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I just had a thought that made me smile. Prince (the music artist) tried to go nameless for a while and no one knew what to call him so eventually had to go back to being called "Prince". He cannot become nameless and formless on this planet of form and names and still survive being known (in his case - famous).

Steve's article just does not resonate with me, though. It might just be semantics, but it seemed left-brained and a little dark. Also struck me as an ego-driven article, maybe a defense against the success or prominence of Eckhart Tolle right now? However, the balance and alignment that Steve talks about is right on. Prince is a great example.

It is important to know and acknowledge your individuality so you can serve the greater good. I don't see a war, though, just a balancing act. Wars are created by thoughts in your head, not the world around us. So maybe somewhere in Steve's mind there is a War on the Ego?

I do think there is a lot of talk about the Ego lately. I think in this generally individual-based (ego) driven society it is important work. Wayne Dyer and Eckhart Tolle still possess and respond to individual identities - I believe their message is that we can choose to use those individual identities to expand our own consciousness and thus the consciousness of the people we come into contact with. They are not without individuality, but they have found the balance that Steve is talking about.

(I just had another thought).... Individuality is not to be extracted from who we are but I think the ego is individuality without thought of others. I think it is possible to transcend the ego either at certain times or at most/all times. I am able to do it at certain times. Based on my limited view of Eckhart Tolle I think he can do it at most/all times. My journey is my journey, though. I am where I am and I don't find fault with it. As long as I continue to grow and evolve in this life I will be happy with my journey.