Glossary entry for
Higher Self
The term "Higher Self" is used by certain schools of spiritual teaching such
as Theosophy, and the Golden Dawn.
The "lower self" or ego personality is seen
as not being the true self. The ego is trapped by its own desires, forever
longing for what it has not got. Once a desire is achieved, new desires
spring up in a never ending sequence. Ultimately, the ego personality is
considered to be an illusion. Spiritual practices, including meditation, can
enable a person to transcend the ego and realise the Higher Self. In this
process a person can discover his/her soul, and approach the Divine. To
achieve the Higher Self is to live in a state of higher consciousness, which is a major goal of
spiritual development and self-realisation.
Contributed by Alan Pert, Sydney, Australia
Van references in:
- "Ancient Highway"
(on Days Like This)
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