Importance

 To think of your self as having some importance in the world can be a healthy ego sense.  You can be proud of yourself.  You have a sense of purpose and service to others by your presence and efforts.  All good.  But if your sense of importance is based upon what others think of you, that is not good.  Self-importance based upon other’s judgment seems to diminish what you think of yourself.  Your worth must come from within you and not depend on the whims of others.