Why do people always feel the need to be defensive about every little thing? I mean you say something to someone, any little thing and they automatically pick it apart. Everyone does this. To feel defensive is just human nature, right? I disagree. These feelings of pointless aggressiveness and defensiveness are main functions controlled by the section of your personality titled: "the ego".
Everyone has an ego. Although some peoples egos are more prominent then others, the ego is there. It is important to recognize it because, the ego really isn't you. Yes, that's right, there is something living inside of you, that can control the way you react to and feel about certain situations. There is really no importance to the ego, in fact, it is actually a very negative thing. in fact some psychologists call it "the enemy inside of you".
The ego is not you, although it is hard to distinguish the difference. That little voice in your head is not you. Like when you first see someone, there is a voice in your head that automatically judges them based on their physical appearance. Or, have you ever noticed how your mental image of yourself isn't quite how you really look? I mean, it still looks like you, but all those stupid tiny imperfections you hate are just gone? That image in your head is not you, but your egos mental manifestation.
When you say 'I' in a sentence, who exactly are you referring to? Yourself in the physical sense of the word, or your mental image of yourself?
It is necessary to rid yourself of your ego. Not only because it will help you lead a happier and more conflict-free life, but also because the ego creates real enemies. They start off as fake enemies, someone says something that you take wrong and get offended, even though they didn't really mean any offense. But then they turn real, as in, an argument starts, and then maybe a fight breaks out, and then maybe you get stabbed in the jugular by a broken bottle. this is extreme, but the point is, letting your ego take control isn't just dangerous for your mind, it is also dangerous for your physical body.
In ancient religions the ego was known as the devil, which is funny, because the ego created the devil so you would have someone else to blame.
The ego is smart and manipulative, and will do whatever it can to get what it deems as necessary for its survival. Don't be a victim. Dissolve your ego today!
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I found your article intersting and actually entertaining. So how do we dissolve our ego? Loved the bit about the broken bottle to the neck. Obvivous about the tone of your article and where you stood on your stance. I did not necessarily agree but you gave valid points.
ReplyDeleteA very provocative proposal. It certainly makes you think, which I hope was part of the goal. Even though I disagree, I have to take at least a couple of seconds to wonder if this is my ego defending itself. On a serious note; it could definatly benefit from some support. Perhaps some psychologists or philosophers could be used? You mention psychologists call it the "enemy inside you," which ones? What else do they say?
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