<p>In <strong><em>Map of the Soul &ndash; Ego: I Am</em></strong>, Dr. Murray Stein explores the beginnings of consciousness and the concept of the 'I,' as well as the evocative lyrics from the Korean Pop band <strong><em>BTS&rsquo;s</em></strong> album, <strong><em>Map of the Soul: 7</em></strong>.&nbsp; <strong><em>BTS&rsquo;s</em></strong> album series titled <strong><em>Map of the Soul</em></strong> was largely inspired by Dr. Stein&rsquo;s presentation of C.G. Jung&rsquo;s groundbreaking psychological insights.</p><p>Ego is the center of consciousness. Yet, &ldquo;ego can separate itself from the body, and then become a virtual reality in its own right.&rdquo; This book is an overview of the ego from a Jungian perspective but also is a rich and nuanced examination of how the creative spark can ignite and sustain meaningful psychological growth.</p><p>The author and collaborators are deeply indebted to <em>BTS, </em>whose<em> </em>world-wide popularity points to their remarkable ability to tap into universal themes. <em>BTS</em>&rsquo;s music inspired this work and this introductory series of books may inspire others to explore their inner life.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><p>1.&nbsp; Introduction&nbsp;</p><p>2. BTS and Outro: Ego&nbsp;</p><p>3. A Review of the Map of the Soul</p><p>4. Ego, Consciousness and the &ldquo;I&rdquo;</p><p>5. The Ego&nbsp;</p><p>6. Final Thoughts on Ego&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>