65. Power and Impotence of the Self-Ideal

It seems to me that we have too high expectations of authenticity today. People want the "true self" to have priority, both in our private lives and at work. Psychologically, this is an unrealistic and unhealthy attitude. The task of the ego is not to be authentic, but to navigate life. And the "false self" and our self-ideals help us in this process. It only becomes dangerous when we split off and suppress authentic parts and needs. Then we lose important information that we depend on to navigate life in a sustainable and pleasant way.

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