What Is It Like Having an Ego That's Grateful?

"There's a reason why we have an ego, right? The ego serves a purpose. Ego in control is bad," he says. "You being in control of your ego is perfectly fine." But when you're centered and able to observe the transcendent self, life can be lived more fully. He also believes that after someone gains enlightenment they still have karma left over - as long as they don't engage it.