Who is Your Higher Self
Your higher self is essentially the spiritual side of yourself that is always there to guide you and never leaves your side. It is the part that knows the true you, inside and out and holds all the depths if wisdom and knowledge that are a part of your whole being. The all powerful higher self can help you make sense of who you truly are and the purpose of your life's journey.
There are many varying thoughts and theories on the higher self, the form that it takes and what it's function is, however, my belief is that it is a powerful, much greater extension of yourself that is able to give guidance if you make the effort to really reconnect to it. It can help to positively shape you destiny - the more you put in the more you get back! (Just my opinion though.)
Where Is your Higher Self
Unfortunately there is no definitive answer to this question and there are many opinions relating to this also. Some believe it lies within your physical body, most often thought to be in the heart or solar plexus (stomach region). The solar plexus is described by many professionals in alternative forms of healing as the centre for all your emotions and therefore some trains of thought believe there is logic to why the higher self might stem from there. Others feel that the higher self is purely an ethereal body that surrounds the physical one or even a thought process, with no form at all that feeds into your mind. I do not have any particularly strong opinions on this as, to me, it is more important to feel connected and in tune with this amazing extension of you, rather than worrying about where exactly it is.
Although there has been extensive scientific research into this and mainstream science is beginning to accept the presence of an unseen energy force surrounding living forms, where this is 'placed' remains a mystery. It could be one or a combination of the above, or even part of a collective number of excarnate energies that do not dwell in one place but that are interchangeable. If you were to coerce a theory out of me, I would say I am leaning towards the latter explanation, a moving, interchangeable energy. There are no right or wrong answers to this debate, just personal feelings.
What is the Purpose of Your Higher Self?
You are an intelligent being with a great mind which temporarily inhabits a physical body, with which you need in order to function effectively on this earth plane. Your higher self, as previously stated, is a greater, unseen, extension of YOU which serves to lovingly guide, protect and assist you on your journey. If you are truely in touch with this, it is like a really close companion who knows you inside out, helps you to realise your own gifts and talents and encourages you to achieve your dreams, ultimately allowing you to be at peace with yourself. Wow, what a great asset to connect with, wouldn't you say!
How Do You Reconnect and Stay Connected With Your HS?
Every single person has the ability to reconnect with their higher self as it is simply a greater part of you! As a baby and young child we all tend to be connected to our true selves and we have no inhibitions or feelings of fear, we trust who we are You can often see this when watching children play and express themselves, showing pure happiness, openness, trust and vitality. As we grow older we often lose sight of our higher self, our pure spiritual being, as our physical life takes over. We learn fear and our physical needs overtake as our life experiences unfold, leading to a disconnection to our higher, spiritual selves - who we truly are.
Not to worry though, to reconnect to your higher self, a good way to start is to indulge yourself in various ways to make yourself happy and loved. This does not need to involve materialistic gifts, but can simply be finding time for yourself, 'me time', making yourself aware of what you really value and clearing anything that is have a negative influence on you. Also, looking towards your goals and your passions and most importantly of all, learning to face our fears with courage and love.
Other practical ways to reconnect with your higher self include learning to meditate, finding our own moments for quietening our active minds and emptying out everyday thoughts and fears; i.e., what our children needs, the problems of others, our workload and what we are having for dinner tomorrow!! Your higher self encourages you to have time away from your role as a mother /father, partner / spouse, friend, sister or brother and professional to just touch the true you. How wonderful is that! To be able to understand yourself and your true needs and desires!
It is possible to use visual imagery and techniques to open up your imaginative skills through developing meditation and relaxing our physical minds. It takes time and patience (so be warned, it won't happen in a day, week or even a few months) to re-learn and change thought processes that help to clear the junk we build up through life. However, with practice and perseverance, it becomes much easier and very beneficial to us as a holistic being.
Love and Light
Shelley
(copyright: Shelley Lamprell-Josephs - Oct 2011)
