Seven Stages Of The Ego — by Rumi, as told by Elif Shafak

Welles · Post by **Welles** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:54 pm

"The first stage is the Depraved Ego (Nafs), the most primitive and common state of being, when the soul is entrapped in worldly pursuits. Most human beings are stuck there, struggling and suffering in the service of their ego but always holding others responsible for their continuing unhappiness. If and when a person becomes aware of the ego’s abased situation, by starting to work on himself, he can move to the next stage, which in a way is the opposite of the previous one. Instead of blaming other people all the time, the person who has reached this stage blames himself, sometimes to the point of self effacement.

Herein the ego becomes the Accusing Nafs and thus starts the journey toward inner purification."

That's just the first stage and introducing the second. You really should read this brief bit of brilliance!

Seven Stages Of The Ego — by Rumi, as told by Elif Shafak

http://www.awakin.org/read/audio.php?op=play&tid=2300

happyrain · Post by **happyrain** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:01 pm

Inayat Khan greatly respects Rumi and teaches techniques In exercising control over the ego. To many this may seem contradictory or even unheard of...
I appreciate your recent contributions Welles and from others also on the forum...

Post by **Sandy** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:33 am

Thank you Welles, this piece is much appreciated.
love,
Sandy

RunningScroll · Post by **RunningScroll** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:57 am

Thanks Welles. A nice one!

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