Great post and a deep topic.
If we can unravel our own identity or the ego that has been constructed through our experience of life then we are on the right path.
Self-identification is what separates us from our true nature.
What is our true nature?
Joy, happiness and love. These incredible emotions yet from a young age we are detached from this. Why do you think children are so happy?
They can just be with no judgement of others or themselves and just be rather then think.