The Ego’s Excuses: How Fear Keeps Us “Busy” but Stuck

NO MORE EXCUSES

Have you ever noticed how the ego rarely says, “Don’t do this”? Instead, it creates clever excuses that sound logical:

• “Now’s not the right time.”

• “I’ll wait until I have more experience.”

• “I’ll start once I feel inspired.”

These “reasonable” excuses can keep us trapped in cycles of waiting — sometimes for years.

Ego loves comfort zones. It resists anything that threatens the familiar, even when growth is what we deeply desire. This is why we often feel torn: one part of us craves change, while another whispers excuses to keep us safe.

The key is noticing the difference between a genuine pause and an ego-driven excuse.

💡 Try this: Write down your top 3 unfinished goals. Next to each, jot down the excuse your mind offers for not doing it. Then ask: Is this truly a wise reason, or is it fear in disguise?

✨ Interactive Question: Which excuse do you hear most often in your own mind?

✨ Journal Prompt: What is one small step I can take despite my ego’s resistance?

Sometimes, courage is as simple as moving forward with one shaky step. 🌻