When I was on my "gnosticism kick" we spoke a lot about egos and I questioned the intent of those who originated the idea of these "egos" or "psychological defects" and now wonder if it was some kind of method of control. These spiritual leaders were influenced by governmental entities in the mere allowance of the "freedom of religion." How do we suppose we are even allowed to gather peacefully to offer up some kind of worship to some being or force without the government knowing about it or even supporting it?
It is obvious that a lot of corruption, lies, and deception are in our governments and in our religions. Governments want us to be controlled and they create a system in order to keep us like "putty in the palm of their hands." They need to establish a sense of "right" and "wrong" in order to control our behavior. The idea of the "ego," "sin," and the like are values that have been accepted as common knowledge but if these were fulfilling their purpose then we would live in a much more functional and respectable world.
It is my thought that we have been forced to feel, to think, and to act in the ways our leaders want us to by presenting to us something that they label as "truth" and requiring us to follow that example under penalty of death or imprisonment or alienation. The faculties and enforcement of guilt and dysfunction through the ideas of "sin," "ego," "rebellion," "lawlessness" and the like are ways that we are "kept in check" while those who are behind the scenes carry out their plan.
In essence, we have no idea who we really are until we experience at least 25% of the truth that has been hidden from us or made to be a big hoax or "tall tale" in order to deceive us. Our governments have low frequency manipulators that can influence our thoughts and even feelings. We have no idea as to the capability of our leaders yet somewhere deep down inside we know that we are getting a very, very watered down version of what is actually out there. We know that a lot of people aren't telling us a lot of things. We just accept things as they are without daring to ask questions; it is easier that way.
I haven't read "A New Earth" but I think that it would help to know a little something about HOW we think, act, speak and if it really is completely of our own initiative OR if there is another influence that we have no idea is out there. IF there is something influencing our thoughts then I think the most compassionate and merciful ideas are all vain because we don't even know if they are our own or if they serve the purpose of the corrupt individuals who instigated them. Anyone can appear compassionate to fulfill their greater goal. We don't even know if we are just programmed to be a certain way due to the manipulation of high-powered individuals.
Are we trying to "get somewhere in life" or are we trying to find out what life really is in the first place? There is a layer of things that we can do and may "like" based on a number of things but there is something that goes deeper that everyone wants to know and an emptiness everyone wants filled and I believe that it starts with the truth. What is our ancient history as this species? Who taught us to be? Who taught those who taught us and so forth? Is it just easier to shut our mouths and minds and pretend we know everything?
If the "power of now" wants us to focus on "now" do they deny that there is a past and future? If these "evil egos" are found in our thoughts then does that mean remembering a crucial facet of information that saved your life is a product of the "horrible ego?" On the other hand, is the idea of choice another "ego" that needs to be eradicated? Are there no options and only action? It seems like someone wanted to find a new way of controlling and labeling us if this is the case. It seems that this person is negative about the idea of the "past" and the "future" and "analysis." These are my "ideas" about what you have stated in a few sentences.
I don't know the fullness of why Tolle has interested you but based on my own research and experience and the individuality that I am trying to build in my own thoughts (which I think are still my own), I think that there is a reason that things like "time," "solar systems," "biology," "life forms," "matter" and "energy" exist. We don't fully know why these things exist and how we relate them and it is a possibility that somewhere someone has encountered some information that is accurate. Until then I think that I will continue to search until my dying day. At least I will have known that I made an attempt to make this life into something that doesn't just spark and fizzle away into an impertinent nothingness but that sought its purpose and source during its "sparkly stage."
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. I just wanted to talk with some other innies about stuff that is floating around in my head, cause I didn't think it was safe to talk to outies about this stuff. But, if it isn't safe to have discussion here...well, I'll just go back into my head. 
