http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/ <<exploring healthy therapy & counseling>> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:21:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7487 Stacy1 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:20:39 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7487 I am in my twenties and have many friends with these large egos, made even worse with growing paychecks and the need to one up each other. I think I need a new set of friends because I am having a hard time dealing with all of their ego issues and having to be the one who is constantly smoothing the ruffled feathers. I am in my twenties and have many friends with these large egos, made even worse with growing paychecks and the need to one up each other. I think I need a new set of friends because I am having a hard time dealing with all of their ego issues and having to be the one who is constantly smoothing the ruffled feathers.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7067 avery Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:12:25 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7067 Most definitely! I am tired just thinking about it! Most definitely! I am tired just thinking about it!

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7065 Christie Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:12:07 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7065 I think that those with a big ego carry around a huge burden. It must be difficult to maintain such a strong facade at all times. I think it would wear me out! I think that those with a big ego carry around a huge burden. It must be difficult to maintain such a strong facade at all times. I think it would wear me out!

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7063 Heidi Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:11:25 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7063 This is indeed an interesting conversation and, for me, shines a new light on the subject. I am often told that I have a big ego, so I wonder what that means for me? I guess I have been given a golden opportunity for self-reflection. What am I fearful of and what is the basis of this fear? I look forward to finding out! I love a good mystery with me at the center-ha!ha! This is indeed an interesting conversation and, for me, shines a new light on the subject. I am often told that I have a big ego, so I wonder what that means for me? I guess I have been given a golden opportunity for self-reflection. What am I fearful of and what is the basis of this fear? I look forward to finding out! I love a good mystery with me at the center-ha!ha!

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7061 Laura Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:09:52 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7061 Ever since I learned what a big ego really is, I do feel sad for people who do display this sort of personality trait. I see someone who is posturing and immediately wonder what sort of pain they are in. What is the source of this pain? I can't completely agree that it is a separation from God that causes this. I could get into the theological reasons behind this statement, but that's another blog for another web page. But, I do feel that life circumstances can cause people to put up a defense such as a big ego. I don't think it necessarily goes as deeply as being separated from God. Ever since I learned what a big ego really is, I do feel sad for people who do display this sort of personality trait. I see someone who is posturing and immediately wonder what sort of pain they are in. What is the source of this pain? I can’t completely agree that it is a separation from God that causes this. I could get into the theological reasons behind this statement, but that’s another blog for another web page. But, I do feel that life circumstances can cause people to put up a defense such as a big ego. I don’t think it necessarily goes as deeply as being separated from God.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7059 Jason Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:07:38 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/02/20/big-ego-identities/#comment-7059 I completely agree with this assessment of ego. One of my favorite shows to watch is The Apprentice on NBC. Right now, they are doing a celebrity addition. This concept of big ego as being a cover for fear is so clearly illustrated in this show. At first glance, these are the most self-assured, arrogant people to be found. But, if you watch them closely, you'll see so many issues of fear at the heart of their behavior. Of course, there are have been some exceptions to this rule, notably Trace Atkins (sp)? But, if you are looking for a clear illustration of this concept, be sure to tune in next week! I completely agree with this assessment of ego. One of my favorite shows to watch is The Apprentice on NBC. Right now, they are doing a celebrity addition. This concept of big ego as being a cover for fear is so clearly illustrated in this show. At first glance, these are the most self-assured, arrogant people to be found. But, if you watch them closely, you’ll see so many issues of fear at the heart of their behavior. Of course, there are have been some exceptions to this rule, notably Trace Atkins (sp)? But, if you are looking for a clear illustration of this concept, be sure to tune in next week!

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