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He recounts his own life story, reflecting on time spent accumulating material successes: a solid education, career advancements, and an ideal family. At a glance, these accomplishments might suggest fulfillment, but the deeper truth reveals an emptiness that none of these external validations could fill.
When life circumstance forced him to strip away many of these identifiers—losing a job and selling a once-cherished home—he encountered the profound void created by the ego's attachments. The sense of loss became evident, accompanied by an overwhelming need to reconcile his identity, leading to a profound “ego crisis.”