Egos being what they are

Egos are insane. They cannot be satisfied. For instance, a woman or man can be told how attractive they are by their spouse for 1,000 days in a row. If the praise does not come on day 1,001, the recipient begins to wonder what is "wrong".

A bit of examination show that nothing is wrong with the world, but everything is wrong with the ego. That ego within, quick to fill with hate or anger, routinely urges people to lie, cheat, or even steal---all to protect its constant arrogance and insecurity. As stated, the ego is insane.

Learning, practicing, and benefiting from RBTI does not automatically make one immune to the ego insanity. Quite the contrary, those who employ RBTI to become stronger and yet stronger, both physically and mentally, sometimes find the size of their ego keeping exact pace with the vitality increase. The casual observer might even think that the ego gains faster than the body being restored to health.

Whereas in the past those first taking up a RBTI lifestyle may have been too weak and exhausted to have a say, the ego-burdened find it all too easy to use the powers of the new "me" to jump on the words and actions of others. The casual observer can almost predict that if someone shares a hard-learned RBTI rule and another has the temerity to point to a simple shortcoming or common misunderstanding, then the fur & feathers will fly.

Much of this was once summed by an astute RBTI forum member who, watching an open clash of over-inflated egos on the bulletin board, commented that "RBTI types tend to eat their young."

Dr. Reams taught much about the calming influence of proper calcium absorption. Actually his RBTI guidelines speak to all mineral imbalances, but he was quick to single out how proper calcium can make the person in the world hardest to live with become as sweet as can be. It is a pity that he didn't recommend a mineral specific to calm those raging and self-righteous egos.

Those who truly follow the RBTI program for a lengthy period tend to grow up. Yes, grow up---as in become an adult. As in to stop thinking like a child. A self-aware adult learns to guard against those crazy egotistic rushes and to quickly rein in the insane one when it acts up. True adults understand that apologies should flow quickly if wounds and scars are to heal. Perhaps we can go further here and imply that those who have trouble being adult may be providing proof that they are not following the RBTI program.

RBTI stands alone, almost newborn, in the world. I am reminded of a relative's comment about his company being "poor and helpless". No one in the company was allowed to be exasperated with another because they were tiny, without allies, and defenseless against annihilation by competitors. Similarly, RBTI can ill-afford to have internal squabbling over an un-crossed "t" or missing period in a fellow RBTI consultant's literature. The drug dealers, whether MDs writing prescriptions, or pharmacists filling, delight in any angry squabbles in the House of RBTI as they provide "proof" that RBTI is a bit nutty.

However, correcting the mis-understanding of a fellow Reams adherent is not squabbling if done in a civilized manner. Even though we are all trying to follow the same protocols given us by Reams, we all sometimes get it wrong. All of us! When another steps up to help our understanding we should welcome the assistance, not turn it over to the insane one for bitter rebuttal. Well-meaning criticism can be our biggest friend. Well intentioned comments can help us grow.

We all need friends...RBTI in particular. Leave the arrogance and self-righteous smiles for the dominant players in healing.