The concept of ego is often misunderstood, yet it plays a crucial role in shaping who we are and how we navigate the world around us. From my perspective, the ego is much like a vital system in our body, akin to the circulatory system. Just as our blood vessels, muscles, and blood work together with their own intelligence to keep us sustained, our ego consists of thought forms that construct our identity and inform our behaviors in society.

Defining Identity

At the heart of the ego lies our...