The human condition is a futile struggle in trying to make something out of nothing. The tragedy is in the decision to believe that the nothing is actually something real. 

“By GIVING power to nothing he throws away the joyous opportunity to learn that nothing HAS no power.” Urtext

The only problem we ever have is believing we have a problem.  ; )

Behold, the Kingdom of God

To NOT be a victim of the ego, requires one to accept it's unreality and not use it as a means to justify behavior in our self or in others. The ego cannot be understood, changed, or tamed since the ego has no basis in reality.

A better use of "time" is in the devotion to getting to know one's soul which is one with its Creator.  This is revealed quite naturally in our complete willingness to see Truth instead of illusions.

The Truth does not hide, it is there to behold.  To "behold" is to look upon something in the absence of judgment...Behold, the Kingdom of God.  The veil is lifted in the total suspension of judgment.  The "real world" appears and everyone and everything in it show up  lovely and loving.  Behavior modification had nothing to do with it for truth has no need for modification being already whole and perfect.   Become an observer and "behold" the love of God, as it unfolds before you.  Live in the wonderment of it all.  One then has a realization of the words "God is in everything I see."  God is in my mind, therefore,  i am in God's.  There is nothing outside of this reality.

Blessings and Love