Developing a healthy ego

[Preety_India]

I don't think having a zero ego is a good idea. That's not really going to benefit survival. 

You see in spiritual circles where they teach about killing the ego. 

I'm focused on developing and shaping healthy ego. 

I want to start a discussion  on two points here 

1. What defines a healthy ego and what does it look like?
2. What steps can be taken (practical steps ) to cultivate this healthy ego?

 

Can I please request to keep the discussions a bit matured and stay on topic?...  (without blowing up the thread and making everything personal,  cut down the sensationalism, last thread was an embarrassment  ) and please do not create unnecessary conflicts, that would be great if a certain civility is maintained. 

We can get somewhere with our discussion and come to useful insights during this conversation and that's what the thread is about. 

Your input is highly appreciated. 

Thanks. 

 

Edited May 6, 2021 by Preety_India

[Lyubov]

1) just look around at people you consider healthy, functional, mature and wise. people who have a sort of flow to them. it's not hard to spot a person that isn't holding on to much. 

2) therapy, mental health services, self discovery, self esteem work, journaling, stuff to get in better touch with your emotions, self love, healthy friendships and socializing with people in a healthy way, transpersonal stuff, proper diet, exercise and posture, nature and petting animals.

[Preety_India]

@Lyubov thanks for the input. 

In my mind Leo is a great example of a healthy ego 

I find him very well rounded and astute. 

 

[RendHeaven]

54 minutes ago, Preety_India said:

I don't think having a zero ego is a good idea. That's not really going to benefit survival. 

[...]

What defines a healthy ego and what does it look like?

What steps can be taken (practical steps ) to cultivate this healthy ego?

Drop spiritual ideas. Get survival handled

[hyruga]