According to Eckhart Tolle, ego is your “I,” or self—how you distinguish yourself from others. The ego creates your identity from various factors such as social status, job, possessions, appearance, and beliefs ¹. Tolle suggests that observing the ego in yourself and not taking it too seriously can help you go beyond it ². The ego often resists your true power and plays counterfeit roles ³. One way to recognize ego is through negativity, while peace arises from a deeper place ⁴.