This false self focuses on self-admiration, on power, possession, and prestige or a co-dependent need for approval. The false ego self lives on the edge of upsetness.

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From early in life, humans develop the capacity to observe their own thoughts and behaviors. In psychoanalysis, this is known as the observing ego —the aspect of the self that can notice ...

The last week of July brought an artistic distraction in the wake of a national tragedy. Seeking a brief moment of emotional respite, I visited Safiuddin Shilpalay on July 26, 2025, as it inaugurated ...