INITIAL STEPS
Acceptance and Acknowledgment of the Higher Self
The first step to reuniting with your Real Self is to fully accept and acknowledge the existence of that Self. Know that this Self is your true being and not outside of you. Obviously, if you are to become one with your Higher Self, you first have to believe it exists and that connecting and reuniting with it is possible. That belief can come through personal experience of being guided by the "still, small voice" within, communicating with your H.S. in your heart, and/or by trust and belief in the Masters and what they teach us.
Set the Blueprint
As with building anything, you need to set the blueprint by having the clear intention and
determination to establish contact (if you haven't already) or continue to connect with your Higher Self and to eventually completely reunite with It. This is not something that can or should be taken lightly. You first need to go within your heart and determine if you are willing to do everything that is necessary in order for that to happen. When you look at the hard work that lies ahead, the process can seem daunting, but as you address what is needed step by step, it becomes more manageable. As you make tangible progress along with the rewards that will come your way, that will help fuel your determination to make it all the way!
Making the commitment to unite with your True Self is one of the most sacred things you can do, so it should be done in a sacred way. Initially, that commitment should be made in your heart, at the deepest level of your being. After that, confirming the commitment in a physical way will further help set the blueprint. This can be done in a number of ways, such as:
1. Audibly make the commitment in a place that is sacred or special to you - indoors or outdoors, whatever feels right to you. You can make the commitment in the name of your Higher Self and to God or one of the Masters if that feels right. You can also include a prayer for guidance in your quest.
2. Write down your commitment and burn it and/or keep it in a sacred/special place to review regularly.
3. Make your determination while holding your favorite crystal, seeing it infused with the energy of your commitment. Keep this crystal close to you at all times.
4. Do whatever in your own unique way that will make this special and sacred.
The Power of Determination and Commitment
When you determine with all our heart and make the commitment to do something, the energy of that determination goes forth to pave the way for its manifestation and also for assistance
(sometimes in seemingly miraculous ways) in bringing forth your desired objective. This is partially due to universal laws of energy which state that what we put forth is returned to us in like kind. If you only have a half-hearted commitment to something, you can only expect to receive little assistance or none at all. Your heartfelt determination, however, can open the doors to heavenly intervention.
The Power of the Energy of Freedom
Freedom equates with reuniting with your Higher Self. The energy of determination coupled with the energy of Freedom is very powerful. When you state that determination and clear intention to be free, to come to the realization of your True Self with all your Heart and to not be moved by anything that would try and swerve you from the path, you can literally feel those mountains moving!
CONSCIOUSLY CONNECTING WITH YOUR HIGHER SELF
The inner wisdom and higher awareness of your True Self holds all the answers you need, and yet there is usually some reluctance initially to seek it out and listen to what it is telling you. Many would rather get their answers from other sources outside of themselves.
We have all had many communications with our Higher Self in the form of inner guidance, intuition, etc. You may not have realized that this was the source of these situations, however. The H.S. is wanting to communicate with us at all times, but we are the ones who put up the barriers to that happening by our preoccupation with a myriad of distractions. Once you begin to consciously communicate with your Real Self and receive answers to your questions, you will begin to trust that you really do have all the answers within and will know you are never alone! The answers to questions do not always come in a direct reply. It is important to be open to whatever form the answer comes in, such as a passage in a book, a conservation with someone, a line in a movie and so forth.
In order to connect with the Higher Self more frequently, you have to learn how to cultivate the connection and allow some quiet space in your life in order to communicate with it. Calming and quieting the mind is necessary to begin consciously connecting with your Higher Self. This is most easily done through meditation, which is absolutely essential on the path. As the mind and
emotions are quieted, the access to your heart becomes easier. There, within the secret chamber of the heart you can most easily communicate with your H.S. (See Chapter on Meditation in Section 4.) Initially when starting these communications, it may seem like you are only talking to yourself, and of course, in a way you are - your Real Self! In time though, the Higher Self can become a very tangible presence as it did for me in manifesting as a golden being in the Heart.
STRENGTHENING THE CONNECTION
Once you have established a connection with your Higher Self, it is important to strengthen that connection as much as possible. This can be done in a number of ways.
1. In short meditations (even a minute or less), center in the heart, visualizing the Light of your Real Self and feeling the connection with that Self. Do this first thing upon awakening every morning. It is not necessary to "see" this Self in any form, but it may be that eventually you will "see" or sense a
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form of some kind. Initially with me, there was no form at all, but one day while centered in the white Light in my heart, there suddenly appeared a seated golden being, which I eventually
merged into. I had no idea at the time that the Higher Self is sometimes referred to the "golden man of the heart". It was a little shocking at first, but once I learned to merge into it, the connection was highly comforting.
