Reevaluating the Ego

The traditional psychological perspective views the ego as crucial for accurately perceiving and responding to reality, emphasizing the importance of a strong ego. In contrast, spiritual teachings often portray the ego as negative, irrespective of its strength, advocating for its elimination to foster spiritual growth. In consciousness research, specifically in psychedelic studies, the ego is seen as a construct formed during the profound experience of birth, creating a sense of individual separateness.