my own understanding
Ego, the love of the self, the obsession of the self, I deserve, I want, I desire, I am better than you
I sell laptops, lots of laptops, every day people come in my shop and buy laptops, I also suffer from anti ego, I want nothing, (well maybe more sex, but thats a different thief), I look terrible, chocolate stained t shirt, muddy jeans, and hair sprouting at odd angles all over my head, I do not consider myself a laptop salesman, I advise people on laptops, they come in, and I talk to them, and then I suggest something if it meets the criteria, if not, I send them somewhere else, I have complete belief that by following the truth, and telling the truth, I will be ok. I am also very driven, the object is to get people in through the door, not harangue every person that comes in, its a numbers game, but people do come through the door, 'Harry, we have been told you will look after us', and I do my best to do that, the drive, comes from the fact that Mrs Harry has a huge love of animals, and I work, for my animals, just like you work for the adorable vision in your avatar.
Ego is with us from birth to death, it is what makes us want pleasure, cars, women, (or men), flash hotels, the look on others faces, etc etc. It cannot be banished, but it can be understood, and possibly harnessed. (take a look at platos chariot)
