As conscious human beings on a track to personal development... can we not all strive to eliminate ego from our minds all together?
The only people that need their ego's stroked are the ones that are NOT confident enough in them selves. I'm sorry, but that's the cold hard truth. You might think that you are pretty, and skinny, and what ever... and probably mean it. But the person who needs an ego stroking and actually benefits from it is not confident enough yet.
It's ok that people have ego's. We are weak minded ( honestly, we really are. Don't believe me, then try your best to stop your mind from chattering at ANY one point in time) and we will succumb to that. But to actually seek out and admit to wanting your ego stroked, with what you feel in your heart are lies? This is a website for self improvement. What you should be saying is " I don't NEED their words. I might want them, but I'm on my way to transcending the need for it as I become a better overall person".
Don't rely on other people for your comfort or happiness. That's the fastest way to sadness, the second those people leave.
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