Sometimes a person wonders if they are an important person on the Earth.  Many people believe that they are important in their own home town.  However, most people do not feel significant in the World.  Even College graduates wonder how important they are in America.  It is the belief of many Yogis, Gurus and people who have attained Self Realization, that they began to feel important in the World, after they attained Self Realization. This could be a reason why people search for "Self Realization."  However, it cannot be the only reason.  According to the ancient doctrine of Shiva, the light of Shiva reached out to the whole world when he meditated in the cave alone.   According to the Yoga Sutras, the ego becomes stronger during meditation.  Meditate, Meditate, Meditate is part of the way.  So who can answer the question about your own importance.  Many people know they are unimportant in the world without meditation and self realization.  However, some important people may have achieved importance through money or other types of fame.  There are many types of Yoga and Self Realization.  Give yourself time and enough space in your life to find them. 

Question:  Why are you searching for some type of Self Realization?