In all forms of ego-defense, from the generation of bodily aches and pains and itches to distract one from quiet to the beginning stages of spiritual narcissism as manifested in expectations and false dark nights, the ego is reacting against an intentional attempt to enter into willingness and surrender.  It is defending itself against an outright, self -imposed attack.  People whom William James considered to be a “once-born” or “healthy” mentality may be spared all