Encouraging collective action in addressing climate change through resource sharing and community engagement.

ego vs eco

Ego is the Latin word for “I”.

The ego is the “self” unit that identifies in contrast with another “self” or the outer world.  The ego often confuses opinions and viewpoints with facts, often causing arguments and violence.

Ego often identifies with the following:

  • Seperation
  • Competition
  • Blame
  • Pride
  • Past & Future
  • Materialism
  • Complaining
  • Greed

Eco came from the Latin word “oeco”, meaning “household”.

The eco is the “household” unit that identifies with the whole.

Eco often identifies with the following:

  • Unity
  • Collaboration
  • Responsibility
  • Love
  • The Present
  • Fulfillment Within
  • Gratitude
  • Abundance

pathways:

06.05.2022 / Danya Sinusoid / Eckhart Tolle: Our Ego Is Destroying the Planet

17.01.2020 / World Economic Forum / We must move from egocentric to ecocentric leadership to safeguard our planet