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shesus · 07-09-2008, 05:33 PM

So basically, it seems that ego trip is a loving yourself thing for those that replied. Which the positive side of ego, self-confidence.

I was speaking more of the negative aspects of ego trips like, "look at me and validate my actions or make me feel better" thing. This is what I see mostly on the internet and reality shows. It follows the same line of, "I must love you more, miss you more, care more, etc." Or blatantly used with 'if you loved, cared, etc you'd *action*"

When power is used, it's a one up-manship or know-it-allness which verges on pretension. "How dare you question me?" mentality rears its head. Or, you give something for the sole reason of wanting something done in return.

Both of these deal with manipulation by getting the person to say or do something that you want them to say.

So looking at your use of ego and/or power, do you feel you are using it for good or evil? Or is it a possible to do good? Does it fall in the same category of know selfless good deed?

07-09-2008, 05:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
shesus Fancy Location: Chicago	So basically, it seems that ego trip is a loving yourself thing for those that replied. Which the positive side of ego, self-confidence. I was speaking more of the negative aspects of ego trips like, "look at me and validate my actions or make me feel better" thing. This is what I see mostly on the internet and reality shows. It follows the same line of, "I must love you more, miss you more, care more, etc." Or blatantly used with 'if you loved, cared, etc you'd action" When power is used, it's a one up-manship or know-it-allness which verges on pretension. "How dare you question me?" mentality rears its head. Or, you give something for the sole reason of wanting something done in return. Both of these deal with manipulation by getting the person to say or do something that you want them to say. So looking at your use of ego and/or power, do you feel you are using it for good or evil? Or is it a possible to do good? Does it fall in the same category of know selfless good deed? __________________ Whatever did happen to your soul? I heard you sold it Choose Heaven for the weather and Hell for the company