In this episode we’re on an Ego trip- what is it, why do we have it, and how does it stand in our way? Many teachers argue that the Ego is the primary structure that prevents us from knowing our true nature but are there benefits? And if we’re born to know our own sacredness why is it so hard to let go of our ego stories and come into the present? As usual this conversation will goes on a journey covering Psychology, Anthropology, Neuroscience and multiple spiritual traditions.

Today’s episode is another Dear Bliss and Grit show where we answer a listener’s question. This listener is talking about how beneficial meditation has been in her life, and she asks about how she can keep that expanded state while off the cushion and not keep returning to what she calls the “littleness lie”. I think it’s a common feeling that many of us can bump up against and Vanessa and I are certainly not strangers to it! We talk about the insights we have gleaned, our own frustrations, with the twists and turns of the path and ponder, as usual, what are we even up to here?

It’s a new year - and really why talk about New Year’s Resolutions when we can talk about the big root ball underneath all the goal setting - karma! What seeds are you planting, what seeds are you watering - and how did the word “karma” get oh so very misunderstood!?