Ego is Not the Enemy, It's a Guide
Last week, during a peaceful stroll at GKVK, I saw a boy
deeply engrossed in a book titled Ego is the Enemy. I walked by,
enjoying the fresh air, but on my way back, he was still there, reading. It
stirred something within me.
Is Ego really an enemy? Or… could it be a friend?
Curious, I struck up a conversation. The boy, a commerce
student doing an online degree while working on an e-commerce app, shared his
story. He chose an online course to have time for his passions—reading and
learning through experiences beyond the classroom. I was amazed to know that he
is not active on any social media.
I asked if I could capture a photo of him with the book. He
agreed. This small interaction gave me a fresh perspective on “ego.”
We often hear, Ego is the cause of all problems. But
is that entirely fair?
Ego simply means identity. Our identity forms through
four parts: our body, senses, thoughts, and emotions. Without it, we wouldn’t
even know who we are—much less seek meaning in life. Ego, in this light, is not
a villain. It’s a foundation—a portal through which we can explore our deeper
essence.
What if, instead of battling our ego, we work with it, as a
friend? These four elements—body, senses, thoughts, emotions—can lead us to our
true selves, the “tat tvam asi” within.
#suswasaSpace
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anxiety, and irritating thoughts and quickly return to a state of peace and
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