Chapter 12: Humility

Designed To Be Awake

Welcome
Hey everyone, it’s Mick. This episode is called “Humility,” and I’m diving into one of the most powerful ways to tell if you’re having a true awakening or just an ego experience. We’re talking about the difference between genuine humility and the ego’s sneaky tricks, plus what it really feels like in your body when you’re present and connected. Episode Summary
In this episode, I explore the paradox of awakening—how it’s both empowering and deeply humbling at the same time. I share my own journey with the ego, the push and pull between arrogance and insecurity, and how humility is the signpost that you’re on the right path. I get honest about the messiness of showing up, the temptation to perform enlightenment, and the beauty of surrendering into something greater than myself. Key Takeaways

• Humility is the true marker of authentic awakening—ego can fake enlightenment, but it can’t fake that feeling in your body
• Awakening is paradoxical: you feel both your power and your helplessness
• The ego tries to co-opt every experience, sometimes through arrogance, sometimes through insecurity
• The only thing worse than arrogance is false humility—real humility has a distinct, grounding feeling
• When you surrender into humility, you can offer your gifts without fear or performance

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