There is a part of you that has been watching over you for most of your life, often without you even realizing it. This part has been paying attention to what might hurt you, who can be trusted, when it is safe to open your heart, and when you need to protect yourself. It has learned from your experiences, especially the painful ones, and developed ways of navigating the world that are intended to keep you from being hurt again.

The ego is the part of us that creates and maintains a sense of separate self-identity, shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and survival