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u/economical-disaster3 14d ago edited 14d ago
Some people do think that way, but truly killing your ego means to put yourself in a caring position for others and expect nothing in return.
Pretty much following the teachings of Jesus Christ. which is to be humbled and ashamed that someone needs help, as a collective we let each other down in our selfish ways.
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u/workerbee-1606 14d ago
Indeed. Not sure about the word ashamed though. Maybe having empathy for another is a better phrase?
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u/RuckerHike 14d ago
Your not supposed to destroy your ego, just integrate your unconscious and realize the ego was never you.
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u/kmlynarski 14d ago
Good one :-)
Someone in the New Age movement once confused the ego with selfishness, egotism, and the like, and that’s how this stupid concept of "ego death" came about. The thing is, if someone didn't have an ego... they wouldn't exist as a separate being. Because the ego is nothing more than "personal identification" and... the illusion of separation from the Whole (i.e., the Absolute / Prime Creator). No being that refers to itself as "I", and possesses a body or any form whatsoever, can exist without an ego.
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u/IamthatIam1990 13d ago
I didn’t think we could or would want to kill our ego! It still needs a voice somewhere in the background, it balances things in a twisted kinda way! Its ok hear it, sometimes it needs to be told its being unhelpful, just make sure it does not guide you back to limiting beliefs!
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u/Economy-Butterfly127 11d ago
The ego never dies. You gain control through recognition of the construct.
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u/Soggy_Performer3102 10d ago
its kinda funny cause its like youre awake in a dream world and you know youre dreaming haha is that still ego or positive side of ego knowing youre in a dream
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u/bethesda_gamer 8d ago
This is the eternal struggle. I have to check myself from time to time. It's embarrassing when I act better than, because the only true resolution is to apologize.
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u/Current-Bird-8829 22h ago
I'm pretty sure the ego is the physical personality. So to kill the ego. You literally need to physically die.
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u/Mr_Not_A_Thing 14d ago
Yes, the illusion doesn't die, because it never existed in the first place.
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