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Which Signs of Spiritual Transformation are Actually the Ego in Disguise?

The ego’s main goal is to be somebody.

Sebastian Calmes
3 min readMar 20, 2022
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Relationships are coming to an end:

It’s true that when you’re on a spiritual journey you will naturally let go of some relationships. This can be scary for all parties involved. But it’s ok. Everyone is on their own path towards the light. For example, an old you may have partied a lot, but the new you sees that partying does not serve you. So it would be natural to not hang out with friends that also partied a lot.

The universe wants to communicate with you:

The universe is talking to everyone always. It’s up to you to read the signs. The universe will communicate to you even more when you ask it to. It will communicate in a language of signs that is unique to you. Everything has meaning and significance. Open your eyes to a world bursting with meaning!

You feel out of place:

This one is tricky as the “out of place” feeling can actually be the ego wanting to further your identification with separateness. The ego is sly in that it will use spirituality as a way to make you feel superior to other people. Just watch out for this. My personal experience with spirituality is that I feel MORE IN PLACE than ever before. Meaning that I…

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Sebastian Calmes
Sebastian Calmes

Written by Sebastian Calmes

Intuitive Empowerment Coach. Email sebastiancalmes@gmail.com for session inquiry. Phone, virtual, or in-person (Lexington, KY).

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I think people have a misconception that a spiritual transformation is going to be bliss. Lmao... NOTHING could be further from the truth! As you pointed out, it is legitimately the shedding of the old to make room for the new--and that is a death…

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Meaning that I am exactly where I need to be.

You make so many valid points, Sebastian. I particularly appreciate the explanation of "feeling out of place" and "being exactly where you are supposed to be": different and yet the same. An eye opening story, thanks.

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Great signs to watch for. Spiritual transformation is hard work!

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