- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: ObbiQuiet
Posted by: finalwaltz
There's a difference between embracing your ego, and shoving it in other's faces for your own personal enjoyment. It's good to have a strong ego, it's how you show it to others that matters.
Hmmm, not sure if you're on the right track or not.
Ego, in this sense, is the same as some eastern religions' idea on it. "Ego" is who you are. The Samanas, for instance, attempted to get rid of the ego and reach enlightenment by torturing their bodies.
I know what you mean. I was using the more traditional definition of ego that most people use. Most people think of ego as how you think of your self. It's considered having a big ego if you boast your accomplishment to make others feel worse, or to make yourself feel better.
By the definition of ego you're using, it's up to the person to control it or embrace it. I personally try to control it. I try to change myself to make myself a better person everyday. Many people try to do this. Other's embrace it, and accept themselves the way they are.
I think it's better to embrace the ego, as those that do will be more happy with themselves the way they are. I try to control my ego, because i want to be different than i am now. Unfortunately, with me trying to change myself, it also means i'm not happy with my current ego. Those who aren't happy with themselves usually aren't very happy at all.