How to differentiate the Self from the ego?

"Differentiate" is not a word I like to use when it comes to the mind or the spirit. Call it cliché if you if you wish, but I believe all things are one. Id, Ego, Super Ego.... Body, Mind, Soul..... Unifying Force, Living Force, and so on.... they are separations created by our brains when we should be trying to let go of differentiations.

Thank you Streen. I understand your point.
I may be over-thinking it by trying to separate something that can't be analysed in parts (because they function as a whole).
What I've come to realize through this discussion is I live and make my own reality. An important part is that I keep staying mindful of my action and reactions, while staying honest with myself about myself. I've come to be quite adept at it, but still need to work at it.
I've also come to realize I don't know myself as much as I would like. I suppose more meditation is in order

You're very welcome, EarthSpirit