In Reverence to this All Hallows Eve We Bid Farewell, to the Unchecked Ego as a Free Floating Buzz Saw Shredding Thru our Hopes and Dreams – Step 7

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“Tis better to be lowly born, And range with humble livers in content, Than to be perked up in a glistering grief.  And wear a golden  sorrow.”  – William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616), UK, “King Henry VIII”, Act 2 scene 3 (on humility)

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What’s the scariest thing about your own ego you’ve discovered, lately?

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How can you tell when your ego is helping you grow or holding you back from peace?

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 Analysis of “In Reverence to this All Hallows Eve We Bid Farewell”

Today’s Zonr post explores transformation through surrender and humility. Step 7 invites us to let the ego fade, so the Higher Power may guide our rebirth. Carl Jung viewed the ego as a mask that hides the true self (The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious, 1959). He warned that false pride feeds fear and separation. Similarly, Don Coyhis of the Wellbriety Movement teaches, “Healing comes when the heart opens, not when the ego wins.” Both thinkers remind us that healing requires the ego’s quiet death.

In Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (1952), humility arises from pain’s wisdom. The Zonr passage, “This improved perception of humility starts another revolutionary change,” echoes Bill W.’s insight that humility opens new vision. False pride blinds us to that light. Yet when we accept imperfection, serenity grows. The sun that once burned now warms.

Shakespeare’s words deepen this reflection: “Better to be lowly born… than to be perked up in a glistering grief.” His poetry warns that false pride, dressed in gold, conceals sorrow. By contrast, contentment grows in humility’s soil. As Jung might add, the shadow must be faced, not feared. Through this courage, we rediscover our worth and connection to the Higher Power.

When ego fades, compassion enters. When false pride dissolves, belonging returns. As the Wellbriety teachings say, “Humility is not thinking less of ourselves; it is seeing ourselves truthfully.”


Traducción al español

En reverencia a esta víspera de Todos los Santos nos despedimos del ego descontrolado como una sierra libre que destroza nuestras esperanzas y sueños – Paso 7
EL EGO DESAPARECE –

“El ego solía controlarnos de muchas maneras sutiles. La ira es nuestra reacción a la realidad presente. Los resentimientos son revivir experiencias pasadas una y otra vez, y el miedo es nuestra respuesta al futuro. [Ahora] comenzamos a sentirnos amables, lo cual es un sentimiento totalmente ajeno a nuestros viejos yoes egocéntricos.” (The Basic Text, p. 97)

DEJANDO ENTRAR LA LUZ DEL SOL –

“Esta percepción mejorada de la humildad inicia otro cambio revolucionario en nuestra perspectiva. Nuestros ojos comienzan a abrirse a los inmensos valores que han surgido directamente de la dolorosa perforación del ego.” (12 & 12, p. 52)

“Es mejor nacer humildemente y vivir con contentos sencillos, que estar encumbrado en una brillante tristeza y llevar un dolor dorado.”
– William Shakespeare (1564–1616), Reino Unido, Rey Enrique VIII, Acto 2, escena 3


Análisis

La publicación de Zonr explora la transformación mediante la entrega y la humildad. El Paso 7 nos invita a dejar que el ego se desvanezca para que el Poder Superior guíe nuestro renacimiento. Carl Jung veía el ego como una máscara que oculta el verdadero yo (Los arquetipos y el inconsciente colectivo, 1959). Advirtió que el falso orgullo alimenta el miedo y la separación. De manera similar, Don Coyhis del Movimiento Wellbriety enseña: “La sanación llega cuando el corazón se abre, no cuando gana el ego.” Ambos recuerdan que la curación requiere la silenciosa muerte del ego.

En Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones (1952), la humildad surge de la sabiduría del dolor. El pasaje de Zonr, “Esta percepción mejorada de la humildad inicia otro cambio revolucionario,” refleja la idea de Bill W. de que la humildad abre una nueva visión. El falso orgullo nos ciega ante esa luz. Sin embargo, cuando aceptamos la imperfección, crece la serenidad. El sol que antes quemaba ahora calienta.

