What Is Your False Self?
What Is Your False Self?
Our society values things that appeal to people who are driven by their false selves and therefore makes it very enticing for the majority to follow that path too. What is the false self? What is your false self?
Your ego drives your false self, which leads you to derive a lot of satisfaction from your personal importance, social status, titles, physical accumulations, and possessions and encourages a more “centered”, selfish life.
Your true higher self is your soul which leads you to live in alignment with its qualities which are love, peace, joy, purity, divinity, wisdom, and power.
The main purpose of your life if you follow your soul, is to grow, so that you can fulfill your soul’s calling by using your unique gifts, serving and helping people, and pleasing your creator.
So, you may be wondering next how do I know that I am attached to my false self instead of my true self. Let’s discuss that next.
10 Signs Of Attachment To Your False Self
You must distinguish between your true self and the false self on your quest for self-discovery and personal growth.
Here are 10 clear signs that can help you quickly identify if you’re attached to your false self instead of your true, higher self.
A Constant Need For Approval
If you have a constant need to seek validation and approval from others, it’s a strong sign you are driven by your false self. You are living your life from the outside in and giving your power away to external circumstances, situations, and people.
You are setting yourself up for challenges and suffering because no matter who you are everyone will not like you because of who they are being.
Your true self finds worth from within, not from external approval. You are here for a reason and purpose or you would not be here.
You belong to and are like your creator who loves you unconditionally and has created and entrusted you to fulfill a purpose.
Inconsistent Behavior
Your inconsistent behavior and acting differently around various groups to fit in can indicate you are not aligned with your true self. Authenticity means being consistent, no matter the audience.
Let your true identity, beliefs, and thoughts serve you, your higher self, and purpose and determine what actions you take, words you speak, how you conduct yourself, and habits you form and let that decide your destiny.
Always remember you are not here to please everybody you’re here to fulfill a purpose which is between you, your soul, and your creator.
Frequent Feelings Of Emptiness
When you often feel a sense of emptiness or lack of fulfillment know that you are driven by a false self and not living in alignment with your true desires and values.
Make sure you spend some time in silence, and solitude and do some meditation. Discover what your purpose is, the unique gifts and talents that you have, develop them and help others. Identify your life vision and values in alignment with them.
Overemphasis On Material Success
When you place too much importance on material possessions and achievements that can be a sign that you are trying to fill a void. It is not your fault because the society that we live in has trained us to do so.
A lot of importance and attention is given to how big our house is, and how luxurious our car is, however, these things will not lead to joy and fulfillment.
Always remember every human being is here to grow and then to serve their purpose and soul’s calling. True fulfillment can only come from personal growth and meaningful connections.
Fear Of Rejection
If you strongly fear rejection that might indicate that you are too attached to a false image. Your true self accepts rejection as a part of life and not a reflection of your worth.
It is important to remember that you are loved unconditionally by your creator who will never reject you. Stay on your purposeful path live an aligned, and focus on living your fulfilled and meaningful life.
Difficulty Being Present
A Struggle to stay present and always worrying about the future or dwelling on the past may be a sign that your false self is in control.
True self-awareness involves being mindful and present. Express gratitude for your life, learn to be present, and enjoy each moment that you have been gifted.
You are a powerful, wise soul and all of your answers are within you so allow the space for your guidance to come through.
Suppressing Your True Feelings
Hiding or suppressing your true emotions and feelings to maintain a certain image is a clear sign of living through a false self.
Embracing your feelings is key to authenticity. So, instead of suppressing your true feelings learn to embrace them. They are serving a purpose and giving you a message. If you are not feeling good then chances are high that you’re not aligned to your soul and its qualities.
Ask why you’re feeling those emotions and what lessons they are trying to teach you because the more you take the time to figure out what the lesson and the message are the more you don’t have to keep suffering with the same things.
The universe will continue to give you similar experiences and messages until you learn the lesson that you are meant to learn.
Comparing Yourself To Others
Constantly comparing yourself to others indicates insecurity driven by a false self.
Your true self recognizes your soul journey, and unique path and knows that it never needs to compare itself to anybody else. Appreciate that you’re uniquely created for the fulfillment of your purpose.
Feeling Overwhelmed By Other’s Opinion
If other’s opinions significantly impact your mood and decisions, it’s a sign of false self-attachment. Your true self values personal insight over external judgments.
Meditate and spend time in silence connecting to your soul, inner wisdom, and your creator. Don’t worry about other’s opinions about you and your life because they do not need to know and understand why you are here.
Lack Of Self-Compassion
Being overly critical of yourself can suggest you are driven by unrealistic standards set by your false self. True self-compassion involves understanding, forgiveness, and kindness towards yourself.
Know and trust that you are exactly where you need to be as long as you are taking the time to know yourself, and your purpose and developing and deploying it in service of others that you are on the right path.
Do not let it dictate your future so have some self-compassion and self-love. Know that you are loved unconditionally by your creator so do the same love yourself unconditionally and forgive yourself.
In conclusion, you now know that your false self is driven by your ego which leads you to derive a lot of satisfaction from your importance, social status, titles, physical accumulations, and possessions and it encourages a more “me-centred”, selfish life.
You also know the ten signs that you are attached to your false self like having a constant need for approval, behaving inconsistently, frequently feeling empty, overemphasis on material possessions, fearing rejection, difficulty being present, suppressing true feelings, comparing yourself to others, feeling overwhelmed by other’s opinion, and lacking self-compassion.
I hope you will now know which signs to recognize and watch for that would immediately indicate to you that you are attached to your false self rather than your true, higher self.
Recognizing these signs is the first step towards living a more authentic, fulfilling life. Embrace your true self and let go of the false image that no longer serves you.
Next, read can ego be good? for further helpful insights and tips.