○Ego [5]

     Being of great capacity as a human means how much one can be free from ego, become no-minded, and have love for others. Being of small capacity indicates the strength of the ego that excludes others and prioritizes "I".

    Feeling angry when criticized by others is the ego's defensive instinct that you've been hurt, you want to protect yourself. At times, that is referred to as being of small capacity. When you become emotional, you become aware of your ego, and it is easy to see what you are clinging to. When you exist as consciousness, you do not react or care about being criticized.

    The "I" being hurt, that's what the ego fears.

    When you are bound by the ego, you think that accepting advice from others is a defeat. As the ego diminishes, you start to appreciate advice.

    Growing up in a world of winning and losing like sports during your teens leaves a habit of interacting with people based on winning and losing even as an adult. Even in trivial conversations, they try to be superior to the other person. It's difficult to deal with and annoying. And they are not aware of this habit.

    The ego always creates someone to attack. It immerses itself in a sense of superiority, thinking it's better than the other person, hoping for their downfall - this happens in workplaces and schools alike.

    When the ego sees something bigger or more abundant than itself, it feels inferior. Conversely, when it sees something smaller or less, it feels superior.

    Understanding your ego and calming your mind, you start to see other people's egos more clearly.

    The more you understand your ego, the clearer the reasons for others' words and actions become.