EGO
Question – How does one recognise Ego in oneself? What are the key indicators of this.
- Get upset – uneasy or angry when their point of view is not recognised.
- Dominates in conversations – constantly talking about yourself
(Excessive focus on self) and your achievements. Poor listener.
- Interrupting others – valuing your opinion so highly that you do not allow others to finishing speaking.
- The need to win Arguments – an inability to back down. Needing to prove you are right and refusing to consider other’s view point.
- They always need validation. If they are not being praised, they feel invisible.
- They take everything personally. Enen constructive criticism feels like a personal insult. (Inability to accept criticism)
- They can’t admit when they are wrong even with evidence, they will twist the story to protect their pride. Always needing to be right.
Question – What must we do to ensure that Ego has minimum impact on our lives?
- Engage ourselves in selfless service.
- Stop getting offended. Don’t let small thing upset you.
- Practice humility and empathy. You will learn to understand that nobody is perfect and everyone makes mistakes.
- You are not always right. Let go of the need to always be right. It’s okay to let others win.
- Accept feedback – viewing it as an opportunity for personal growth.
- Don’t be superior.
- Cultivate patience. Your Ego wants to control every single thing in your life.
