The ego is the voice that says, “I have to be right“.
nnnnOr “I already know.”
nnnnOr “If they see the real me, they’ll leave.”
nnnnIt’s the part of us that tries to keep us safe by staying in control, hiding vulnerability, or holding tight to old stories — even if those stories are painful.
nnnnIn therapy, we pay attention to the ego not to destroy it, but to notice how it shows up:
nnnnWhen does it protect us?
nnnnWhen does it keep us stuck?
nnnnWhen does it stop us from connecting, from softening, from being fully present?
nnnnAwareness of ego is a kind of freedom.
nnnnOnce we see it, we get to choose:
nnnnDo I speak from this mask, or from something deeper?
nnnnDo I defend myself here, or do I let myself be seen?
nnnnChallenging the ego isn’t about ego death — it’s about ego humility.
nnnnIt’s the quiet courage to say:
nnnnI don’t know yet.
nnnnI need help.
nnnnI want to grow.
nnnnAnd that’s where healing begins.
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