đš In the Pain of Beauty: What Is Love?Part 3 — Love, Ego, Destiny, and the Divineđ Love and the EgoOne of the greatest hidden battles inside love is the battle with the ego.The ego wants:ControlCertaintySuperiorityProtectionLove wants:SurrenderTrustEqualityOpennessWhen we love, the ego feels threatened.Why?Because love requires vulnerability.To love someone deeply means: “I cannot control everything.” “I may be hurt.” “I am not self-sufficient.”
đš In the Pain of Beauty: What Is Love? Part 3 — Love, Ego, Destiny, and the Divine đ Love and the Ego One of the greatest hidden battles inside love is the battle with the ego. The ego wants: Control Certainty Superiority Protection Love wants: Surrender Trust Equality Openness When we love, the ego feels threatened. Why? Because love requires vulnerability. To love someone deeply means: “I cannot control everything.” “I may be hurt.” “I am not self-sufficient.” The ego resists this. It prefers safety over depth. But without surrendering the ego, love remains shallow. True love softens pride. It teaches humility. It reminds us that strength is not dominance — it is emotional courage. đĨ Love and Destiny Many people ask: “Is love fate?” Some believe certain connections are written in destiny. Others believe love is a choice. Perhaps the truth lies in between. We may not choose who touches our soul. But we choose how we respond. Destiny may bring two hearts together. But co...