Quote by Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now

The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special abilities, relationships, person and family history, belief systems, and often also political, nationalistic, racial, religious, and other collective identifications. None of these is you.

The most common ego identifications have to do with possessi

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This quote emphasizes that the most common ways in which people identify themselves are through external factors such as possessions, occupation, social status, and relationships. However, the quote emphasizes that these identifiers are not who we truly are at our core. It suggests that our true selves are not defined by materialistic or external aspects, but rather by something deeper and more intrinsic. It encourages the reader to consider their sense of self beyond these superficial identifications.

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By Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now

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