Inner self VS ego (afflictions)

Introduction:

We are living in a time where many people "act" out confident as though they know it but do not really know it. Extreme unhealthy "arrogance" and "egotism" blinds them from greater reality and true self until they only see themselves in false illusion. This so called self labelled superior being look down upon others closing the door of true self, wisdom, reality, and humility.

Inner self and Ego Model

I am mot specialised in this field, but I would like to give you a brief mechanism of ego, which is comprehendable through self experienced:

1) Inner self: a state of unconditioned inner self, experienced through successful meditation practice. The inner side is direct own experiences so definite definitions are not giving, but brief examples of word such as light, clear, peaceful, wisdom, compassion etc... are usually use to discribe this inner self state. However, it is only through self experienced so people do not tend to say fix what it is, but what it is not.

2) Primitive Defensive Ego: this ego is in primative state which arise to defensively protect one self when under disturbance, danger or traumaic experiences.

3) Developed Delusional Ego: when ego are left to grow, it develops into it's own accord, trying to become independent. In turns it blind you from your true inner self. It is proud of it's self as it saved you from attacks, so thinks it is a leader and arrogance affliction grows and dominants over your true inner self. It cause various implication, delusion from truth, anger, aggression, such as blinding you from your true inner self, it brings dishonesty as it does not want to face the truth of it's weakness.

(Note: Transitional Ego: is a transition between fully developed delusional ego and primitive defensive ego, as there are various levels of ego)

Problems of the "Developed delusional ego"

1. It confuses and blinds you from your inner self, trying to take over and dominate your true self. It is trying to cover your inner true self.
2. It blinds you from the bigger reality of what is happening around you and confines you to just yourself and your own wishful delusional thoughts.
3. It is too arrogant to admit faults and to see the truth, so it covers the truth and it's weakness. As a result of unresolved weakness and problems, it grows into an ever bigger problem, until you self destruct or break down. It is like an undetected disease, which fails to be recognized, so the disease get's worser until you die. Likewise, the ego is too proud to admit the truth of weakness and disease. Without honesty and recognizing your faults, there won't be room for any improvement and recovery, therefore, make sure the ego is reduced, be honest and admit your weakness and to fix it. To face your weakness will make you stronger.
4. It does whatever it takes to win in order to fulfill it's own ego satisfaction, therefore it results to harming and hurting themselves and people around them. For instance, cause you to bully others just to win and feel good about yourself.
5. Ego arise from or developed from insecurity too etc..

Difference between pride and arrogance

Having pride are more based on being happy with something, which is acceptable. Arrogance is more based on belittling others, feeling more superior than others and more special.

Method of reducing "Developed Delusional Ego"

1. Being respect and humble towards other people, especially our elders, yet not losing our honesty
2. Meditation
3. Helping others selflessly