Mastering Pride: The Ultimate Crash Course in Understanding and Transcending the Consciousness of Pride
The Hidden Trap of the Ego
By MUKADAM AJETUNMOBI
3/23/20254 min read
Mastering Pride: The Ultimate Crash Course in Understanding and Transcending the Consciousness of Pride
Introduction: Pride – The Hidden Trap of the Ego
Pride is one of the most deceptive states of consciousness. Unlike lower emotional states like fear, shame, and anger, which are obviously painful, pride feels good—it gives a sense of accomplishment, superiority, and self-worth.
But here’s the truth: pride is a false summit.
Many people mistakenly believe that pride is the peak of personal achievement, but in reality, it is still a limited and ego-driven state of consciousness.
✔ Why does pride feel empowering, yet still hold people back?
✔ How does pride shape the way people see the world and God?
✔ What life experiences emerge from living in pride?
✔ How do you evolve beyond pride into true power and wisdom?
🚀 By the end of this crash course, you will learn how to transcend pride and step into higher levels of consciousness where true confidence, wisdom, and peace reside.
The Energy of Pride: A False Sense of Strength
Understanding the Frequency of Pride
Every state of consciousness operates at a specific energetic frequency. Pride ranks at Log 175, which is higher than:
📉 Shame (Log 20) – “I am worthless”
📉 Guilt (Log 30) – “I have done wrong”
📉 Apathy (Log 50) – “I don’t care”
📉 Fear (Log 100) – “I am afraid”
📉 Anger (Log 150) – “I must fight”
Unlike fear, anger, or grief—emotions that feel heavy and painful—pride feels powerful. It gives individuals a sense of superiority, confidence, and identity.
🔥 The illusion of pride: It feels like power, but it is still fragile and ego-driven.
How Pride Sets Energy in Motion
Pride is an active energy state. People in pride:
✔ Seek recognition and status
✔ Feel offended easily when criticized
✔ Defend their beliefs aggressively
✔ Need external validation to maintain self-worth
✔ See life as a competition—winners vs. losers
Pride provides temporary motivation but lacks true stability. It is an emotion built on external validation rather than inner strength.
➡ This is why pride crumbles the moment it is challenged.
The Log Value of Pride: The Last Trap Before True Power
On the Scale of Consciousness, pride ranks at Log 175, just below courage (Log 200).
📉 Pride is HIGHER than anger (Log 150), which means it brings more stability and confidence.
📉 BUT pride is LOWER than courage (Log 200), which means it is still limited by ego and defensiveness.
📉 Pride is the LAST obstacle before stepping into true power.
🔺 What makes pride dangerous? It blinds people from seeing their own limitations.
➡ The biggest trap of pride is believing you have already arrived.
How Pride Shapes Your Worldview: The Illusion of Superiority
Your dominant state of consciousness determines how you interpret reality.
🔻 The Worldview of Someone Stuck in Pride (Log 175):
Life is seen as a hierarchy—some people are superior to others
Winning matters more than truth—ego takes priority over wisdom
Criticism feels like a threat, leading to defensiveness
Status, achievements, and recognition define self-worth
The person believes they are right, and others are wrong
Pride creates a rigid and judgmental perception of the world. It thrives on comparison, competition, and validation from others.
➡ But true growth only begins when pride is transcended.
How Pride Distorts the Perception of God
At every level of consciousness, an individual’s understanding of God or the divine changes.
🛑 God as Seen from Pride (Log 175):
“God is on my side.” – Pride makes people believe their beliefs are superior
Spiritual arrogance – Religion and faith become tools of judgment rather than self-discovery
Selective morality – Prideful individuals believe they know what is “right” for others
Resistance to surrender – Pride keeps individuals from experiencing humility before God
🔺 God as Seen from Higher Consciousness (Log 200+):
God is no longer a tool for self-righteousness, but a source of wisdom
Spirituality shifts from ego to surrender
Instead of controlling others, the individual seeks to master themselves
➡ True wisdom only arises when one surrenders the ego and opens to deeper understanding.
The Life Experience of Those Stuck in Pride
Living in pride can feel empowering at first, but over time, it leads to:
❌ Emotional fragility – Since pride is based on external validation, criticism feels like an attack
❌ Arrogance and judgment – People in pride see others as “less than” rather than equals
❌ Difficulty in relationships – Prideful individuals struggle with vulnerability and admitting faults
❌ Fear of failure – Pride is terrified of looking weak, so it avoids situations where failure is possible
❌ Lack of true growth – The illusion of “already knowing everything” prevents deeper learning
➡ Pride creates an illusion of power, but it is fragile and easily shattered.
The Transformation Process: Moving Beyond Pride
Step 1: Recognize the Illusion of Pride
Ask, “Do I need validation to feel powerful?”
Understand that true confidence does not require superiority over others
Step 2: Embrace Humility Without Weakness
Humility is not self-deprecation—it is openness to learning
Replace defensiveness with curiosity
Step 3: Shift from Ego to True Inner Strength
Instead of saying, “I must prove myself,” ask, “How can I grow?”
True power does not come from external recognition but from internal mastery
Step 4: Open the Door to Courage (Log 200)
Courage is the first true power state on the scale of consciousness
It moves from ego-driven validation to authentic self-belief
Final Takeaway: Pride is the Final Barrier Before True Power
Pride is not evil, but it is limiting.
🌟 You are NOT your achievements—you are the awareness behind them.
🌟 Pride is NOT true power—real strength comes from wisdom, not ego.
🌟 Mastering pride allows you to step into courage, growth, and true leadership.
🚀 Your Next Steps:
✅ Recognize when pride is limiting your growth
✅ Shift from validation-seeking to inner mastery
✅ Transcend pride and step into authentic power
🌟 Pride is not the end—it is the doorway to higher consciousness.
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True success goes beyond mere financial achievements; it encompasses the depth of positive impact one creates in the lives of others, the essence of true success lies in the transformation and elevation of minds and souls. It's about inspiring change, fostering growth, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential. As highlighted by Mukadam O. Ajetunmobi "True success is measured not only by the value of financial transactions, but also by the number of minds and lives profoundly transformed and transcended.