Eckhart Tolle, in his spiritual teachings—especially in The Power of Now and A New Earth—offers a profound and practical understanding of the ego. Here’s a summary of his view: --- 🧠What is Ego According to Eckhart Tolle? > “Ego is no more than this: identification with form, which primarily means thought forms.” — Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth --- 1. Ego as False Self The ego is the false sense of self we create based on our thoughts, emotions, past experiences, roles, possessions, social status, and beliefs. It is not our true essence, but a mental image we hold of ourselves—"me" and "mine." --- 2. Ego is Rooted in Separation Ego thrives on the illusion that you are separate—from others, from the world, and from God or Source. This separateness gives rise to fear, desire, pride, jealousy, and conflict. --- 3. Ego Needs to Be Right and Superior It constantly compares, complains, defends, and judges to feel superior or more important. It lives through identificati...