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What does it mean?
You cannot use your own mind or ego to get rid of the ego because that creates a loop. Trying to stop worrying just creates more worrying.
In plain terms
You cannot fix your ego using your ego.
What can you take from it?
Do not try to solve the ego problem with the ego.

Where it applies

  • therapy
  • meditation
  • anxiety

Putting it to work

  • stop trying to fix self
  • observe

Questions to consider

  • Are you trying to fix yourself?
  • What is watching?

Another view

Sometimes conscious effort is required.

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