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Listen to powerful reasoning from Ras Stimulant as he shares how one who battles with one’s ego can lead to mental illness (Psycho sickness).
Ras Stimulant advises those struggling with mental health issues to meet with a therapist or trusted friend to discuss their struggles.
To overcome the betrayal of the ego and live as our genuine selves, we can take certain steps.
The ego can be both a powerful friend and an invisible enemy of the self. It is fundamentally the way one defines oneself, the things they believe and the way they behave. The ego is a self-constructed entity that represents a person’s identity, self-worth, and success to themselves and to others. However, the ego can cause negative consequences, where a person can feel a sense of betrayal from not being able to be their genuine self.
The ego is a construct of our sense of attachment to our external environment, skewing our point of view of the world. It is a necessary and helpful part of who we are, but it also limits our freedom and can create inner conflicts. When the ego dominates our collective sense of identity, we place value on appearances, approval, and perception rather than our real selves. The ego often prioritizes our self-interests, disregarding the importance of others.
This betrayal of our genuine selves results in unhappiness, disappointment, stress, and contradictions in our lives. The constant comparison that our ego promotes has a negative impact on us, as it becomes an impediment to our growth, resulting in a lack of self-awareness, opinions that lack independence, and a false sense of self.
The ego can create false perceptions of our lives and distort reality, with self-esteem forming at the heart of the delusion. Individuals with a high self-esteem can become overly self-assured and in turn, create an imbalanced sense of self-importance. This can lead to dishonesty, egocentricity, and the inability to connect with others.
The ego moves a person away from acknowledging their flaws, negative traits, and potential imperfections. It promotes a rigid lifestyle that supports only success as the ultimate goal, pressuring an individual to think they need to work hard to keep up appearances. This can lead to physical and psychological burnout, where individuals return to their true selves. In essence, the ego is not our authentic self and creates confusion, resulting in a sense of betrayal.
To overcome the betrayal of the ego, one needs to acknowledge that nothing is permanent, including the ego. It means that the self has the ability to adapt and change their identity, thoughts and actions to recognise what is necessary to lead a genuine life, a life that is a reflection of their true talents, personality, and beliefs. It starts with the act of self-inquiry and reflection, then opening oneself up to new challenges, perspectives, and knowledge.
Being true to our genuine self is challenging, especially in today’s world where social media inflicts a constant pressure to show only our best selves. However, it is important to accept ourselves fully, with all our flaws, potential imperfection, and regrets, and understand that we are all humans with strengths and weaknesses.
In conclusion, our ego can betray us from being our genuine selves, and it is important to be aware of the delusional nature of our ego, to accept ourselves for who we really are, and to strive towards personal growth and development. It is essential to understand that authenticity is not perfection and that it is embracing oneself entirely and using those very things to move forward, that makes a person genuine.
