“The ego is not master in its own house.”
— Sigmund Freud
Simplified Meaning:
Our sense of self, or ego, doesn’t fully control our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Imagine living in a house where you think you are the boss, but many decisions are made by invisible roommates who influence you in ways you're not always aware of. For instance, you might believe you're choosing to eat healthy, but stress or habits push you to grab junk food instead. It’s similar to how sometimes, we react with anger or sadness without understanding the deeper reasons behind those reactions. Knowing this can help you be more compassionate with yourself and others because we all have unseen forces affecting us. By recognizing and accepting that we aren’t fully in control, we can start to understand ourselves better and make more mindful choices.
