[MD] Drama

[ARLO J BENSINGER JR]

Hi SA,

Bad times, eh? I think "ego" is tied to our expectations. If you expect to "make
a difference" (defined in any way), and you don't, your ego perceives this as
"failure". The key, I think, is to do good, but have no expectations for
whatever, if any, impact those actions may have. If you give up, decide to do
"no good", because your expectations aren't being met, that is not a dismissal
of ego, but giving ego even more power. All we can do is what's best, and let
it go at that. In mental care issues, also, you must be aware that "change" is
often only ever evidenced over longer time periods. You plant seeds. That is
what you do. And as frustrating as it is not to see, or know, how and if those
seeds take root, it is still better to plant them than to not. To dissipate
ego, let go of expectations entirely, not your willingness to do good in the
world.

Arlo