Ego vs Spirit – Is It A Battle Or A Relationship?

The most epic battle in history is the ongoing tug-of-war between ego and spirit.  These two seemingly opposing forces that operate within us can cause a great deal of stress, confusion, and misery within us.  There seems to be three main outlooks on the battle between the ego and spirit that people seem to take:

1. The ego is a tool and is to be used, not forgotten

2. We are supposed to find balance in between the two and use them in harmony

3. The ego is supposed to be transcended

Let’s take a closer look at each of these three options and see if they are true what their implications are.

The ego is a tool