The haughty among our species (#1100)

A contemptible disdain of condescension from some of our fellow beings is unremarkable, considering what is justified as evidence. I am often amused by those who would project their views on us as if from on high and as a favor to us who are not able to envision the all understanding, self-greatness they posses. In other words their conceit is all consuming in their own minds. I suppose it is just what makes us all different that even in a an advanced society, some would have personalities that adhered to demi-godness. I have often written on the power of the ego and it's ability to take that which is unreasonable and fallacious and turn it into a cause of great concern. Always though, through examination of the language being used and the rules that apply to language we are able to break down their understanding through principles of logic. What we always find is that those who believe they have cornered the market on intellect have been fooled themselves through some illogical premise. Such is the pathway of ego. Ego does have value and it should be harnessed in motivation and creative idea, however, ego unchecked will lead to disappointment, dishonor and harm. To counter the effects of ego, humility is available to be utilized. A conscious effort to maintain the reality that we are not Gods of any form but just beings who are in an existence we have little to no control over is what is needed to remain firmly grounded away from the effects of ego. We may have opinions on subjects that matter to society but opinions are not facts and thus must be taken with all trepidation and not with any absolutism.