February is here, and the "new year" dust has finally settled. But as we step into this second month, I have to ask: are you actually moving forward, or are you just dragging your cage with you?In this solo musing, I’m digging into the ego. We often treat the ego like a villain, but it’s really just a sense of self that’s lost its balance. Sometimes it’s over-inflated, blocking our view of the truth; other times it’s under-developed, keeping us small and hidden. Both are prisons.I’ve realised that our identity, the very thing we use to define ourselves, can become our most sophisticated trap. Especially for those of us used to being "strong" or "capable," those labels eventually become bars. We get so attached to who we think we should be that we leave no room for who we are becoming.This is an invitation to shift your perspective. I want us to look at the walls we’ve built and realise that we’re the ones holding the keys. It’s time to get out of our own way.This episode was recorded at the Creative Economy Practice Entertainment Hub. Want tocreate in this space? Join the CEP Entertainment and Media Hubs Community athttps://form.typeform.com/to/a1tG9MG9.