Considering that the ego is not the self but rather how one sees oneself, we can assume that its connection to true inner strength is weak. When we begin to dance in the allure of our ego, we become so drawn to prejudices, expectations, and roles that our connection to true strength weakens and can even be severed. In fact, it is safe to say that as the ego grows stronger, the nourishment of true strength – and the feedback it provides – slows down.
The good news is that within every person lies a rechargeable source of true strength sufficient for all their needs. To nourish this source, we need to focus on who we are – on our state of being – rather than on our ego. This empowerment allows us to shift from being to acting. When the power we thought we possessed, stemming from our ego, is not actually present, we can fall short in leadership, even falling into a state of the “naked king.”
Our inner strength, derived from our authenticity, is a source of energy that truly clothes us, ensures harmony between our outer and inner selves, and never lets us down. It is this energy that is capable of transforming into action all the goals, desires, and possibilities present in our state of being. I believe that we, as humans, must examine our egos and our true strengths, and if we find our egos exceeding our true strength, we must question our risk of being left naked.
Nil Kalagoglu, July 25, 2016
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