Leading A Spiritual Life
English book, p. 147
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Learn the Art of Ego Management and a personality developed on positive lines will have every success. Learn the Art of Ego Management The ego problem is one’s own personal affair. Others wil not pay its price; one has to manage it on one’s own. T he ego, an innate part of the psychology of every individual, has a crucial role to play in the personality of every human being. This is because the ego is the source of self-awareness. It is the source of conviction, confidence and determination. In this sense, it is a great strength in every human being. Thus, the ego is a healthy phenomenon. In its absence, man is reduced to futility, and as far as great achievements are concerned, they are out of the question without the ego-spirit. This is the positive aspect of ego. But, at the same time there is also a negative aspect. It is this negative aspect that creates problems. Being a social animal, man has to live amongst people – both within the family and outside it. In other words, social living is an intrinsic requirement of every person. It is this necessity of having social relations that leads to problems. When one is alone, one’s ego is in the dormant mode. But,

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