ego

Ego and conscious ego, as used in bio-analysis, represent the part of our self-identity that we are aware of and to which we normally refer as ‘I’ or ‘me’.

Although the word brings many indefinite meanings to mind, most people agree that the ego is that which is known as a personal identity, in contrast to the outer world which is seen as not part of ‘me’. In bio-analysis the ego is actually a small part of our coherent identity which is defined by complete inner self-referring organisation. Therefore, when we use the word ego-self we refer to what we see as our personal conscious identity; who we think we are. This ego is a limited and outwardly focused part of the more inclusive coherent self. The ego, although it feels very familiar is, in fact, less real when seen against the full dynamic composition of a biological system in which the more inclusive and real self is mainly unconscious. The role of the ego is important, though, as the ego shapes the quality and amount of interaction with the outer world and diversifies, enhances or amplifies the way we adapt to change in the outer world.