The Ego and the Unconscious

What the ego is and how it is made out of the unconscious.

• The Defensive Ego
  How the ego protects and defends itself from unpleasant feelings.
• The Unconscious
  What the unconscious is, and how it works.
• The Superego
  The superego that, in irrational ways, makes us adhere to lots of rules.
• Being Yourself
  Dealing with the unconscious to be more yourself.

More information

• Energy and Intent
  How the ego and the unconscious relate to the subjects of the other sections of this website.

We all have an ego. We can be hurt by what people say about us, we can be selfish, we want to look good to others, and we lie to avoid trouble. We say that some people have a "big ego."

What is this ego? Though most people take it for granted, it seems a bit like a limitation.

Actually, not everyone does have an ego. Those few who are "enlightened" are supposed to not have one.