Because of its phantom nature, and despite elaborate defense mechanism…

Eckhart Tolle
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Because of its phantom nature, and despite elaborate defense mechanisms, the ego is very vulnerable and insecure, and it sees itself as constantly under threat. This, by the way, is the case even if the ego is outwardly very confident. ✨ Eckhart Tolle (2001). Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now, p.28, New World Library
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