Whenever I entertain thoughts of revenge or experience pleasure from another person's misfortune, those thoughts all originate from my ego. My ego is part of me and will always be, but I decide what and how much I feed the thoughts that my ego presents to me. Some thoughts I let die from malnutrition.
A rip hammer is a tool with a lot of different uses. It can pound nails, pull nails, split lumber, be used to measure, tear down drywall, straighten saw blades, dig holes, break up ice dams, and even scratch my back.
My ego is also a tool. How and when I use it is up to me.
My ego knows very little about peace and serenity. My heart knows a lot about peace and serenity.
My heart is also a tool. How and when I use it is up to me.
I hope to be mindful when selecting a tool to put into use.