Ego Pursuit and the Recognition Trap
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When Power Feels Like Responsibility
Power feels assigned, not chosen.
Keys are carried because someone must hold them.
Responsibility replaces desire.
You notice how control can feel like duty rather than dominance, how weight accumulates quietly.
This moment separates power from ego and lets the burden be seen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does having power over my life feel like a heavy "burden"?
This happens when Power is fused with Ego (Status). In this model, you are treating your ability to influence things as a "test of your worth." This makes every choice feel like a high-stakes performance. Separating power from ego means viewing your "capacity to act" as a neutral structural tool. It’s not about "who you are"; it’s about "what you can do." This reframing reduces the "heaviness" and allows you to use your power with less metabolic cost and more clarity.
How do I separate my ego from my responsibilities?
By "de-tasking" the self. You view the tasks as external loops that need closing, rather than reflections of your internal value. When you act from a place of "unused capacity" rather than "striving," power feels light. It becomes a functional tool for creating safety and coherence, rather than a heavy mask you have to wear to prove you are competent or "in charge."