Episode #197
When the Ego's Version of Happy Falls Apart: How to Find the Authentic Self
Are you happy? Are you truly, genuinely, happy, or do you just think you are? I was recently asked a question that sparked this entire episode. The question was: “You said you were happy before your awakening. Are you happy now?” What a great question! In this episode, I unpack the difference between the ego’s version of happiness and the quieter, more lasting happiness of Spirit. Before my life completely unraveled, I believed I was living a happy life. What I didn’t realize was how deeply attached I was to the identity I had spent decades building, the special, unique self that the ego so carefully protects. Today we explore: How any crisis (loss, illness, betrayal, or sudden change) can crack the identity we didn’t even know we were clinging to. The ego’s rigid response: treating every impact as a problem that must be solved externally. The invitation that is always available. There is the calm still point of Spirit that remains peaceful even when everything on the surface is shaking. What true happiness actually feels like when it no longer depends on getting what the ego wants. This episode is an honest look at the happiness we think we have and the deeper, more authentic peace that becomes possible when the old version falls apart, whether we like it or not. Listen now and ask yourself: if everything important disappeared tomorrow, would you still be happy? Show Notes: Visit Live Like Eden! I'd love to hear from you! Download the MindBodySpirit.fm App! Scroll to the bottom, hit Open Mic, and leave me a question, comment, or share insights on the show! Take the awakening quiz! Where are you on the path? Just 10 questions: Get your results with a personal podcast playlist to guide your unique spiritual path! Grab your FREE GUIDE to Busting the Bliss Myth: 5 Simple Shifts to Free Your Mind. Spiritual Guidance & Support Sessions: Struggling through your awakening and need real guidance from someone who has lived it? Book a Free Consult for 1:1 sessions—I’d love to support you with honest, judgment-free tools to navigate the chaos. Subscribe for Podcast email reminders. About Me: My Personal Story Follow LIVE LIKE EDEN on Instagram! RATE AND REVIEW Love the show? Share your insights! Rate, review, and help others find clarity in their awakening journey. Your words shine a light on a tough topic—thank you!