2. Having a running conversation throughout the day with your Higher Self is another good way to strengthen the connection. It is not necessary to always consciously center in the heart to have this connection, especially once you have established a solid bond. As time goes on, you may find your Higher Self to be one of your best friends!
3. Channeling all important decisions through your True Self is highly desirable, as is asking it for solutions to problems. At first, it may be difficult to do this unless a very strong connection has been already established. Important issues tend to engage our emotions and raise our anxiety levels. At those times, it can be hard to discern if an answer is coming from the Higher Self or is being fed by our own desires. When we become anxious, that can make it difficult to establish a connection at all. At times like this, it is usually best to pose a question about the decision or problem right before going to sleep while centered in the heart. Ask that you be given a clear answer upon awakening in the morning. I have found this to work very well most of the time. If an answer doesn't seem to be forthcoming when you wake up, relax and put the problem aside. Many times an answer will manifest later on in the day in various ways you can't even imagine!
4. For decisions that aren't so important and charged with emotion, asking the Higher Self for guidance in other matters is always a good idea. Usually in these types of situations, an answer quickly manifests. Initially, it is necessary to establish discernment to make sure that the guidance is truly coming from your Real Self. If there is any doubt, it is always best to later take time to deeply center in the heart and still the mind as much as possible through meditation. Guidance and answers usually then manifest in a clearer way.
5. Surrounding yourself with brilliant golden/white Light is another good way to deepen the connection with your Higher Self. This can be done throughout the day for short or longer periods of time. I have found doing this while walking to be very nice and it also helps to facilitate a walking meditation.
6. Setting some time aside daily to meditate for longer periods in the secret chamber of the heart is vital for establishing a strong connection with your Higher Self.
***Key point: By cosmic law, what we place our attention on or focus on expands. As you continually focus on your Higher Self, the connection will automatically be strengthened.
Physical Activities
There are a number of things you can do physically to help strengthen the connection with your Higher Self. This includes having a well balanced, nourishing diet, keeping your weight under control, and getting enough sunshine and exercise. A poor diet, lack of exercise and sunshine can cause vibrational density within your being, along with physical, emotional and even mental problems. So it is very important to address these issues too, as they can create barriers to fully connecting with your True Self.
SUMMARY:
Initial Steps
- Affirm your belief in the tangible reality of the Higher Self by acceptance and acknowledgment of that Self.
- Set the Blueprint - Have the clear intention and determination to establish contact with the H.S.
and to eventually completely reunite with it.
- Make your commitment to reuniting with your True Self in a special/sacred way.
- Make initial contact with your Real Self by centering in the Heart, meditating and merely talking to It.
Strengthen the connection by:
- Visualizing the Light of your Real Self and feeling the connection with it
- Making conscious connection with the Higher Self throughout the day and making friends with that Self
- Having a "running conversation" with that Self throughout the day
- Asking your True Self for guidance and channeling all decisions through the H.S.
- Centering in the Heart whenever possible
- Surrounding yourself with the golden/white Light as much as possible - Setting aside time daily to meditate in the secret chamber of the heart ESSENTIALS:
- Clear intention/commitment - Determination to be free
- Forgiveness of yourself and others (see Chapter on "Forgiveness")
- Overcoming negative habits and momentums (see Chapter on "Resolving your Psychology &
Overcoming Bad Habits/Negative Momentums) - Control of emotions
- Maintaining harmony (see Chapter, "Harmony, the Magic Key")
- Expanding the Love of your Heart and the Light of your being (see corresponding Chapter) - Balancing of karma (see Chapter, "Balancing/Transmuting Karma")
- Balancing and expanding the threefold flame of the heart (see Chapter, The Heart - The Master Key")
- Clearing and purification of the chakras, and expanding the light of the chakras and aura. (See Chapter, "Your Aura and Chakras")
- Surrender (see Chapter, "Letting Go, Surrender and Trust") - Service - helping and serving others (see corresponding Chapter) Other Aids:
- Become the energy of Peace (See corresponding Chapter) - Cultivating a sense of Joy (see Chapter, "All is Joy!")
- Gratefulness - cultivating a sense of Gratitude (see Chapter, "Gratefulness, Cultivating God-Gratitude")
- Cultivating "softness" - a nurturing, giving attitude that does not take offense at anything - Enlisting the aid of the Master, "Victory" and developing the "majestic sense of Victory" (see Chapter, "Cultivating a Sense of Victory")
- Loving and nurturing yourself - Prayer
- Utilize Spiritual Tools & Techniques found in Section 4.
Renew commitment daily
I have personally found that if there is not a total heart-felt commitment to do this that is renewed every day, it is easy to fall back on a half-baked application. You must consciously and through
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meditation, make the connection with your Higher Self and expand it, along with doing the necessary work to overcome the negative momentums that may be holding you back.