In our last lesson, we talked about authenticity and remembering who we truly are beneath the expectations and conditioning of the world. Today, I want to take that idea one step further and introduce a concept that has appeared throughout many spiritual traditions: The Higher Self. But what exactly is the Higher Self? Many people imagine it as some perfect version of themselves that they must someday become. I see it a little differently. Your Higher Self is not someone else. It is the highest expression of who you already are . It is the part of you that is rooted in love rather than fear. It is the voice of wisdom beneath the noise. It is the version of yourself that acts from peace rather than anxiety. From compassion rather than anger. From faith rather than doubt. 🌿 THE LOWER SELF VS THE HIGHER SELF We all experience both. The lower self is not evil. It is simply the part of us driven by fear, ego, and insecurity. It asks: "What will people think?" "What if I'm not enough?" Meanwhile, the Higher Self asks: "What if everything works out?" "How can I serve the world around me?" "What would love do?" "What feels true?" Neither part should be hated. But one keeps us small, while the other helps us grow. ✨ HOW DO WE TAP INTO OUR HIGHER SELF? Contrary to popular belief, the Higher Self does not shout. It whispers. Which means we must create space to hear it. Some ways to strengthen this connection include: 🪷 Meditation 🙏 Prayer 🌿 Spending time in nature 📖 Journaling 🧘 Mindfulness ❤️ Practicing gratitude ✨ Visualization 😌 Moments of silence 💚 Acts of kindness 🎨 Creative expression The more we quiet the noise around us, the easier it becomes to hear the wisdom already within. 🌱 A SIMPLE QUESTION Whenever you are faced with a difficult decision, ask yourself: "What would the highest version of myself do?" Not the perfect version. Not the version trying to impress everyone. But the version of you rooted in love, truth, compassion, and authenticity.