The Doorway Out of Ego, Part 1

By Rev. David-Uriel Ibarra
Originally written on October 26, 2006

The final doorway we must walk through before reaching full realization is the doorway that leads us out of our ego. Once through the doorway we enter a void that holds the raw material for all possibilities and potentials. Here is where it all begins and ends. The identification of “I” and “me” dissolves and what takes its place is a feeling of just being.

All worry, fear, anxiety, and anything else that exists in the physical world is non-existent in this void. We come to realize and understand that we are a part of something much larger within this void. The more time we stay within this void the more we know that we are not within the void but the void is within us. It is the point of all creation. From this point what is created expands out into the universe. Once an idea, potential, etc. is created and placed into the universe, it runs its course, not mentioning free will, until it is exhausted. Once exhausted, what’s left of that idea, potential, etc. is then returned to the void as raw material to be used again.

The ego keeps us in a state of fear purposely to keep us out of this void because it feels that it will lose its identity once we enter this void. The ego also knows that once we enter the void we can re-create ourselves into our highest potential, which means we will have no need for the ego.

Walking through the doorway also holds the ability to heal all aspects of ourselves and our family tree for past, present, and possible future. Any and all diseases can be removed out of existence in the void. Once all imbalances are removed we then can re-create ourselves into a healthy state to where we can pursue our highest goals in service to others.

The doorway of ego can be looked upon as an exit out of space and time from our universe and into the void of creation. How can this be? Our limited science can only show us the visible universe we live in but is not able to see the edge of it. But going on the idea that the universe is a reflection of itself (as it is above so below) we assume that the universe is a sphere like our world because in nature the sphere is the most perfect, and duplicated, object, i.e. Earth, Mars, the Sun, etc. We continually see evidence of this reflection around us. We only need to take the time to see. For example, the Earth can be considered to be holding an entire universe within it. This means that for every planet in our universe contains an entire universe within it. How large is our universe? Only time will tell when we’ll have the technology to answer this question. The real question here is how do we open the doorway into the void so we can begin re-creating not just our lives but our universe as well? To begin opening the doorway we first must clean our body temple of any and all issues that exist in the mind and body.

For the mind, this can be any issue that clutters it, which causes some form of distress. This clutter slows our ability to listen to our inner voice because the clutter distracts us with unnecessary busy work. The act of forgiving ourselves for any transgressions we feel we’re responsible for, whether in the far past or just recently, is an important method to releasing the clutter that might exist within our minds. Other forms of clutter that develop from not forgiving ourselves might manifest in several ways. Some of these are worrying about paying a bill that has not been created and sent to you, work projects that begin two months from the day they were scheduled, to any other issues (clutter) that we don’t have control over. Once the mind clutter is addressed then we need to cleanse our physical body.

Cleansing the body of toxins can be accomplished through numerous body cleanses available that assist the body in removing toxins that inhibit the body’s ability to function at optimal levels. These cleanses vary from juice, to vegetable, to lemonade, to homeopathic cleanses. Once the body cleanse is complete we then begin the process of quieting the ego.

Our ego (left brain) is always trying to pull us away from what is needed to be seen, heard, and done because it fears any form of change. One method of quieting the ego is by talking to it and convincing it that changes are a part of life, is beneficial to it, and things will be alright when this change occurs. If this doesn’t work then a more forceful but compassionate voice will need to be used to get it to quiet down. Other methods to help in quieting the ego vary but a few of them involve physical and mental exercises, i.e., Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation. The ego is like a child so it knows only what a child knows and sees through its own perspective. Once the ego is quiet we must then listen to our inner voice.

This voice is our guidance that will assist us in opening the doorway and what to do once we open this door. Whenever we begin to stray from our set intent our inner voice begins to gently speak to us to let us know that we need to return to our intended path. Straying from our inner voice’s guidance will send us back to a fear state and we fall back to where we started. The last step in this process is actually walking through the doorway.

One good method of starting the process of walking through the doorway is through the stimulation of the bodily senses. The stimulation of the senses assists in further quieting the left brain (ego) and helps us in letting go of our physical and mental issues. Doing so also allows us to better listen to our inner voice as well. What form of stimulation is required is dependent on the individual. If you’re drawn to aromatherapy (smell) than that is the best method for you. Same goes for music (sound), touch (massage), etc. Once through the doorway what should we expect from the void?

To be continued…