" Now when our ego is turned up high, working in tandem with our conscious awareness knob, the ego becomes a beneficial tool because it helps us identify with, and connect to, our own individuality. It allows us to differentiate our own being, emotions, feelings, needs, and desires from those of others, clarifying who we are in contrast to the external world. "

― Anita Moorjani , Sensitive Is the New Strong: The Power of Empaths in an Increasingly Harsh World