Re-Connecting To Your Higher Self

On a deeper and mostly unconscious level, we are all aware of our spirit. Even though we are all aware of this spiritual nature, the challenge in living a truly spiritual life is that we so easily get seduced by appearances. Life is so rich in sensory beauty and we all tend to have a bias for what we can see, touch, hear, taste and smell. Even though this world of sensory perception is rich, it is the invisible world that’s the real wonder of life. There are so many things that we know is there, yet we can’t see it. It is this fascination that’s been the driving force behind some of the greatest discoveries and it’s also the driving force behind most of our spiritual pursuits. It’s a peculiar thing, living life without really knowing why we are here or where we came from. We know that there is something bigger than us and that we had to come from somewhere. In the New Testament Saint Paul reminded us that although we are ‘in this world’ we are not ‘from this world’. We often get caught up in this life and all the problems and frustrations that we all have to deal with on a daily basis. But, unde eath it all is that part of you, your higher self, that is not conce ed with any of it. Regardless of your personal spiritual beliefs, we know that there is a divine and universal intelligence behind all of life. It is from this infinite intelligence that we all come and it is to this that we all go back to when we leave this life. This ‘invisibleness’ is something – a force or an energy that we are always connected to because it constitutes the very essence of your life. When you are connected to this dimension of yourself you are united with the very intelligence that creates and sustains all of creation. Discovering and connecting to your higher self does not require and special mountain retreats or far eastern meditations. It simply requires that you look deep within yourself. Discovering your higher self and finding God in your life is not something that you have to go and find somewhere outside yourself. Think of it this way: electricity has always been available to us – even to prehistoric cavemen. Only when we discovered it, were we able to use it. Your higher self and divine guidance is, and has always been available to you. You simply have to discover it to be able to use it. Here are 3 insights that will help you to rediscover your higher self: 1. Self Awareness When you become aware of your Self and realize that you are a spiritual being on a spiritual path you can start to live your life more consciously. Most people are numb to life and they just float through it unaware of themselves and the bigger picture. Epictetus said that what’s necessary to change yourself is self awareness. Only when you are ‘awake’ can you pay attention to and notice the higher dimension of life. 2. Perceptio Realize that everything within your field of experience is based on perception. Life simply ‘is’, but through our perception we create meaning out of everything. When you are connected to your higher self and live with a more spiritual awareness you are able to live from your centre. This will help you to stay centered and to see past the limitations of the appearances and trivialities of life and live and live a more peaceful and fulfilled life. 3. Divine Guidance Your higher self, your soul (or your spirit) is your connection to God and to the infinite intelligence that keeps this entire universe in complete harmony. God is to be found inside yourself. God is not some being up in the clouds that dictates our lives for us. God is within each and every one of us. In the ancient scriptures, it was said “be still and know that I am God.” Be still and discover God for yourself and ask for divine guidance in your life. The very thought of connecting with your higher self is enough to connect you to God. When you seek you shall find and when you ask you will receive. When you seek to live closer to God, you will for the very act of seeking will connect you to God. When your thoughts are on love, peace, joy and abundance you are in harmony with God and you will know God. When you remove yourself from it through thoughts of hate, guilt, harm, anger ec. you prevent the Divine guidance to from flowing through you. Stay connected. Look Within and consciously live your life with love, peace and harmony.