The Ego Is Not the Enemy
Don’t get rid of it.
The ego has a bad rap — it has become the villain of self-help. We associate it to being entitled or arrogant. That’s why we want to get rid of this enemy.
However, your ego is not the problem, your illusion of self is.
According to psychologists, if we don’t have an ego, we would become mentally ill. We need it to mediate between the unconscious and the conscious. Your relationship with your ego can turn into either an enemy or an ally.
The ego causes most of your suffering, but it can also save you from further pain.
The Ego Is a Fraud
“The ego is the worst confidence trickster we could ever imagine.” — Dr. Yoav Dattilo
Our ego is a curious beast — most of us don’t realize its existence, yet we are under its mercy.
We usually associate the word ‘ego’ with being arrogant, proud, or selfish. However, our ego is a different thing — it magnifies either our best or worst side. That’s why the ego is the worst confidence trickster: we end buying the exaggerated version of ourselves.
The illusory self is a seductive fantasy — that’s why we succumb to our ego. We let it hold the reins of our lives…
