First, thanks for reading. You’re asking the million-dollar question. I have shared my experience on this topic in many of the articles I’ve published here on meditation and its relationship to the ego. David Gerken has written extensively on it too, as have many others. In short- when you are able to tap into your higher self, you have the ability to see the ego more clearly for what it is, and not buy into it as much. I’ve meditated for 50 years now. My ego is still there, alive and well, but I catch myself sooner. And, I think this is progress on the spiritual path. I hope this helps, albeit very brief.