Is EGO a FRIEND or a FOE?

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Is EGO a FRIEND or a FOE?

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Ego, for me, is one of those instruments that is similar to an article of clothing in my wardrobe, I take it out when I need it, and put it back when it has served me to obtain the task that I needed to achieve for the day. Dont blind sight Ego with Pride, while they closely run neck neck in a race, they can easily be identified when called on to identify the winner. brEver hear the trumpets of a girl who I will call quotDesireequot ... She is Loud, Boisterous, Self Centered, and is so Appearance Fixated that she cannot leave her house, unless she displays that she looks like a million bucks That is Pride!brEgo is a survival tool, that when used correctly can be your friend for the moment he is called upon. Take for instance, I am at a meeting legislating for the Rights and Obligations of my Disabled Son. The opposing party is there representing the bests interests of their company and Insurance Agency. Yet, I know what I want, I stepped in the door with this Confident Air, and I am not going to Back down until I dictate that he will recieve the rights he is entitled due to court proceedings and Lawsuits filed in accordance with Capitol Hill, and the Supreme Court on Behalf of Individuals with Disabilities and Giftedness. Therefore, I know I am going to win, that the desired outcome I wanted will and shall be finalized. brNow, if I had an Ego that became prideful, instead of Speaking Rationally, I would demand certain aspects, and would appear unprofessional, stricken to emotions, and become so upset that I would not be able to talk with Council Rationally, and No doubt would lose my arguement.brThe same goes for persons with Low SelfEsteem, where Egos that were once present have been dampered, battered, and of course splattered. Individuals, who had a fighting chance of being confident, were scrutinized, persecuted, that many became individuals with Low Egos, on Long Term Psychiatric Medications because of initial influences, and these people who cause them Psychological Harm in Preventing them From Functioning from their Fullest Ability, Become glued to Meds and Social Security, then their Society who has been the FOE, complains they are feeding off of the system, and will not seek Employment.brEgo has never been an Enemy to those who can Handle it, Like handling a Snake. The FOE, in my opinion seems to be the Society with the EGO that they havent learned how to handle. Ego is a friend, one must know how to play it at all times. Thanks for your Question!