ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ego reduction

Ego is like a special invisible bag that we carry around with us all the time. This bag is full of thoughts and beliefs about ourselves that make us think we are special and different from other people. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our ego bag that we forget that we are just like everyone else.

Ego reduction is like taking a vacation from this ego bag. It means letting go of all the thoughts and beliefs that make us feel different or superior to others. When we practice ego reduction, we start to see people and situations more clearly because we are not clouded by our own beliefs and biases.

For example, let's say you are really good at playing soccer and you always think you are better than your teammates. If you practice ego reduction, you will recognize that your teammates are also good at soccer and you can learn from them as well.

Ego reduction helps us to be more humble, kind, and empathetic towards others, and ultimately leads to a happier and more fulfilling life.