Many of us grew up in homes where religion was prioritized. Where God is someone we need to behave appropriately for. It wasn’t until I was in my 40s that I started looking at my faith a little differently. I became more spiritual than religious and started searching for my higher self. But what is the meaning of the higher self?
For me, it means that I have a different perspective on who God is. Instead of Him being one person who judges us and says who is going to heaven or hell, God is a collective of souls and energy that is all-knowing. And each of us has a little piece of that within us that we can access anytime. That is your higher self.
What is Your Higher Self?
Take a moment and feel the energy around you. Hold out your hand and see if you can feel the tingle of something hovering or touching it. Put your hand on your heart and feel that energy transfer into your body. Close your eyes and feel that energy moving through your body, all the way to your fingers, toes, and head. Sit with that for a moment and then ask a question. What answer pops into your mind?
That is what it means to connect to your higher self.
- The part of you that has infinite knowledge that your brain is not capable of holding.
- The part of you that is loving and wants you to succeed with all of your dreams and desires.
- And the part of you that knows you are beautiful, worthy, and have a purpose here on earth at this time.
The amazing part is that you have access to it at any time. You only have to believe that it is there and wants to help you.
Signs your Higher Self is Communicating with You
When you start recognizing your higher self, you will start to notice things happening around you and for you.
- New ideas will pop into your head at random times.
- Answers to questions will appear.
- Paths will clear to your goals or desires.
- Challenges will pop up that help you see how you might be off track.
- You might see reoccurring signs and symbols. Like numbers, animals, phrases, or dreams.
- Your intuition will be more noticeable, and you will start to trust it.
The key is to pay attention and start to trust what your higher self is telling you. And to notice how it feels. Your higher self always wants what is best for you and would not make you feel bad. That is your ego.
A trick to help you tell the difference between your ego and your higher self is to tune in to how it makes you feel. Does it open you up and feel exciting and expansive or does it bring out your fears and feel restrictive and contracting? Notice what each of those feels like and use the reaction to help make decisions.
Why is the Higher Self Meaning Important?
Your higher self is within you whether you recognize it or not. So, by learning more about it and how to use it, you will see a whole new perspective on life.
You will use more words like:
- imagine
- I’m called to
- I believe I can
- excitement
- joy
- wouldn’t it be cool if
- I’m curious
Instead of:
- I could never
- guilt
- fear
- unworthiness
- but I should…
Connecting to your higher self will help you manifest your dreams and desires faster and more easily. It is a trust that you have been given the ability to achieve your dreams and desires and can use your higher self to guide you.
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How to Connect with Your Higher Self
Once you understand the meaning of the higher self, you will probably want to make more connections to it. There are many ways, and each is great, based on your preference.
Meditation
Sitting still and feeling the energy within you. This doesn’t have to be for long periods of time. It can just be a pause in your day to recognize it.
Movement
When we move our bodies through exercise, dancing, cleaning, or showering, our mind becomes open, and our higher self has room to appear.
Journal
Journaling or reflecting on your life or goals automatically opens you up to your higher spirit. This activity usually starts with a question or task in mind, so you are already focused. All you have to do is tune into what wants to be written on the paper. Allow yourself to be guided and not force the answers.
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Creativity
Anything that brings you joy will help you connect to your higher spirit, but especially when you let go and express yourself. Whether it’s with painting, dancing, singing, drawing, journaling, knitting, etc. You often get lost in the moment when you are having fun and being creative. The next time you are in that space, pause to reflect on how you feel.
Rest and Relaxation
Did you realize that your energy flows in perfect alignment with your dreams and desires when you are sleeping? Your conscious brain is turned off, and you cannot think about your worries, regrets, or limiting beliefs. So, when you wake up, you are ready to flow through your day energetically. It’s important to turn off your brain regularly to recharge and reset.
“You are in pure positive energy every moment that you are asleep.” Abraham Hicks
I hope that helps you understand the meaning of your higher self. Only you can feel and experience what it means and how it helps you. But as I said, your higher self (or whatever name resonates with you; God, Universe, Source, Higher Spirit, etc.) is always there when you are ready to allow it to enhance your life.