In general,

The Path is first to replace negativity with positivity,

To replace negative self-esteem with positive self-esteem,

To replace dullness and depression with happiness and vitality.

Then,

To become calm and at Peace,

Tranquil and Still.

Then,

To go beyond both positivity and negativity,

To that which transcends all,

Is all,

And is beyond all,

Where sorrow and suffering, ego and ignorance are no longer.

This is liberation.

This is what we truly seek.

Here,

The path, the seeker, the teacher,

All are seen to be illusory,

Dualistic illusions,

Born of ignorance.

So,

From Negative to Positive to Peace, to Transcendent*,

In general this is the way.

Namaste

Tom

*In terms of the gunas this would be from Tamas to Rajas to Sattva to Jnana/Moksha

To learn more about this path and the Gunas see these links:

The three energies (three Gunas)

Q. I genuinely understand the teachings but still egoic tendencies arise. What can I do?