Well written. There is nothing wrong with the Ego per se. Without it you have no drive to exist, to stand out from the otherwise homegeneous background. The problem arises in my humble opinion when the drive to fulfil our desires becomes compulsive. If you only want to do what you you thinks will make you feel good, you live in a compulsive hell. If you make the best out of every situation you face, no matter how uncomfortable, you gain a sense of freedom.