[magi13]

Originally Posted by Judge

If you ego (self concern) blocks manifestation, then how can we now that for sure?

We need to test it

i don't think ego blocks manifestation, why do you say it does?

Try this.......

As ego is strongest within your core beliefs then that's the place to see how it's undermining any thought, emotions and focus you layer on top.

Core beliefs are our understanding of this world depending on the things we have experienced and the limitations of our imagination. I am sure not everyone understands everything, because they have not experienced everything. ^^

Example: Relationships.

Let's say you have trouble with relationships.

You can't find a relationship that lasts or of value because there is too much self conern within your core beliefs about relationships. When you think about (perceive) the ideas about realtionships, you think a lot about how you (ego) will be affected.

I will have to share my life
I hate myself, I have no love to give
I will have to change
I will have to give up something
I'm too fat for love
I'm to selfish to love
I'm not ready for a relationship

I don't think these are value. Value with respect to your examples should be those that are for a reason or a specific purpose.

Ex. I want to be in a relationship because she's helps me. She's useful. Etc.

All of these thoughts (core beliefs) are all egoic and about self concern. You can't allow a relationship to happen, because you run the concept of love or friendship through these self limiting, self concerning beliefs.

You have established these thoughts as the fundamentals that rule and govern your life about relationships and relationships just don't flow, they are hard to manifest and manitain.

Core beliefs or a person's own theme is interchangeable. ^^, I don't think one person is limited by them.

Ego is bascially 'what's in it for me' and 'how will this affect me' thoughts and questions. The ego wants to deny love, because it identifies strongly with lack. You weren't born like this, but gained this self concerning premise through, family, friends and society.

Ego seeks affirmation and acknowledgment, that may be love. So it doesn't deny it all the time.

You can use whatever method (affirmations, emotions, writing, visualisation) you prefer, to unblock your egoic self concern that is at the core of your beliefs. Take all the false ideas about realtionships and consider and choose their opposites.

This is the basic premise of LoA, but many people can't see how strong their ego is affecting their core beliefs, so no matter how much thought, emotion and focus, the results are weak or non existance.

There is also a possibility that LOA does not work.

Relationships, money, success, every desire has the potential to be undermined by your egoic core beliefs. So take your ego for a test drive today and see how it's limiting your life
Judge

I think what you mentioned increases a person's ego if he succeeds and decreases a person's ego if he fails.


Interesting post though.