Is your ego running the show right now?

Why is it so hard to follow the simple instructions?

The Work consists of identifying a stressful thought then applying four questions and the turnarounds. You might hear this and think: “easy, piece of cake, bring it on!” And then you get to question one and are already unable to follow the simple instructions.

The first two questions of The Work are:
1. Is it true?
2. Can you absolutely know that it’s true?

The instructions are to answer with “yes” or “no”. You’d be surprised how many people struggle with this. Here again, the ego is fighting for its life. It wants to add caveats, soften the apparent blow to its long-held position, avoid commitment to an answer, or backtrack and change the original thought altogether.

If you notice this happening within you:
- slow down
- repeat the question in your mind and let it in
- ask/experience the question, then witness and report only when a “yes” or “no” appears.
- notice when the ego jumps to the front with defense, escape etc, thank it for sharing, and then give voice to the deeper awareness that meets the questions.

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