The Ego is Not Real
The Ego is not real. The Ego is an idea. A very necessary idea, a life-sustaining idea. It is your future you. It lives in the future and always will remain there. Your ego is not real. You manifest the ego in reality all the time. It has a strong purpose, like all other ideas, which is to actualize with the immutable past. In this article, we will explore the nature of the ego, its symbiotic relationship with the self, and its hierarchical essence.
The Symbiotic Relationship with the Self
The ego is in a symbiotic relationship with you. It will be beneficial to you, assuming that you do your job, which is to actualize it with the immutable past. The ego is from the hierarchy lineage; its essence revolves around rank and order. From your earliest memory to your last, you will always encounter one persistent thought: some variation of “what rank and order am I in right now?” This thought originates from the ego.
The ego’s manifestation of you is your differentiation, your delineation, your separation in reality. It is the you that interfaces with others, the you that performs daily tasks, the you that engages in social interactions. It is the future you, the entity you call the ego. Though often blamed for various actions and behaviors, the ego exists to be mutually beneficial.
The Ego and Subconscious Predictions
The ego is not real. It is manifested, and you can change that manifestation anytime you want. This requires conscious effort, whereas subconscious actions are not within your direct control. Approximately 95% of your actions are dictated by the subconscious. The ego habitualizes its actions with this subconscious prediction machine, allowing you to act automatically, unconsciously.
While you may feel bound to certain behaviors, it’s crucial to recognize that you can transform your manifestation. To do so, you must work on altering the subconscious predictions that guide your actions. This transformation is challenging because habits are hard to break.
The Ego and Hierarchy
The best strategy for dealing with the ego involves another idea. Ideas have been in conflict for trillions of years and have developed the ability to coexist. The ego has formed partnerships with almost all ideas because it is effective at actualizing with the immutable past. Most ideas will partner with the ego, recognizing its utility.
However, the ego comes from a lineage that respects rank and order. It knows its place and submits to higher-ranking ideas. When an idea outranks the ego, it doesn’t result in conflict but rather a form of deference, akin to a military salute. This hierarchical submission indicates that an idea has taken a dominant role in guiding the host’s actions, keeping the ego in a subservient position.
The Immutable Nature of Ideas
No one can eliminate the ego. If the ego were to be removed, the host would die, rendering the idea’s purpose void. The ego, therefore, is always present, functioning as an idea. Remember, it is not real. Its manifestations in reality can be extraordinary. The same person who acted one way in high school might be very different in their 60s. This difference is not due to a change in the ego but rather the influence of a new, higher-ranking idea.
Ideas do not evolve, transform, or decay. They remain constant. A human being can undergo significant transformations, but ideas do not. If someone behaves differently over time, it is because they are hosting a new idea that outranks the ego. This new idea guides their actions, leading to a different manifestation in reality.
Conclusion
The ego is an idea, a necessary and life-sustaining one that perpetually exists in the future. It manifests through our actions and behaviors but is not real in itself. Understanding the ego’s role, its hierarchical nature, and its interplay with other ideas provides insight into our behaviors and transformations. While the ego remains constant, its manifestation can change dramatically depending on the ideas we host and actualize with the immutable past.