Most of these issues seem to stem from identity and the ego. We wear many identities but at the root they all work in concert to strengthen the ego. People th

Most of these issues seem to stem from identity and the ego. We wear many identities but at the root they all work in concert to strengthen the ego. People think they are their thoughts. The system of mindfulness, and Eckart Tolle, in particular talk about looking for the consciousness behind the thoughts, removing attachment from your ego and possessions (not to ignore the utility, just in the sense of identity through consumption) and living in the present moment, free of the depression from the past or anxiety of the future.