In every person there are some hidden possibilities, forces that he is unaware of; the boundaries of the personality are much wider than the person himself realizes. To work with these forces and hidden capabilities, a person has a higher self, when establishing a connection with which it is possible to expand consciousness, realize the limitations of the human body and the unlimitedness of the human spirit.
The concept of the higher self
The Higher Self in some philosophies is also called the divine self or the divinity within. There is no specific definition of this substance, since it is intangible and is understood by many thinkers in different ways.
The Higher Self is that part of the human personality that connects a person with his Spirit, just as the mind connects a person with his ego. If the ego, together with the mind, care mainly about survival, pleasure, competition and some division of oneself into its component parts, then the higher self is "engaged" in maintaining integrity, unity, the expression of divine love and, accordingly, spiritual growth.
At the same time, the Higher Self cannot be called some kind of omnipotent genie; it is, rather, a helper and guide of a person to his Spirit. Simply put, it is the Higher Self that knows what a person lacks, what needs to be changed in life or where to turn.
How the higher self works
In the most general sense, the Higher Self always answers the question of what a person generally needs at a given moment. If he lacks warmth, participation, attention, the Higher Self sends a feeling of love, calmness. If a person has to make a difficult choice, a hint will come in the form of an image or some thought. The main thing is to hear and trust your higher self, overcoming all barriers and arguments of reason.
Before a person learns to establish a direct connection with the higher self, ask him questions and recognize the answers, it still manifests itself, albeit unconsciously. His answers and advice can arise in dreams, accidentally heard phrases, seen situations or read articles. However, the best way to interact is direct communication or mental dialogue with the higher self.
Higher Self Connection
There are various techniques for establishing communication with the higher self, and not all of them are based on harmless and socially acceptable methods. Some of the simplest communication options are based on meditation techniques.
To connect with your higher self and get relevant advice or an answer to a question, you need to find a secluded place and remove all distractions (TV, telephone, tape recorder, etc.). You need to lie down or sit in a comfortable position (for example, the lotus position), relax, try to escape from all the problems and thoughts that occupy the mind, “empty your head”. You should not rush, if problems arise, you can draw in your imagination a picture of the tranquility of nature, for example, the surface of a lake. Then you need to tune in to the wave of the Higher Self, ask him an urgent question, or just try to feel his presence. But we must remember that questions for the higher self are not everyday problems or unresolved conflicts. It is better to ask a question of the following content: "What do I need to know now?" The Higher Self will decide for itself what exactly a person needs.
After tuning, one should try to notice any sensations in the body, images and thoughts that appear as if out of nowhere, words, pictures, etc. It can be a subtle sensation or a rather vivid image that you can develop further and get an answer to your question. You can ask a clarifying question to track the sensations again. If you calmly but stubbornly continue the exercise, some answer will surely come. And in the future, when “getting in touch” becomes common, sessions will become shorter and more efficient.
Some people, unfortunately, turning to the higher self, higher forces, God, the Cosmos, etc., simply seek to shift the responsibility for their decisions onto someone else. This practice is usually not beneficial. Any appeals to "divine sources" imply only hints, not ready-made solutions.
