The more you connect with your higher self, which is your true connection with the Universe, Source, or Spirit, the more you strengthen and build that vital bridge between yourself and your higher consciousness.

While we are all born connected to this divine awareness, the tendency as we grow up, is to become disconnected from what was once so natural.

When we become feel cut off from our higher mind, the source that once nourished us is often replaced with another source or substitute, as we build connections and dependencies upon food, alcohol, or nicotine, or even when we become co-dependent on someone or something (like work – hence the term workaholic). Many of us spend our lives trying to fill that void which was created when the link was broken.

It really is possible to get reunited with your higher mind again. As you develop the ability to raise yourself above the conscious mind and all of its impulses and distractions, you will find that place of stillness and peace, and perhaps… some answers! This is the part of yourself where you can gain a sense of the bigger picture. It is the place where mundane details have less significance. It is also the part of you that wants nothing more than to assist you in being truly happy and content, KNOWING that you are on the RIGHT path for you.

So… here is what I encourage you to try: When you face difficult situations in your life, try to remember to consult with your higher mind. Let yourself and your higher mind communicate with each other once again. After all, it is always been there and always will be part of who YOU really are.

The following exercise will assist you to access your higher mind and connect with your inner resources. It will also be of great support during those times when you need a wee bit extra guidance. This lesson will empower you to connect with your higher consciousness and to get out of your head. The intuitive higher mind is there to assist you, and put you back on the path of clarity and purpose.

So, let’s begin… (you may want to read through all of these instructions before beginning the exercise!) Make yourself comfortable, close your eyes, take a few slow, deep breaths and relax.

Bring your awareness to the bottom of your feet. Let your breath help you as you begin to allow the relaxing energy to flow up through the bottom of your feet. Slowly, work your way up your calves, your thighs, your abdomen, chest, your fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, neck, face, right to the top of your head. Now at the top of your head, I want you to imagine and pretend to the best of your ability that there is a big funnel starting to take shape… this funnel reaches out into the universe. Think of it as a vortex of energy reaching upward.

Let your awareness flow up and out of your head and into this funnel that is opening up above you. All the information you want can now be accessed and brought to you. You may want to imagine a shimmering ball or cloud of white light above this funnel. Now reach up with your mind, as if you are floating and blending with this brilliant white light. Slowly merge yourself into this space, as you continue to reach up and out of your body with your mind.

Take a few moments with this energy, and feel what it is like to be calm and centred, and to be at one with YOUR higher mind.

At this point you may ask your higher mind a question. For example:

• Is there someone you’d like to get along with but you are not sure how to go about it?
• Is there a question about your job that you need guidance on?
• Are you wondering what is stopping you from reaching your goals?
• You could even ask if there is something that your intuition has been trying to tell you. Ask your higher mind how you can be more receptive when it is trying to communicate with you. You may want to ask, “What steps can I take to improve my life and spiritual development?” Ask one question at a time, and wait for a response. Take whatever answers come to you. You may receive a symbol, words, an inner knowing or even a feeling.

Don’t be surprised if your higher mind also chooses to make known an area of your life that you may be neglecting. Sometimes you don’t get what you’ve asked for – but you do get what you need. Remember what you have received, so that you can bring the information and answers back into your conscious mind.

Now it is time to bring your awareness back into your body. You will be able to go back to this special place anytime you wish. Slowly take a breath and let it help you in coming back to the present. Feel yourself shifting down into your body, entering through the open funnel. Move your fingers and toes, and slowly open your eyes to become fully aware of your body and the room around you.

Don’t worry if you feel like you did not receive any answers or guidance. You may get the answer another way or even a day or two later, or maybe even from someone else unexpectedly. Be open and let your higher mind speak to you in all its various ways. As always, keep your journal handy for when you come out of the meditation, so you can take the time to interpret what the words, feelings, and symbols mean specifically to you.

You’ll know when your higher mind is speaking and answering your questions, because you’ll feel a sense of smoothness to what you are receiving, it will often feel like you have always KNOWN what you are receiving, it has just been hidden from your conscious viewpoint.

The answers will not sound like your regular mind chatter. I want to stress again here, that any information you may receive from your higher mind will always be of a positive nature. If you are unsure – ask yourself this question, “Is this coming to me or from me?”

This meditation can be used as a mini-meditation anytime you need it – especially during stressful times in your life, when you may need an intuitive solution. Try to get into the habit of shifting up and accessing your higher mind at least once a day. With practice, you’ll be able to seek insightful guidance anytime you wish. By using this lesson, it will give you a sense of transformation and inner wisdom that can reach into every aspect of life, and could possibly be the key to open the door to an old friend – your soul.