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It looks like the phrase "The Enlightened Ego" doesn’t correspond to any well-known chapter title or work by John Archibald Wheeler, the renowned theoretical physicist. If you're referring to a chapter book or a specific quote that includes that phrase, it's not part of his widely published corpus—at least according to available sources.

However, if you meant John Wheeler, the non-duality teacher, it's possible the phrase might appear in his body of spiritual writings—though a direct citation of "The Enlightened Ego" is not turning up, either.

What I can offer

Let’s break down two possibilities and see how we might still help:

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1. John Archibald Wheeler (Physicist)

No known chapter titles or quotes include “The Enlightened Ego.” What stands out in his work are profound insights like:

• "We are not only observers. We are participators."
  He emphasizes that reality isn't just out there—it is shaped by our observations. (A-Z Quotes, The Cite Site)

• "No phenomenon is a real phenomenon until it is an observed phenomenon." (A-Z Quotes, The Cite Site)

• "We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance…"
  A humbling metaphor to illustrate the expansive unknown we surround ourselves with even as our knowledge grows. (A-Z Quotes, Wikiquote)

These reflect his themes around participation, perception, and the evolving nature of knowledge—not directly tied to ego or enlightenment, but certainly rich in overarching insight.

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2. John Wheeler (Non-duality Teacher)

Here, the phrase "The Enlightened Ego" may align more with his spiritual teachings. Although the exact phrase isn’t sourced, there are poignant quotes that resonate:

"The moment I pick up the idea that I need to get enlightened, I’ve already started suffering."
This reveals how the very notion of achieving enlightenment can become a source of tension. (mysticson.blogspot.com)

Another excerpt beautifully encapsulates the essence of being:
“Right now, as you read this, you exist and are aware that you exist… It is a bright, luminous, empty presence of awareness… Without taking a step you have arrived; you are home.”
Here, identity and ego are gently peeled away to reveal a radiant presence that transcends concepts. (spirithappenings.blogspot.com)

These passages hint at how Wheeler encourages dissolving egoic constructs in favor of direct awareness—perhaps why "The Enlightened Ego" struck a chord.

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Want to dive deeper?

1. Could you clarify which "John Wheeler" you're referring to?

   • The physicist known for “participatory universe” ideas?

   • The non-duality teacher who guides awareness and non-seeking?

2. Do you recall if “The Enlightened Ego” is part of a book, lecture, or maybe a blog post?
   Whatever you remember—title, format, or specific wording—could help zero in on the source.

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Just let me know—I'd be happy to track it down more accurately or offer a fitting summary!