Power of Now; Step-4
Published: 1997 & Pages: 236
11x Steps
Step-4
To be Happy Guard against Your Ego
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to mess things up for themselves? Why are so many people unhappy even though they don’t want to be?
The problem is something called the ego—it’s like a hidden part of your mind that controls what you think and do, and most of the time, you don’t even notice it.
Because you can’t easily see it, many people don’t realize how much the ego is running their lives. For example, after a fight with someone, you might realize you acted too strongly, but during the argument, you didn’t notice anything controlling your thoughts and actions.
Why does the ego do this? It relies on your unhappiness to stick around, so it stops you from being happy, working against what’s best for you.
This explains why some people make choices that bring them pain, like staying in bad relationships. The ego puts you in conflicts with others and makes you unhappy with your life so it can control you.
When people with egos come together, there’s often drama, like in small offices or families. Even though people want to live peacefully, their egos make them upset about little things and make them react strongly. So, if you find yourself arguing about small stuff, like who cleans the kitchen or whether a TV show is good, it’s probably the ego’s doing.
The ego is like a destructive part of the mind, wanting to be the most important and causing a lot of suffering if you let it take over.
بسم اللہ الرحمان الرحیم
اردو ترجمہ جلد اپ لوڈ کیا جاےَگا، انشاءاللہ
10x Short Questions
1. What is the ego, according to the paragraph?
The ego is a hidden part of the mind that controls thoughts and behavior.
2. Why do many people not realize the influence of the ego in their lives?
The ego cannot easily be observed, so people don’t notice its control.
3. What does the ego depend on for its continued existence?
The ego depends on your misery for its continued existence.
4. Why might someone intentionally sabotage their own happiness?
The ego obstructs happiness and acts against one’s best interests.
5. What does the paragraph say about conflicts in relationships?
The ego leads to conflicts in relationships and makes people unhappy.
6. Why do people in small offices or households sometimes have drama, according to the paragraph?
When egos come together, they make people annoyed at trivial things and cause overreactions.
7. What does the ego want to be, according to the paragraph?
The ego wants to be the most important part of the human mind.
8. What does the paragraph say about the limits of the ego?
The ego knows no limits and, if given control, can bring much suffering.
9. What does the ego do when two or more egos come together?
It leads to drama and conflicts, as seen in small offices or households.
10. Why might someone find themselves in a fiery debate over a minor issue?
It is likely the work of the ego, making people overreact to trivial matters.
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