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The self. The thinking, feeling, acting self that is conscious
of itself and aware of its distinction from the selves of
others and from the objects of its thought and other operations
(F & W Dictionary definition of the "ego"). What is it capable
of? Let us list what it is capable of:
desires, wants
fears
hatred, bitterness, resentment, hostility, animosity
attitudes, outlooks, values
actions
thinking, reflecting
learning, observing
knowledge of right and wrong
pain, hurt
pleasure, enjoyment
bodily appetites, needs and demands
remembering, reminiscence, memory
ambition
pride, egoism
imagination
emotional attachment
dreaming
hopes
low self-esteem, lack of confidence, inferiority complex
shyness
envy
jealousy
Q. What are the main things that drive the self?
A. That depends on the person. Some of the most common are:
bodily appetites, needs and desires
ambition
quest for truth and understanding
sense of responsibility
fear
anger
hatred
Apr 1995
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