Las palabras de Shakespeare profundizan esta reflexión: “Es mejor nacer humildemente… que estar encumbrado en una brillante tristeza.” Su poesía advierte que el falso orgullo, adornado en oro, oculta el dolor. En cambio, la satisfacción florece en el suelo de la humildad. Como podría añadir Jung, la sombra debe enfrentarse, no temerse. A través de ese valor, redescubrimos nuestro valor y conexión con el Poder Superior.

Cuando el ego desaparece, entra la compasión. Cuando el falso orgullo se disuelve, regresa la pertenencia. Como enseñan los principios de Wellbriety: “La humildad no es pensar menos de nosotros; es vernos con verdad.”

Pregunta:
¿Cómo puedes saber cuándo tu ego te ayuda a crecer o te impide tener paz?

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Comments

7 responses to “In Reverence to this All Hallows Eve We Bid Farewell, to the Unchecked Ego as a Free Floating Buzz Saw Shredding Thru our Hopes and Dreams – Step 7”

  1. Ari L Avatar
    Ari L

    The right amount of ego I think is enough to believe in yourself but not to become cocky lest we slip into narcissism. There’s so much to learn from the people around us, and there’s so much we have to offer just the same. Learning how to manage both those concepts leads to great peace!

  2. Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱 Avatar
    Eli🌱🫶🏾🫡🪱

    In this context, growth and peace aren’t necessarily the same thing. Ego is protective. Talking about ego, it’s important to let go of thinking I know more than I do. It isn’t always comfortable to admit when I’m wrong, but that’s the growth. Peace there would only exist as much as I could get used to the discomfort and avoid living in turmoil over my mistake.

  3. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Awareness is the first step to change. Being able to recognize that my ego is in play is the awareness to pay attention and be present in what I am doing. It is also essential in consciously changing behaviors and evolving into the person I aspire to be. That person is always present and is a choice, so to is the person I choose not to be. Yet I would be dishonest to say it is something I do all the time. It is the notion or metaphor of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  4. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    E.G.O . Stands for Edging God Out…
    It’s when I put my pride above my higher power… it’s when I have all the answers and I never need to navigate life.
    But when I cast all my anxiety on Jesus because he cares for me( 1 Peter 5:7… the ego is immediately smashed and I become grateful and loving again

  5. Elexi W.S.A. Avatar

    In my masculinity, and masculinizin’ I do, at times feel my ego can be very elated, and intense, but at least no one really can irk or bother moi(me) as much. My testosterone levels rise, and so my ego does as well, but better than havin’ an id psyche around right? Anyways today is also halloween, and I send erebody my blessings’ as in paganism it’s the samhain sabbath day too. Dias de los muertos is with us too, as well as all souls day. Real holy time for me, and I hope I carry my good ego + strength with me(moi) too. Sometimes other people’s egos like an anon relation doesn’t realize how sick things have been for people out there, some use excuses, or jus’ aren’t in touch enough to realize there’s never any excuse to belittle people, or say racy gender biasin’ remarks. In my humble spirit I shun all evils, and carry on with a good day lately ereday despite feelin’ like some are sendin’ evil vibes people’s way, maybe sometimes jealousy(still a form of racism).

  6. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    Response: My empathy for people fades when their issue we once shared no longer affects me. When I was suffering from feelings of distorted reality, I felt deeply for others who were suffering like me. I wanted to help them. As I started to get better I still wanted to help and felt so grateful that I had such good people and an environment in which to get better, that I vowed to find ways to help those less fortunate than me. Now a few months after getting right again mentally, I can’t find that same empathy. I still care mentally, but not emotionally in the way I once did and that bothers me. Was my empathy for others really about me? Time will tell but I must not forget my promise to help others who were suffering the way I once was. I must do more than just not forget, I must take actions motivated by the need to help.

  7. Bodhi Baba Avatar
    Bodhi Baba

    FEATURED POST FROM THE ZONR VAULT – “The scariest thing I face is my own best thoughts on how to attack or avoid problems while getting even with others. The place I go to get past scary stuff is the telephone or a meeting.” Margot, 10/31/2011)

    Happy Halloween!

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