I'm not even sure why I added that , it was off topic really but we, in our bodily form are very vulnerable. Only that which observes is consistent. The ego is , in my experience , like an over indulged child that wants to be the center of attention. Our body is always changing. At the bodily level we are a conglomerate of billions of independent little lives. Each with their own need. What is it that is consistent? The observer. A couple years ago, I was Pam, the righteously indignant (at times). Now I am Pam the one that cries and feels empathy that is unbearable but still wants to save that which is impossible to save. That goal alone keeps the ego relevant. At least I recognize that. There was a day when I wouldn't. My lessons at this time are that I don't control the natural world, I am not wiser than the order of things and I will not save or fix anyone.Posted by Miller (here)
This is an interesting point and relates to a comment on another thread by Pam, which was to the effect that our microbes sometimes dictate our behaviour because of their own needs. How much of our behaviour is "them" and not "us" (not that it would stand up in Court I'm sure )Posted by Matthew (here)
How the ego turns hurtful... But what about when the ego functions as it should without being hurtful? How tempting is it to project our own failings onto this perpetrator called the ego. Almost sounds like the ego is hurtful not the person.
As for "On the EGO by Osho." it says ego is evil. I wouldn't be so cruel myself, because your ego is you. It's like saying my hands are evil.
I have relapsed on that goal with obsession with a lame doe.