You are being asked to examine your sense of self-esteem and self-importance. A balanced ego can build resilience and fuel inner strength. An inflated ego can be a barrier to establishing long-lasting, meaningful relationships. It can create defensiveness, self-sabotage, the illusion of entrapment, lack of responsibility, and other obstacles to change. The ego likes to feel important, but can turn dangerous when associated with superiority or rampant passions.