Self

Self.....the core which resides inside all of us.....
some of us give more important to this 'self' and for other this is just another word.
Sometimes I keep thinking that why do I get so much sentimental when it comes to this self part.
Of course, many times this self just revolves around self-ego....which should not be there, atleast not always...
And this ego is not always there....I know I give self-respect and self-pride the first place in my life .But it does affect the sentiments because not everyone is going to understand you and not everyone will support you specially when you are with your inner ideas that are not so explanatory to everyone.
I don't think I need support for my 'Self' ....and why should I need it as this is my 'self' , my integral part....this is the way i think....this is the way i do......why should I think about what others are going to say? why should I care for everyone?
But I do think about that aspects also. I think the environment and the background i came from make me act in a 'what-others-will-say' way.
Don't know why but if my friend gets a better place for his/her project why should I become upset ...?
does this also come in the self -respect category.....? I don't think it's jealousy as we are very good friends.
Ok whatever....I Wish I can keep my personal 'self' with myself and let the rest merge with others and create a beautiful world of co-ordination,love and brotherhood.