Less ego for a healthy 2021!

Could it be a little less?

The strongest healing power of people as individuals is sometimes not to see ourselves as isolated individuals. We can explain how this works by explaining what happens when the ego is too strong and too much separation and loneliness arise. It becomes, as it were, a battle between the ego and the rest of the world. The separation between the ego and the other creates thought patterns that undermine physical and mental health, often in combination with addiction. Much of what we consider to be 'thought disorders,' such as anxiety disorders and depression, arises from negative thought patterns that increase cortisol levels, thereby delaying bodily recovery and leading to inflammation. This inflammation causes lower activity of, for example, the serotonergic system, which results in increased anxiety and gloom, and thus triggers a new wave of negative thinking. Do you see a recurring pattern emerging here where thinking is a key link? Could less ego, and consequently less negative thinking, play a role? We think so, especially when combined with a healthy lifestyle!

Shots of Awe

Being in the here and now is a good way to put the ego on the back burner. During the wow moments in your life, you are fully engaged in experiencing the moment. It is precisely these things that capture your full attention that pull you away from your thought patterns. In this blog, we use videos from Shots of Awe by Jason Silva because these show very many parallels with the psychedelic state, the meditative state, and thus also when the ego is not or less active.

The ego death?

A total ego death is seen in many cultures as a path to redemption. To be reborn, ego death may well be a necessity. These transitions require a high degree of surrender. It is a process that is daunting at first and later liberating. The willingness to let go is an important aspect of this transformation.

Read more here ego death in depression

The mystical psychedelic experience

Psychedelic sessions with a medium to heroic dose are often described as a mystical experience. Such an experience can often reset negative and rigid thought patterns, allowing the body's self-healing capacity to function again. Making healthier choices with less stress is the most powerful outcome of such an experience.

To be reborn in 2021

This blog is written for the participants of the Truffle ceremony of January 9. Losing the ego, resetting thoughts, and then being reborn is what we aim for. If you are reading this blog, I want to ask you if it could be a little less? And specifically the ego that gets in the way of ourselves and nature. And may you, as a result, experience more connection, love, and gratitude for the here and now. In this way, everyone can give themselves a fresh start with a healthy balance between contentment and progress.

Can we help?

After all, health always begins with a healthy dose of ego. If you are healthy as an individual, you will also be better for the outside world. A healthier world always starts with ourselves. Would you like to discover with us what a healthy balance is for you? Use the following links for more information.

Overview of group ceremonies | Individual therapy | Tripsitter service Netherlands

If you find the ego an interesting subject, we also recommend reading up on what the Default Mode Network does in our brain.

Read more about the here Default Mode Network (DMN) | More about DMN and the ego