The Seduction and Destruction of the Ego

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At birth, we are given a name, birth certificate and social security number. The introduction and mandate that we are separate from each other has begun and we must proceed down the unquestioned path of fighting and competing for ‘what’s mine’ in pursuit of reinforcing a temporary false identity and a personal ‘empire’ through materialism and the identification of self through our thoughts and feelings.