I sat cross-legged on my mat, watching others in their usual places, some in peculiar positions as we all anticipated the beginning of our yoga session. Before we actually began, our teacher held a basket for us to pass around so that we could "empty our ego into it." Ego is that part of ourselves that wants to compete, outshine and out do others; the part of us that always is comparing and measuring us against the standard of others. The definition of ego given is "edging God out." Having the basket in my lap, I quickly became aware of how hard it is to let go of ego . . . even for a yoga session. But that was then, a few months ago. Rest, solitude, and reflection has probably consumed me a bit more than I imagined. Yet, I find myself enduring and persevering better than in the past. Little by little, I am realizing the blessing of letting go and moving forward. As I have let my ego stay in its basket, I am mor...