In the pursuit of expanded consciousness, many traditions have been squashing the ego, beating it to a pulp, shredding it, subjugating it, and in the end attempting to eliminate it in support of this story: that it is not possible to have "Cosmic Consciousness" and retain #ego. Does this make sense? If "Cosmic Consciousness" is all inclusive, then this approach to the ego is the antithesis of the desired end. I can hear the protests "But...but...but...I've spent my life in spiritual pursuits and the ego does get in the way of my spiritual quest! I have evidence! I have my own experience! The great teachers can't be wrong!" And... what new choices will you make if the metaphysical theories pr