Yeah,we need to function at both levels of awareness,but those levels are universal and individual,i dont see where the ego HAS to be there for either one to work together. yeah,wanting to help the world is an INTENTION for the FUTURE,but,wanting to help the world can only start within yourself! Without that you go nowhere to start with! I wouldn't want a bunch of angry,jealous or depressed people out there trying to change or fix things,we already have enough of that in the government
I really think you can help others more successfully,totally selflessly,AND still be in the moment free of ego. I think it would be easy to work towards the greater good while still not having an ego. Maybe i'm only seeing the bad side of the ego right now...because to me,wanting something GOOD isnt that egoic. I just want to get rid of the bad parts of the ego which creates jealousy,anger,greed,etc. But cant we have the good side of the ego too,the side that wants to help others? I mean,isnt that what Tolle himself is doing by writing these books for us?