When Big Ego Is Our Partner |
If equal affection cannot be,
Let the more loving one be me. —W.H. Auden, “The More Loving One”
We or anyone might sometimes come across with an egotistical manner. This includes being arrogant, belligerent, entitled, and controlling—the compulsions of a person driven by ego.
Following are some challenging practices that can help us let go of egotism and build a healthy ego, one with self-esteem, humility, and loving-kindness. The practices may seem over-the-top in what they ask of us, a radically spiritual way of living. Fortunately, we can all rely on grace from a higher power than ego to let that transformation happen in us.
1. Follow the Golden Rule: Act toward others as you would want them to act toward you.
2. Keep the needs of others in mind, especially in little ways—an antidote to selfishness.
3. Find ways to maintain healthy self-esteem without showing off. It’s OK to........