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The Maturity of the Ego

Mar 08, 2026
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“True spiritual maturity is not the disappearance of ego. It is the maturation of ego.” – Joy & Matt Kahn

 

Beloved Friends,

Many of us were taught, directly or subtly, that the “end goal” of awakening is to have no ego at all… to float above reactions, detach from the world, and live in a kind of spiritual neutrality. But what looks like egolessness is often something else entirely: disconnection from the very life we came here to live.

 In this week’s teaching, we explore why enlightenment is not the erasure of ego, but its maturation. We look at how a mature ego can stay present in the full spectrum of human experience, without needing to control life to feel safe or escape life to feel peaceful. If you’ve ever worried that your engagement with the world makes you “less spiritual,” this audio offers a different lens on freedom: not disappearing from life, but meeting it with a self that is no longer at war with reality.

 

🎙️Listen to the full audio here


Love,

Joy and Matt ♥️


Energy Update for the Week of March 9 - 15, 2026

This week invites a shift from vision into tangible reality, asking us to ground our ideas in practical action. Early in the week, a powerful reset may bring clarity about what truly matters, especially around work, resources, and long-term stability. As the days unfold, attention turns toward responsibility, leadership, and the wise use of energy—highlighting where discipline and focus can transform potential into real progress. Midweek may feel like a test of priorities as Mercury Retrograde continues to stir delays, miscommunications, or the need to revisit past decisions. Rather than forcing outcomes, this period encourages thoughtful adjustments and patience. By the weekend, momentum begins to stabilize, offering a clearer view of what is working and what is not.

Overall, this is a week of translating inspiration into form—moving from idealism toward grounded results that can support the path ahead.

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Win a Private Healer’s Code Reading

You’re officially invited to our Founders Edition Asheville Event on March 28.

This is the first stop on our tour and the first place our new book will ever be in people’s hands.

When you join us in Asheville, you’ll get:

  • A Founders Edition copy of our book, signed and personalized just for you
  • A chance to be 1 of 5 people selected for a free 30 minute Healer’s Code reading with Matt and Joy
  • Live Q&A in the room where we’ll explore charts and decode what’s been holding you back

To keep this intimate, we’re capping seats.

If you grab your ticket by Sunday at midnight, you’ll be entered to win 1 of the 5 private Healer’s Code readings. You must be in the room in Asheville when we draw the winners.

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