At times, our ego can be a very terrible thing. It can create a mental block in not allowing us to admit something is true when deep down inside we know it is. It can become a self-destructive enemy, because, sometimes, our ego doesn't want to admit failure.
This is why it's in our nature to demand facts to prove we did or didn't fail at something. Yet, I've seen where people, including myself, have been shown facts and still go into denial. It's as if a ton of bricks have to hit us before, finally, acquiescing to the truth that we already felt.
I think this is the self-destructive path I've seen many on, who have poured their hearts out in the last presidential election. Egos who cannot or do not want to comprehend that a candidate just may have failed them, wherein creating a feeling that they failed. Like a failed relationship, we cling to our ego by repeating: It's just not possible! We argue and reason all that our ego demands. However, sooner or later, for our well-being, we have to admit that it is possible... and move on.
Today, I saw this acquiescing with my handyman husband. He had to concede that a home repair job was bigger than he could tackle by himself, without possible injury or death (picture). I could see his ego didn't want to admit failure. Thankfully, his common sense prevailed. The facts started adding up and he realized he didn't have the right tools or manpower. He knew he had to call in a professional and not be resistant to the facts.
I was very proud of him and took a well-deserved, deep breath when he decided to let go of that self-destructive ego.
PS: This picture is a little misleading, because he's actually standing on our first story, slightly-pitched roof, looking up at the second story roof line where our aluminum fascia was blown off. 😊
