Post by saisri on Feb 1, 2006 22:06:52 GMT
Ten Steps To Contacting Your Higher Self
By Asoka Selvarajah, Ph.D
The Higher Self is that part of you that connects you directly to the spiritual
realms. It is
eternal, infinitely wise and transcends our everyday consciousness. It is in
touch with the
Divine because it is part of it. Attaining knowledge of the Higher Self, and its
depths of
inner wisdom, is the goal of the spiritual question in all its many guises.
Each of us is connected with the Divine. The Higher Self within us far
transcends the
understanding of our conscious minds. This is the power that all the great
geniuses and
teachers of history have accessed. It is also the place of magic and miracle in
our lives.
Here are the steps to contact it:
1. Belief & Expectation
The first step is to BELIEVE that you have a Higher Self to establish
communication with!
Then EXPECT every day that this communication will improve as you focus
diligently on
inner growth. Without these two essential prerequisites, it is hard to achieve
anything at all
in life, even on the physical level. For inner growth, these two qualities are
essential. So set
a GOAL to achieve contact with the Higher Self, review that goal daily, and
maintain your
purpose with determination until success is yours.
2. Transform Your World View
We are brought up with a primarily materialistic world view that neglects the
role of Spirit.
To establish close contact with spiritual realms, we need to have our entire
being -
conscious and subconscious - congruent with our goal. In any major
activity/goal, you
have to establish the rules of the game and the way it is played. Contacting
your Higher
Self is the same. Therefore, seek out writings and teachers that expand your
understanding of the universe as fundamentally being a realm of Consciousness
and Mind.
3. Solitude
Make regular time for yourself where you can be totally alone. A quiet place is
preferable.
Just sit quietly with no expectations. Do NOTHING. This may feel very
uncomfortable and
strange in the beginning. Persist. You give time and space for the inner voice
to make
itself heard. It will do so either during that quiet time, or else during the
events of the day.
A synchronistic event will occur; someone will tell you exactly what you need to
hear; you
will get a sudden flash of insight. All the great geniuses of history have found
times of
regular solitude and silence for themselves. You should too.
4. Meditation
In meditation, you work to discipline your mind and silence the internal chatter
that
constantly fill it. You create a pure vessel for the Higher Self to fill.
Following your breath
is an excellent meditation discipline, as is concentrating upon a candle flame.
Or visualize
a golden ball of light in your Solar Plexus that fills your whole body with
energy and
healing. There are many practices that you can study and use.
5. Journal
Record your feelings, emotions, dreams and insights every day in a journal. This
will help
you to come into closer contact with your inner intuitive depths. You can ask
the Higher
Self questions here, and then later on record whatever insights/answers you
receive. If you
do this regularly with belief and expectation, you WILL receive the answers you
need.
6. Inner Dialogue
Conduct a regular inner dialogue with your Higher Self. For the next 40 days,
decide to
keep in contact throughout the day. Say to your Higher Self, "I know you are
there and I
want to get to know you and pay attention to you. Please begin to speak to me
and guide
my life" Don't worry if this dialogue is entirely one-way to begin with.
Remember that you
have been out of touch for decades. It takes a while to clear the cobwebs!
Persist with this
inner dialogue as if talking to a friend - chatting, asking questions, sharing
your hopes -
and begin to listen for answers. They will come.
7. Life Lessons
Look upon life as a Mystery School. Believe that the whole of your life -
events, situations
and people - has been structured PRECISELY in order to teach you exactly what
you need
to know right now. Approach life as if the whole of creation is conspiring to do
you good!
Whenever something happens in your life, for good or ill, ask yourself what the
lesson is
for you. Even unpleasant people/situations have been deliberately placed there
as a
challenge to help you grow. As you begin to view life as a drama in which you
play the
starring role, the role of the Higher Self will become increasingly evident in
your life.
Record your findings in your journal.
8. Dreams
Expect your Higher Self to speak to you in dreams. Before going to sleep, do
some
stretching and bending to relax your body completely. Ask your Higher Self a
question and
expect an answer. When you wake up, recall whatever you can of your dream and
write it
down in your journal. If you are not used to remembering dreams, this will take
time and
persistence. However, with patience, you will begin to recall your dreams AND
receive
answers from your Higher Self.
9. Mindfulness
Focus upon living more and more in the present, on the NOW. When you are eating,
be
aware that you are eating. When you walk, know that you are walking. The only
real
moment is now - the past is gone forever and the future has yet to be.
Therefore, work to
clear your mind of concerns, illusions and extrapolations. Clear the mental
clutter from the
mind and create space for the Higher Self to fill.
10. Patience!
Remember, you may have spent your entire life out of touch with Source.
Therefore, it
takes time to learn how to re- establish contact. Anything worth doing takes
time and
practice. Be vigilant and practise these steps every day and you will receive
the answers
you need. Remember: The Higher Self WANTS to be in contact. In fact, to even
speak of it
as someone apart from you is contradictory. The Higher Self IS you! The real
you. So get in
touch with YOU!
