{"id":10634,"date":"2024-02-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/?p=10634"},"modified":"2024-02-13T19:25:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T01:25:57","slug":"what-is-your-higher-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/what-is-your-higher-self\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Your Higher Self?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-anchor-fm-inc wp-block-embed-anchor-fm-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"165: What is your &quot;Higher Self?&quot;  by Spiritually Inspired: Manifesting, Mindfulness, And Magic\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/spiritually-inspired\/embed\/episodes\/165-What-is-your-Higher-Self-e2dnjgs#?secret=tHFxpUbDI1\" data-secret=\"tHFxpUbDI1\" height=\"102px\" width=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Higher_Self\"><\/span>Higher Self<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6986d304ab9ce\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6986d304ab9ce\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/what-is-your-higher-self\/#Higher_Self\" >Higher Self<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/what-is-your-higher-self\/#Spirituality_vs_Religion\" >Spirituality vs. Religion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/what-is-your-higher-self\/#Higher_Self_Meaning\" >Higher Self Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/what-is-your-higher-self\/#How_To_Connect_To_Your_Higher_Self\" >How To Connect To Your Higher Self<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your Higher Self. Your Soul. Your Inner Being. Your Spiritual Self. Your True Self. Your Divine Essence. Your Life Force. Your Higher Consciousness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these describe that piece of you residing deep within that is connecting you to the Universe, Something Greater Than Yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what exactly does that all <em>mean?<\/em> And what effect does it have on your \u201cnormal\u201d human experiences?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This question, \u201cWhat is your Higher Self?\u201d is a great question. If you\u2019re asking it, it means you\u2019re already on a deeply spiritual journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of those soul-searching questions that isn\u2019t really Google-able. You might find some explanation on what people tend to refer to as their \u201cHigher Self,\u201d but in the end, <em>you <\/em>as a modern mystic get to decide the role It plays in your journey. As well as what it means to be connected to It.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some mystics \u201cget it\u201d intuitively and don\u2019t give it much more thought. And other mystics are confused by the wording, or simply want more of a solid explanation so they can better understand what is meant by the phrase \u201cHigher Self.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/sararae\/membership\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/become-a-member-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/become-a-member-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/become-a-member-2-500x262.png 500w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/become-a-member-2-800x419.png 800w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/become-a-member-2-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spirituality_vs_Religion\"><\/span>Spirituality vs. Religion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spirituality is self made. You can essentially cherry-pick your own beliefs by accepting what resonates and leaving behind what doesn\u2019t. What I believe to be true may not ring true for you, yet we\u2019re both spiritual. Even if the vast majority of spiritual people have similar beliefs, it does not make it a doctrine. There is <em>freedom<\/em> in spirituality. Freedom of language, of affiliation, of implementation. Spirituality is the result of soul-searching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Religion is followed. There is a group of people, often many, MANY generations old, that live together in communal belief. Spirituality is involved of course, but it plays out very differently for those who are religious. You\u2019re not doing the legwork to go out and reinvent the religious wheel. It\u2019s already been written. There\u2019s a preset arrangement of principles and rituals that are a guiding force, and typically you don\u2019t veer too far from them. There is a great level of comfort that comes with religion. The \u201cseeking\u201d part is likely a result from being in churches or participating in other forms of worship, often led by someone who is following the creed very closely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither is right or wrong. It\u2019s about finding that mystical connection to your Higher Self, to the God Within You, to your Soul that lives on beyond physical death. Some people find it in religion. Others find it in spirituality. Many find it in both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Higher_Self_Meaning\"><\/span>Higher Self Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So with that in mind, what exactly is your \u201cHigher Self?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, your Higher Self is referring to a deeper aspect of you that is inherently spiritual (whether you are religious or not). Think of it as a part of your consciousness that transcends the individual ego and connects to a higher realm or greater wisdom. Some see it as the purest form of oneself, devoid of ego, fear, or negativity\u2014a source of guidance, intuition, and spiritual insight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might explore practices like meditation, self-reflection, religion, or mindfulness to connect with or align with your Higher Self. Ultimately, it&#8217;s a deeply personal connection that varies in interpretation across different belief systems and philosophies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally believe that your Higher Self is another word for your Soul, but it personifies it a bit more. Your HS is what is giving you life, and it also is operating independently from your ego (or your thinking mind). It\u2019s the version of you that is close to Godliness. The part of you that dreams and whispers your calling. Everything within you that is bridging the gap between <em>physical<\/em> and <em>spiritual.