"Se podría comparar la relación del ego con el ello con la que existe entre un jinete y su caballo."
— Sigmund Freud
Simplified Meaning:
Think of your mind as having two parts – one that makes decisions and another that holds your basic desires and impulses. The decision-making part is like a rider and your desires are like a horse. The rider tries to guide and control the horse, but sometimes the horse can be very strong and difficult to manage. Imagine you really want to eat a whole cake (the horse) because it looks delicious and you're craving sugar, but you know it's not healthy or good for you (the rider). Your decision-maker tries to control the urge, maybe by choosing to eat a small piece instead of the whole cake. However, if the craving is too strong and you don't have enough willpower, the horse (your desires) might take over and you end up eating more than you should. In daily life, it's important to find a balance between these two parts. By practicing self-control and making thoughtful decisions, you can guide your impulses better, just like a skilled rider can manage even a spirited horse effectively. Over time, this helps you live a healthier, more balanced life.