Seeing the ego as the enemy is like battling a shadow; (1 min 15 sec)

When you label the ego as your enemy, you're investing belief in something that doesn't actually exist. It's like trying to fight smoke; the more you struggle, the more you lose yourself in the haze. By giving the ego reality, you manifest the very illusion you're trying to escape. Instead of transcending the illusion, you reinforce it, chaining yourself to the very thing you seek to overcome.

Career Competition: You see a colleague as your rival, convinced they're blocking your path to success. In reality, the only enemy is your ego's belief in competition. By fighting them, you're feeding the illusion that your worth is tied to external achievements.

Relationship Conflicts: You get into a heated argument with your partner, convinced that they're the problem. But the real issue is your ego's need to be right, to feel superior. The more you argue, the more you validate the false belief that love is conditional, based on who wins.

Self-Criticism: You berate yourself for not being "good enough," thinking this self-judgment will push you to improve. But this war with yourself only deepens your identification with the ego, reinforcing the false belief that your value is measured by external standards. The harder you push, the more real this illusion becomes, trapping you in a cycle of self-doubt.

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I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.