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Religion often teaches that God lives within you. If you ask me, <em>that<\/em> is your Higher Self\u2013God living within you. Your eternal connection to The Source Of All Things. Your life force that is uniquely yours, moving through many lifetimes, yet always linked to Love and Light.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would even go so far as to say that your HS manifests as your <em>subconscious mind <\/em>to a certain extent. Your subconscious is running so many functions in your body that you never have to think about: your beating heart, your lungs breathing air, your stomach digesting food, and so much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love to think about your <em>autonomic nervous system <\/em>as being connected to your Higher Self. It\u2019s that part of you that is angelic in nature, always looking out for your best interests, is pure love and light, and influences much of what happens within your body and life. To me, your autonomic nervous system, the subconscious mind, and your HS are all examples of the Divine expressing itself in your human body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t want to confuse you, because your subconscious mind is certainly influenced by your ego and various traumas and limiting beliefs you hold, as we\u2019ve discussed in many previous podcast episodes. I\u2019m not making a cut and dry statement of \u201cyour HS is your subconscious mind,\u201d because I don\u2019t believe that\u2019s totally accurate. I do think there\u2019s <em>some<\/em> truth in that statement personally, because I\u2019ve learned so much over the years about how your body operates largely on autopilot, which to me, stands to reason that your HS plays an important role in the runnings of your subconscious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what makes your HS angelic and divine is the freedom of influence from the ego. You might have experienced trauma or hardships in your life, but your HS is always authentic, loving, and genuine, because it&#8217;s the Spirit living within you. It\u2019s God living within you. Whatever word you want to use, it is the bit of the Divine that connects you to the Source Of All There Is. And therefore, it can never be anything but love and light.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/blog-featured-images-3.png\" alt=\"Higher Self is referring to a deeper aspect of you that is inherently spiritual (whether you are religious or not). Think of it as a part of your consciousness that transcends the individual ego and connects to a higher realm or greater wisdom.\" class=\"wp-image-10644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/blog-featured-images-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/blog-featured-images-3-500x750.png 500w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/blog-featured-images-3-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/blog-featured-images-3-600x900.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Connect_To_Your_Higher_Self\"><\/span>How To Connect To Your Higher Self<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So now we know that the HS is the Divine part of you. How do we use this magical connection to manifest your dreams into reality?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, learning to \u201ctap into\u201d your HS, or hear Its voice, is a great place to start. This is just a fancy way of saying learning how to listen to your intuition. Or understanding your \u201cgut\u201d feelings. Or trusting your instincts. All of these things are examples of your HS guiding you in Its subtle, special way. Building self awareness around these events is important not just for mystics, but for anyone who is growing into themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you think of any times where you did or did not trust your intuitive instincts? If that little voice in your head is nagging you about \u201ca bad feeling,\u201d or a \u201cgood feeling\u201d for that matter, more often than not IT\u2019S TOTALLY RIGHT AND COMPLETELY SAFE. It\u2019s leading you down the path that will lead to your highest good, always.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can build this skill for yourself by practicing meditation regularly. Through pausing thoughts and remaining present in the <em>here and now,<\/em> you\u2019re giving your HS the opportunity to step forward so you can get to know It better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you can trust your own intuitive instincts, you are so much more empowered. It\u2019s like having a true sixth sense you can use to your advantage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, I would definitely recommend <em>heeding the advice <\/em>you receive from your HS. Again, more often than not, it\u2019s for your highest good. How many times have you gone against your better judgment and it didn\u2019t work out for you? What about those times where you took a total leap of faith because it felt right and you were greatly rewarded? It\u2019s one thing to hear the inner voice of the HS. It\u2019s completely another to implement it in your life. Practice <em>both.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, cultivate <em>trust<\/em> with yourself, and with Spirit. Listening and heeding the guidance of your HS involves lots of trust. And our ego is naturally distrusting because it has its own ideas and opinions. This is one of the many reasons why meditation is so important. It\u2019s a lot easier to take a step back from the thinking mind to hear the subconscious mind with continued practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If this is something you need help with consider reading this article next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/meditation-benefits\/\">Meditation Benefits | Why Meditation Is Good For You<\/a>. Thank you for reading! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/new-signature.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Higher Self Your Higher Self. Your Soul. Your Inner Being. Your Spiritual Self. Your True Self. Your Divine Essence. Your Life Force. Your Higher Consciousness.&nbsp; All of these describe that piece of you residing deep within that is connecting you to the Universe, Something Greater Than Yourself.&nbsp; But what exactly does that all mean? 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