a peaceful and fulfilling life, we must learn to release our ego and detach ourselves from worldly attachments. Our ego is the voice inside our heads that constantly seeks validation, recognition, and control. It is what tells us we are superior to others, that we must always be right, and that we need to hold onto material possessions to feel complete. This ego-driven mindset only serves to create inner turmoil and separation from our true selves and others. Attachments, on the other hand, are the things we cling to in order to find security and happiness. Whether it is a job title, a relationship, or a physical possession, attachments bind us to a false sense of identity and prevent us from experiencing true freedom and joy. When we are attached to something, we live in fear of losing it, which only leads to suffering and ...
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