"Whatever is in your heart that is not clean, not true, will ultimately
begin to act like a wall, obstructing the natural flow of love. People
who say that there is no love in their life, are being blocked by this
wall. Actually there is love, but they just can't accept it. Ego is the
clearest example of this. Ego limits the flow of love by placing
conditions on the love you give and receive. Ego uses love to satisfy
its own needs and desires. It produces a love which is deceptive, one
which brings only temporary satisfaction. Ego does not allow you to
experience true love or share it. In fact, ego is capable of destroying
your ability to feel love altogether." ~Thought for Today-UK