When defining the nature of human beings, there are three parts that are used by psychologists. These are the id, ego and super-ego. Each of them is associated with a given characteristic in the individual, and they all have unique characteristics. One cannot exist without either of them, or else he would be an incomplete individual. Of the three parts, ego tends to be the part that relates with realism. It has several characteristics, as indicated by Tolle (59-84). This essay will discuss the concept of ego in detail, trying to demystify this issue.
Tolle (59) observes that ego indicates ...