The (false) ego, often thought to be the ‘real self’ is in a constant state of delusion, sometimes thinking he or she controls others, and in some cases this happens. Some heads of state ‘control’ millions of people. In addition to political and military control there is economic and intellectual control, sometimes over hundreds of millions of people. But this sense of ego meets with frustration and anxiety at some point, even if it has to wait until the moment of death. There was a time, not long ago, when it was unfashionable to be ‘egotistical.’ Now we speak with pursed lips about people who “are full of themselves.” Turns of phrases and language betray attitudes. Prior to the 20th century humility was still a virtue. But, as sally forth into a brave new world we’re thinking, ‘It’s hard to be humble when you know you’re number one.’ Today, successful people ‘go for it’ and ‘just do it,’ because ‘opportunity knocks but once’ and, as a New York taxi driver told one of his passengers, “Being a good samaritan in this town is another name for being a jerk.” The real ego, however, thinks of himself or herself as a servant of God, and is therefore always happy – happy in the knowledge that God is ultimately in control and by serving him I’ll become purified, peaceful and happy in while living in the midst of the ‘rat race.’ This brings one to state of true humility, a virtue as rare in today’s world as pregnant men.