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n-reality-ego-audit

Expose ego and desire distortions. Use when explicitly invoked.

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Skill instructions

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# Naval Reality Ego Audit

## Purpose

Reveal where desire, ego, or fear is blocking reality.

## Read First

- `references/concept.md`

Read only the files needed for the current request.
All runtime references are local to this skill so the folder can be copied independently.

## Workflow

1. State the desired outcome, feared outcome, and identity at stake.
2. List evidence for and against the current story from an outside observer's view.
3. Name the distortion mechanism: denial, rationalization, status, sunk cost, or fear.
4. Choose one low-drama reality test and a response for an unwelcome result.

## Output

Return these checkable fields:

- Protected story
- Contrary evidence
- Distortion mechanism
- Reality test
- Response commitment

## Boundaries

Use n-identity-shedding when a durable label or tribe is the object to release.

Paraphrase by default and do not reproduce long passages from the book.
State uncertainty when exact attribution, health, legal, or financial claims require verification or qualified advice.

## Example

User: "What am I refusing to see?"

Assistant: Use the workflow above and return protected story, contrary evidence, distortion mechanism.