The document discusses the definition of ego in 5 areas: 1) Ego tries to rationalize everything based on past experiences, 2) Ego is fear-based and cloaks messages in negative emotions, 3) Ego is not necessarily harsh but is opinionated and negative, 4) Ego protects one's mental self-image and resists change to that image out of fear, 5) Ego will change its arguments if its initial reasons against change are not working. The document provides additional insights that the ego is usually loud compared to intuition and can be reasoned with to become a potential asset through teaching it different values.

1. The Definition of Ego in 5 Areas of Focus
I want to clarify what the definition of ego really is based on some
points that people think are true about it. I chose to look at these
points because many people agreed with these on a forum, but
there were some things that were off.
The definition of ego in 5 ways to recognize it:
1. Ego is Logical
2. Ego is Fear Based
3. Ego Sounds Harsh
4. Ego Protects a Mental Image
5. Ego Jumps Around
Here I'm going to clarify these 5 points, add to them, and tell the
definition of ego.
1. Ego is Logical
This is only partially true. A better definition of ego here is that the
ego tries to rationalize everything. Its voice sounds like it's trying
to reason with you. It gives advice based on a past that no longer
exists.

2. It may sound say something like, "Do this because in the past or
this method worked for you or other peopleರ. It reasons based on
the past, and fails to take in every aspect. It's always trying to
relate the current moment back to a situation, even if they aren't
that similar.
2. Ego is Fear Based
This is true. The ego is always fear based, BUT IT'S NOT JUST
FEAR. Messages from the ego will often be cloaked in fear or
anything related to it. I consider fear the basis of all negative
emotion so anything said out of any negative emotion or feeling is
the ego talking.
ಯYou need to take that boring evening class to keep your
competitive edge – other people will pass you by.ರ ಯKeep that job
that exhausts you – it gives you a regular pay check otherwise
you will have no home – how will you survive?ರ
3. Ego Sounds Harsh
This is not correct. It also depends on your definition of harsh, but
in the definition of ego it is not necessarily harsh. In the definition
of the ego, it is recognized as opinionated and negative.

3. By opinionated, I mean it is the opposite of your intuition that talks
to you in commands. The ego speaks with maybe, possibly, I
think, in my opinion, and other opinionated statements. Look out
for those statements because you can be sure it's the ego talking.
The only way the ego can be harsh is because it's negative. It can
direct the negativity at yourself or others. But other than that it's
just opinionated and negative. Realize that negative DOES NOT
mean bad. I don't think the ego is a bad thing to have.
4. Ego Protects a Mental Image
This is very true. The statement about the definition of ego that I
agree with the most. The ego is invested in maintaining a mental
image you have of yourself. For instance, if you are a student that
gets bad grades, the ego wants to keep that image of you. It's
currently part of your subconscious makeup. Try to change it and
the ego will try to stop you because it is afraid of part of it dying.
Sounds a little deep for just some grades.
This is why self-development can be a challenge. It's well worth it,
but when you working on changing yourself, the ego feels like it's
life is in danger because it sees its life as this mental image.
That's why it is fear based. Anytime it's time for you to grow and

4. step out your comfort zone, it comes to try and save its identity, its
mental image.
5. Ego Jumps Around
Again only partially true. If the ego sees you trying to step out into
something new then it will start giving reasons for you not to do it.
If it sees what it's saying is working, then it keeps using that.
But, if you use your mind to start convincing yourself to do
something despite the fear, the ego will change its message and
method. It can adapt fast. This is how a person can stay in
indecision for so long. Battling with the ego can be long since it
will change stances if it sees what it's doing is not working.
There are two extra tips about the ego below. I hope this brings
some clarity to the definition of ego for you.
6. The Ego is usually loud
Loud compared to what? Compared to your intuition. When you
hear your ego, it tends to be coming through loud and clear.
There is no low volume associated with it. This is only true
because the most attention is paid to it. If you start developing
your intuition then its voice will get louder, clearer, and easier to
follow.

5. 7. The Ego is teachable
This is not going to help you with the definition of ego, but I told
you earlier that the ego isn't bad. It truly isn't. The ego can be
reasoned with using your conscious mind. I love to do this. When
my ego pops up, I give it the reasons it's wrong in a loving and
soft way. As you speak it tends to shut up and listen.
Sit the ego down and get it off its platform so you can reason with
it. The ego can eventually become an asset if you can teach it to
detach from its mental image and teach it your values and
philosophies.
I hope you enjoyed the extra tips.
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