I am often asked what the real meaning of the ego is ... it's a word much bandied about these days, and there’s some confusion in the way that it is referred to by different spiritual teachers and teachings. Let's explore ... Psychologists refer to the ego as something we need to strengthen in order to have a healthy sense of self, healthy relationships, and a healthy interaction with the everyday world. On the other hand, metaphysical and traditional spiritual teachings refer to the ego as something erroneous or even evil that needs to be obliterated if we are to transcend suffering and selfishness. And many people believe that the ego is some kind of “thing” or entity, perhaps located somewhere in the brain. But has anyone ever found the ego? Does the ego actually exist? And can you actually get rid of it?
"WHAT IS THE EGO?"
"WHAT IS THE EGO?"
"WHAT IS THE EGO?"
I am often asked what the real meaning of the ego is ... it's a word much bandied about these days, and there’s some confusion in the way that it is referred to by different spiritual teachers and teachings. Let's explore ... Psychologists refer to the ego as something we need to strengthen in order to have a healthy sense of self, healthy relationships, and a healthy interaction with the everyday world. On the other hand, metaphysical and traditional spiritual teachings refer to the ego as something erroneous or even evil that needs to be obliterated if we are to transcend suffering and selfishness. And many people believe that the ego is some kind of “thing” or entity, perhaps located somewhere in the brain. But has anyone ever found the ego? Does the ego actually exist? And can you actually get rid of it?