sunset

My ego rises
When conflict comes
Whether true or not
It stands to defend who I think I am
Self compassion says:
“Watch the ego rise,
See the light it shines
And recognize what it illuminates”
“See the spotlight
And move out of its effect
To see your true self
Recognize your reaction and watch”
I move and remove
Myself from the battle
To see the truth
And become aware of my angst
I am not the problem
It exists outside of me
The calm enters in
As the ego dips beyond the horizon