Everywhere in discussions and beliefs it is propounded to kill the ego
which is portrayed as a stumbling block in life and progress. According
to Freud’s theory, ego has three parts Id, Ego and Superego.
Id
is the instinctive part (involuntary & spontaneous) which contain
the basic drives and pleasure principles. Ego is the organized and
realistic part, as one matures this part learns to endure pain, and
defer gratification (satisfaction/ fulfillment) indulging only when
necessary. Super ego is the critical and moralizing part which is the
dangerous part as it can bring in a sense of false pride self idolatry
in nature.
All religions preach
denial of the ego, this is because they do not want individual but
herds and your own identity becomes extinct, and we become meek as ants.
Ego is so delicate like a flower that praise tends to make it bloom
while discouragement often nips it in the bud and resentment sets in.
Ego is definitely required for survival in this planet. “I “and
individualism is not a failing, it promotes yours own identity and a
healthy distinctiveness. Your ego represents your assertion of your
unique self to attain your objectives in life. The laws of nature cannot
deny your existence, so treat it as a positive state as it provides
sustenance for achieving personal excellence and in charting one’s life
on our own terms.
Even animals have awareness, instinct
driven, the Lion is the king of the jungle, and they know fear but not
greed. All creative people have hung onto their ego to follow their
inner calling, passion, or creativity, because everyone is born with his
or her own unique talent in their respective fields.
Ego
helps to develop lateral thinking to raise the bar for excellence and
overcome adversity stimulating growth. It helps you lead your life with
higher values, walk the talk, to be successful, happy and communicate
yours vision. Killing ego is killing yourself a sort of spiritual
hara-kiri – Vinay-.
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