How is neurotic tied back into the ego?

[from chaos into self]

How does neurosis tie back into the ego? How are they linked, how does ego cause neurosis?

[Osaid]

@from chaos into self Neurosis is an internal conflict. It is a struggle between how reality is and how someone (ego) thinks reality should be. It is a failure to accept reality as it is and be content with it.

This leads your ego to pursue all its usual shenanigans, it tries to make itself happy through external means because it cannot be content with the present moment. It does this through Junk food, gossip, etc, which then leads to the usual symptoms of neurosis.

When it is put this way, you can clearly see where the ego plays its part.

Neurosis is a way of looking at the world that is motivated by compulsive needs, rather than a genuine interest in the world as it is.

[from chaos into self]

Thanks @Osaid

[Osaid]

@from chaos into self No problem

[Thought Art]

@from chaos into self

Some important concepts I've learned are:

Transference: When we 'project' events, relationships, and our own beliefs onto our lives instead of seeing reality 'how it is' (When the Past is present -David Richo)

And our Shadow: The good and bad suppressed parts of ourselves we feel we can't express because of our social upbringing. (Mirror Mask and Shadow By David Richo)

 

It's mostly because we grew up unconsciously, raised by those who were neurotic. Ego's are like mirrors. 

 

Basically, theres a false self and a true self. Our 'Ego' is not bad, or inherently neurotic (You can have healthy ego). The Ego is pragmatic, or functional. It's just, we want to develop a level of awareness that we can develop a healthy relationship and union with reality. We must become mystics.

Also, context is super important. I am realizing my 'Ego" and whether its needy, neurotic, 'Toward' or 'Away from' Depends on context. 

Sometimes I am a leader, clear headed and compassionate.

Sometimes I am a devil and want to fuck you over because you lied to me.

Persistance is key... then I branch this into other teachings...self love.

Great book is "The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power" By Howard Vernon.

Edited April 5, 2020 by Thought Art