Last month I posted some recent thoughts and understandings about the nature of 3rd dimensional reality. Since then, I have been studying the topic.
I am still exploring and experimenting, as guided by the materials shared by Viola Rose, who taught the workshop Awakening the Illuminated Heart, that I attended remotely in January.
What I have to say at this time has shifted and expanded since my prior post.
I made this statement last month: “Regarding external guidance, I have come to wonder whether it truly exists.”
At this point, I would say that a definition of external is required. It seems to be agreed on by several scientific sources that one’s higher self creates – or projects – one’s reality.
The higher self refers specifically to one’s 4th dimensional self or aspect, who is sometimes referred to as “the Infinite I.”
There is much to say about this being. It is my understanding that it has both male and female aspects, that it is 90% light and 10% physical, whereas we are 10% light and 90% physical. It is also taller than we are.
We all have a higher self.
I met the male aspect of my higher self during the workshop. I don’t know why it showed up in the male aspect. I simply called for my higher self, and he showed up.
I met him in the tiny space of my heart, a place where one can connect with God and others.
My higher self was kind and helpful. He offered guidance that was helpful to me. I came to trust him at that time, and I still do. He is pure benevolence.
It is my understanding that the higher self of each human is benevolent and is both helpful to us and entertained by us.
So – this being, my higher self, projects a reality specifically for me, and I get to respond. That’s it.
My response is the variable that I control.
I learn over time to respond in a way that works for me – that brings me increasing harmony, joy, love, etc.
In this way I create my reality.
What this looks like: Things occur in my life.
Example 1:
I have an excellent chemistry teacher, and I get an A on my chemistry exam.
Response: I feel good. My dad is happy when he asks about it. I think about how fun chemistry is, and I decide to study chemistry in college.
Example 2:
My sister is generally a little grumpy in the morning. She takes some time to come around to the day.
Response 1: I adjust. I learn not to bring up complex topics or anything that requires a decision for an hour or so if possible.
Response 2: I am annoyed. I criticize her grumpiness, test it, showing my “superiority” …or my lack of compassion.
Response 3: I use it against her. I talk about this trait in a negative way to my brother, attempting to create distance between them and to increase the camaraderie with my brother.
It is OUR RESPONSE to the happenings in our lives that create our experience.
The things that happen in our lives are placed on our path by our higher self so that we become the best version of ourselves – the person we want to be.
I can see several instances of this at work in my life.
Challenges with others in my life (children, neighbors) have shown up, and over time I have learned to navigate them with grace and kindness and acceptance. The challenges ease or disappear!
Work challenges showed up, such as disrespect and unfairness by superiors. Over time I learned to suck it up, do my best, and practice acceptance. I became known as a valuable employee and landed in more supportive environments – or my boss actually changes toward me.
These may not be the best examples or clearly described …but I have found over and over that if I take things in stride and elevate my response …life becomes significantly more rewarding.
Sustaining gratitude, harmony, and inner balance …and navigating around situations rather than rebelling, criticizing or even internally judging others …changes everything.
I have been working on my responses for a while – long before I understood this aspect of reality.
Now that I understand, I am much more at ease, and even grateful for the challenging opportunities to grow toward being my best self.
Assignment if you choose to explore:
Watch “The Truman Show” with Jim Carrey. Then practice experiencing what occurs in your life as intentionally placed there.
I hope to have another assignment soon, in case this engages you.
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