The “ego” is a metaphor.

A metaphor for selfishness.

For irrationality.

For Fear.

For “the flesh”.

For arrogance.

For hate.

Crucify and bury that part of yourself. Stop digging it up and breathing new life into it. Stop wearing it as a covering or a shield.

Step outside of it, like the spirit stepping outside the body. You are love, you are peace, you are wisdom.