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Originally Posted by Erock  ZHereford, I guess the goal of being detached would be eventually to one day drop the ego, or become "englightened." |
Erock, even ego has it's place. Without ego we wouldn't survive. Perhaps when most people talk about ego they really mean 'self-centered' and all-important. If that's the case, then yes, ego has to be tempered with 'reason' and logical thinking.
I believe balance of mind, body and soul is important. Putting too much focus on any one area leads to denial of who we really are. We are not just spiritual, physical or mental. We are all of these things. Moderation is balancing all aspects of who we are.