defensiveDefensiveness … a tool of self-protection, but the spirit needs no protection. Therefore, it must be of the ego, do you see? When another makes statements or takes actions which you perceive as a threat, you counter them. This is a good time to step back and examine why you feel a need to defend yourself and what you are defending. It is something you cherish, of this there is no doubt, even if it is a deep-seated belief system. But is it worth holding onto in light of your new understanding of who and what you are? See our messages about surrender. It is difficult to be defensive and surrender at the same time. Once again you are given the opportunity to choose.