E-Go: Ego Distancing Through Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and the Language of Love

by Taite Adams

Who are you? How do you define your place in this world? Do you often feel at odds with those about you?

There are many misconceptions about ego. Some tie an over-reaching ego to success, arrogance, self-esteem and other behaviors. Is it that simple? Ego is really the sum of the false ideas that we have about self. These beliefs are formed early in life, reside in the subconscious and have an incredibly strong influence on our thoughts, actions and emotions. When ego ideas rule your life, you are prevented from both seeing and living up to your true nature.

E-Go can best be described as an enlightening and enriching look at how ego creates barriers in our lives and the most effective methods for ego distancing so that you can become your true self. Taite Adams explores ego not as something that you simply wish away, but rather a definition of self that should be re-examined and re-directed where necessary.

Part I examines the essentials of ego, offering several definitions of ego and connecting those to our thought patterns and how we relate to others. Adams outlines the various factors that ego uses as defining mechanisms, offering personal stories and examples from her own journey. Part II takes a look at how ego creates barriers in major areas of our lives and provides specific methods for ego distancing in each of those areas. The principles of mindfulness, emotional intelligence and the language of love are common themes. Part III ties it all together as the true nature of all problems relating to the ego is revealed: the myth of separation.

Are your old ideas about self and behavior causing problems in your life? E-Go invites you to examine ego behavior in relationships, career and health - giving a clear understanding of a life with ego distancing in each of these areas. Throughout, the path to ego distancing through mindfulness, love and gratitude is made clear. Learn how to awaken your true nature as you re-connect with others and discover your oneness with the Universal Source.

Genres: Self Help, Spirituality

222 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2014

About the author

Taite Adams grew up everywhere. The only child of an Air Force navigator and school teacher, moving around became second nature by grade school. By age 20, she was an alcoholic, drug addict and self-proclaimed egomaniac. Pain is a great motivator, as is jail, and she eventually got sober has found peace and joy in this life beyond measure.

At the age of 42, Taite published her first book titled "Kickstart Your Recovery". Now permanently Free on Amazon, the book answers many of the questions that she herself had but was afraid to ask before giving up the fight with addiction and entering recovery over a decade prior. Since, she has published four other recovery books, including her bestselling book on Opiate Addiction, and has moved into the broader spirituality and self-help genres.

Living a spiritual life is all about choices. The practice of spiritual principles and the willingness to remain teachable are the key ingredients for growth. As a spiritual seeker and reader herself, Taite appreciates and respects each and every person who takes the time to read her works and respond with reviews and comments. For more information on books, upcoming releases, and to connect with the author, visit www.taiteadams.com.

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concept and thought behind the book are great and I'd love to see more like this. Some science, psychology, etc. and more about what it does to you and what small steps you can take to change. There isn't blame in the book either, which makes it less of the "you are a bad person" and moe of the "everyone is broken and it's okay".

What I don't like and why I gave it three stars, 1) so much bad editing and 2) the book was hard to follow at times/some topics were beat into the book repeatedly. You ended up reading many sections on gratitude instead of just one. I also didn't like the artsy pictures at the end of chapters/sections.

[S G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love learning about psychology and how it affects us in our daily lives. This book is a great example of that: "E-Go" is an exploration of the concept of the human ego and what that really means, aside from the connotations we've come to associate with it.

Adams is clearly well educated and researched on the subject, and works in the Freudian concepts of ego and traditional psychological theory, as well as some inspirational and motivational life-coach type advice on ego distancing. I loved how she combined more New Age spiritual concepts such as mindfulness with classic psychology.

Highly recommended for the thinking reader who wants to improve themselves and simultaneously learn about how our minds and the minds of others work.

[Nneka Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book on Amazon and it an absolute eye-opener! Well-written, thorough, and enlightening, Taite unveils a mental hurdle that can block you from realizing your dreams and goals. Never have I even thought about the negative effect my Ego has had on my life until I read this book. I gobbled up the many jewels of wisdom like Reese's Pieces..it has truly been nourishment to my mind and soul. Highly recommend this book to anyone that want to make some positive, drastic changes in their life!

[Crystal Arizola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving every minute of this book. Not a self-help book but more of a guide to over all better mind/living. Truly interesting read.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Separating your ego from yourself

The ego is trying to protect us, unfortunately it gets in the way of our true calling. This is a good book to help isolate our ego from ourselves.