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The Ego, However, Is Not Who You Really Are. The Ego Is Your Self-image; It Is Your Social Mask; It Is The Role You Are Playing. Your Social Mask Thrives On Approval. It Wants Control, And It Is Sustained By Power, Because It Lives In Fear.

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The Ego, However, Is

Deepak Chopra

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The Ego, However, Is Not Who You Really Are. The Ego Is Your Self-image; It Is Your Social Mask; It Is The Role You Are Playing. Your Social Mask Thrives On Approval. It Wants Control, And It Is Sustained By Power, Because It Lives In Fear.

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