The Ego’s Final Disguise: When the Seeker Becomes the Illusion
Many people begin a spiritual journey with a comforting belief: that as they grow in awareness, the ego will fade away. It sounds logical—meditate more, become more conscious, and eventually the ego disappears. But the deeper truth is far more subtle. The ego doesn’t simply vanish. It adapts.
In the beginning, the ego is easy to recognize. It seeks pleasure, validation, success, and control. It wants to be admired and to feel important. As someone starts practicing meditation or self-inquiry, these tendencies often soften. There’s more calm, less reactivity, and less attachment to external…
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