3 Hidden Beliefs That Keep You Miserable (and How to Break Free) | Aaron Abke
What if the very beliefs you’ve carried your whole life are the source of your suffering? In this episode, Aaron Abke returns to share insights on the ego, breaking down its three core beliefs that keep us trapped in cycles of fear, lack, and control. He explains how our misunderstanding of the ego causes unnecessary suffering—and how, when seen clearly, the ego can actually be an ally on the path of awakening. Aaron guides us through the process of moving from compulsivity to consciousness, releasing the illusion of lack, and embracing a deeper abundance that is not dependent on external circumstances.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
INTEGRATING THE EGO
Aaron explains that the ego is not something to destroy, but to understand. When seen clearly, the ego can become an ally in our growth instead of a source of suffering.
3 BELIEFS OF THE EGO
At the root of the ego are three core beliefs: lack, attachment, and control. These unconscious patterns shape how we experience life, until we learn to see through them.
PATH TO INNER FREEDOM
Our compulsive patterns keep us cycling in the same suffering. By bringing awareness to them, we gain the ability to choose presence over reactivity, and joy over fear.
QUOTES FOR REFLECTION
“That is the definition of self mastery: the ability to be in your chosen state of being, at will, regardless of the circumstance.”
“The ego is our greatest teacher, it teaches us everything we need to know about ourselves.”
“Our emotions are reflections, not directions.
We have to allow our emotions to show us the truth”