Some methods to counteract the ego's avoidance of uncomfortable thoughts include self-awareness, mindfulness, and acceptance. Self-awareness involves recognizing when the ego is avoiding uncomfortable thoughts. Mindfulness involves staying present and not allowing the ego to distract us with other thoughts. Acceptance involves acknowledging the uncomfortable thoughts without judgment, understanding that they are a part of the human experience, and not something to be avoided.
This book explains how people tend to think that the world revolves around them. The "it's all about...
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