Ego Vs. Ego

[Rude Awakened Child]

It is very confusing that we still seem to use the same term for two totally different phenomena.

1)  The Ego we want to get rid of is that which is basically a mental hologram created by the mind. It feeds itself on habits, experience etc. but is not the true Self.

2)  The ego we want to strenghten here is the complexity  bare human needs. Because: Even if you're the "most" enlightened human being on earth you will still have the desire to breathe, eat, reproduce,  physical comfort etc. It is our programming for being human and covers both physical and psychological needs.

It is relatively difficult to fundamentally grasp the differences in every relevant aspect of comparison and to see through its paradoxical nature. I guess, a video exclusively on this topic -- with some examples included --  would be extremely beneficial.  Maybe we can even set up a new term for one of them...

[Loreena]

 Just close your eyes and follow the truth blindly. 

[Bob84]

You cant get rid of ego, but you can be free from it.