One common goal of religions is to overcome the ego and awaken to reality. Ordinary egocentric reality is considered to be a trancelike succession of automatic impulses and attachments and thus the concept of overcoming the ego is a common theme in many religions and spiritual traditions. While the specific teachings and practices may vary, […]
Key Points: All religions, belief systems, and fields of study are responses to the human quest for understanding life’s complexity. They evolve with time and context, demonstrating that diversity in meaning-making is a remedy for religious intolerance. Harvard professor Robert Kegan highlights the importance of “meaning-making” in our daily lives, a concept fundamental to our
According to most religions, the act of prayer surrendering to forces higher than you, instantly takes you out of your ego-bound self into a higher plane. When combined with meditation, the experience can be even more deeply rewarding. For, it takes you inward, allowing the opportunity for personal reflection. Prayer allows one to bring together
What Are Rituals and Why Do They Matter? Rituals are religious or solemn ceremonies consisting of a set of actions performed in a specific order. We all follow rituals – the ritual of celebrating a birthday or a wedding; the rituals that come with death… it is part of a prescriptive code of human social