By Asoka Selvarajah, Ph.D
The Higher Self is that part of you that connects you directly to the spiritual
realms. It is
eternal, infinitely wise and transcends our everyday consciousness. It is in
touch with the
Divine because it is part of it. Attaining knowledge of the Higher Self, and its
depths of
inner wisdom, is the goal of the spiritual question in all its many guises.
Each of us is connected with the Divine. The Higher Self within us far
transcends the
understanding of our conscious minds. This is the power that all the great
geniuses and
teachers of history have accessed. It is also the place of magic and miracle in
our lives.
Here are the steps to contact it:
1. Belief & Expectation
The first step is to BELIEVE that you have a Higher Self to establish
communication with!
Then EXPECT every day that this communication will improve as you focus
diligently on
inner growth. Without these two essential prerequisites, it is hard to achieve
anything at all
in life, even on the physical level. For inner growth, these two qualities are
essential. So set
a GOAL to achieve contact with the Higher Self, review that goal daily, and
maintain your
purpose with determination until success is yours.
2. Transform Your World View
We are brought up with a primarily materialistic world view that neglects the
role of Spirit.
To establish close contact with spiritual realms, we need to have our entire
being -
conscious and subconscious - congruent with our goal. In any major
activity/goal, you
have to establish the rules of the game and the way it is played. Contacting
your Higher
Self is the same. Therefore, seek out writings and teachers that expand your
understanding of the universe as fundamentally being a realm of Consciousness
and Mind.
3. Solitude
Make regular time for yourself where you can be totally alone. A quiet place is
preferable.
Just sit quietly with no expectations. Do NOTHING. This may feel very
uncomfortable and
strange in the beginning. Persist. You give time and space for the inner voice
to make
itself heard. It will do so either during that quiet time, or else during the
events of the day.
A synchronistic event will occur; someone will tell you exactly what you need to
hear; you
will get a sudden flash of insight. All the great geniuses of history have found
times of
regular solitude and silence for themselves. You should too.
4. Meditation
In meditation, you work to discipline your mind and silence the internal chatter
that
constantly fill it. You create a pure vessel for the Higher Self to fill.
Following your breath
is an excellent meditation discipline, as is concentrating upon a candle flame.
Or visualize
a golden ball of light in your Solar Plexus that fills your whole body with
energy and
healing. There are many practices that you can study and use.
5. Journal
Record your feelings, emotions, dreams and insights every day in a journal. This
will help
you to come into closer contact with your inner intuitive depths. You can ask
the Higher
Self questions here, and then later on record whatever insights/answers you
receive. If you
do this regularly with belief and expectation, you WILL receive the answers you
need.
6. Inner Dialogue
Conduct a regular inner dialogue with your Higher Self. For the next 40 days,
decide to
keep in contact throughout the day. Say to your Higher Self, "I know you are
there and I
want to get to know you and pay attention to you. Please begin to speak to me
and guide
my life" Don't worry if this dialogue is entirely one-way to begin with.
Remember that you
have been out of touch for decades. It takes a while to clear the cobwebs!
Persist with this
inner dialogue as if talking to a friend - chatting, asking questions, sharing
your hopes -
and begin to listen for answers. They will come.
7. Life Lessons
Look upon life as a Mystery School. Believe that the whole of your life -
events, situations
and people - has been structured PRECISELY in order to teach you exactly what
you need
to know right now. Approach life as if the whole of creation is conspiring to do
you good!
Whenever something happens in your life, for good or ill, ask yourself what the
lesson is
for you. Even unpleasant people/situations have been deliberately placed there
as a
challenge to help you grow. As you begin to view life as a drama in which you
play the
starring role, the role of the Higher Self will become increasingly evident in
your life.
Record your findings in your journal.
8. Dreams
Expect your Higher Self to speak to you in dreams. Before going to sleep, do
some
stretching and bending to relax your body completely. Ask your Higher Self a
question and
expect an answer. When you wake up, recall whatever you can of your dream and
write it
down in your journal. If you are not used to remembering dreams, this will take
time and
persistence. However, with patience, you will begin to recall your dreams AND
receive
answers from your Higher Self.
9. Mindfulness
Focus upon living more and more in the present, on the NOW. When you are eating,
be
aware that you are eating. When you walk, know that you are walking. The only
real
moment is now - the past is gone forever and the future has yet to be.
Therefore, work to
clear your mind of concerns, illusions and extrapolations. Clear the mental
clutter from the
mind and create space for the Higher Self to fill.
10. Patience!
Remember, you may have spent your entire life out of touch with Source.
Therefore, it
takes time to learn how to re- establish contact. Anything worth doing takes
time and
practice. Be vigilant and practise these steps every day and you will receive
the answers
you need. Remember: The Higher Self WANTS to be in contact. In fact, to even
speak of it
as someone apart from you is contradictory. The Higher Self IS you! The real
you. So get in
touch with YOU!