Today, we embark on a profound session centered on a transformative concept: “your journey to your higher self”. We’ll discuss what this means, understand its depths, and then immerse ourselves in a meditation to experience it.
Let’s begin by reflecting on the two facets of our existence. Just as a coin has two sides, so do you. One side is your physical self—the part of you that navigates the tangible, sensory world. The other is your spiritual self, your higher self.
Your physical self is deeply ingrained in the world around you. You interact with life through your senses, using your mind to perceive, interpret, and shape reality. But here’s the key: reality itself is neutral—it’s our mind that assigns meaning. That’s why the same situation can evoke different reactions in different people; each of us filters the world through our unique conditioning and perceptions.
Now, our attention, our energy, is predominantly fixated on this physical reality. It’s where we feel grounded because we can touch, see, and engage with it. Wherever our attention goes, energy flows—and what we focus on grows. But the challenge is that we’ve become so consumed by this physical realm that we’re almost obsessed with it.
We get entangled in the dramas of life, swayed by what we like or dislike, and often find ourselves on an emotional roller coaster. This fixation can leave us feeling trapped, as if we’re drowning in life’s turbulence, struggling to find peace.
But what about the other side of us—our spiritual self? This higher self is always present, always powerful, yet often neglected because we pour so much energy into our physical existence. Without our attention, this spiritual aspect remains underdeveloped, almost invisible.
So how do we reconnect with this higher self?
The answer lies in meditation—a gateway to our inner world. When you meditate, you experience moments of peace, joy, and calm. But here’s the truth: those feelings don’t come from the act of meditation itself; they come from you. Meditation is simply the tool that helps you connect with your higher self, the source of those feelings.
Your higher self is not separate from you—it is you. Unfortunately, we live much of our lives disconnected from it, relying solely on our physical self. This incomplete way of living is like navigating the world with only half of our potential. Imagine if we combined the power of both our physical and spiritual selves—we would be truly unstoppable.
Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self
- Meditation: Observing the Self
Meditation begins with observing your breath and your thoughts. At first, your mind may seem chaotic, filled with endless chatter. This isn’t failure; it’s progress. Recognizing this noise means you’ve begun observing your mind rather than being consumed by it.
As you meditate, you start identifying patterns within your thoughts—what Buddhism refers to as samskaras or karmic imprints. These are deep-seated patterns such as insecurity, guilt, jealousy, or self-doubt. By observing these patterns, you take the first step toward understanding and transforming them.
- Acknowledgment: Admitting Your Patterns
The next step is to admit these patterns exist. Without acknowledgment, you risk developing a spiritual ego—thinking you’ve transcended your flaws without truly addressing them. Be honest with yourself. For example, you might say, “I struggle with envy” or “I often react out of fear.” This isn’t about judgment; it’s about awareness. - Application: Transforming Patterns in Daily Life
Your work doesn’t end on the meditation mat. Life will present you with situations that trigger these patterns—an opportunity to dissolve them. For instance, if jealousy arises, don’t suppress it or act on it. Instead, pause, breathe, and let it pass. Each time you do this, the pattern weakens. Over time, it dissolves entirely.
Two Powerful Techniques
Remember: these challenges are not obstacles; they are your roadmap to your higher self. By removing these layers, you reveal the truth of who you are—your higher self, free from conditioning and limitations.
- Who is the one that is aware?
This question helps you step back and detach from triggers. When a strong emotion arises, asking this creates a gap between you and the reaction. - Relax and Release (R&R)
When a negative pattern surfaces, relax instead of resisting it. Breathe through the discomfort and let it go. Suppressing it will only store it deeper, while reacting will reinforce it. Relax and release to dissolve it entirely.
Living as Your Higher Self
Your higher self is not a distant entity to be found; it’s the unchanging, divine essence within you. Through meditation, you connect with it. By addressing your patterns in daily life, you embody it. This isn’t a practice you turn on and off. If you are spiritual, you are spiritual in all aspects of life, at all times.
So today, as we meditate, we will journey inward to meet this higher self. We will ask it important questions, seeking insight and clarity. But remember, the true work begins after meditation—when you carry this awareness into the world.
Let’s begin this journey to you—to the higher self that you already are.
Ready to Meditate and tap into your higher Self: Guided Meditation to connect with your Higher Self