Your Highest Self Meditation

One of the main gifts I’ve gotten from my studies in the realm of yoga is a concept of my highest self, which to me is still mysterious but creates a depth of appreciation for myself and every other being in the world. Knowing that no matter what happens to me, no matter how I behave, no matter my past, no matter my current emotional or physical circumstance, my true nature beyond all of that is all the best things- love, compassion, kindness, dignity, creativity, energy, and worthiness. Looking at a young child and recognizing their pure innocence and beauty reminds me that at our core, we all share this truth. This is what we refer to when we say “Namaste”, the greeting that means my highest self, aka highest potential, aka inner light of truth, recognizes that same highest potential and light within you. The following meditation is meant to help you recognize and connect to that truth within you.

This meditation should be practiced while in a comfortable meditation seat, or lying down.  With closed eyes, visualize yourself in a beautiful meadow, walking along a worn path. Imagine a place that makes you feel safe and happy, so that your walk is casual and pleasant. After a while, you notice a person is seated ahead of you on the trail. From where you are you can't make out yet who it is, but you can sense it is a person of great presence. As you come closer, you notice the person is truly noble and beautiful, and you become very interested to meet this person. As you continue walking, you notice the clothes she/he is wearing are well made, flowing, and lovely.  You notice something familiar about this person, and see she/he has beautiful skin and hair. Finally you are close enough to realize this person is You! It is the You you have always imagined as your most gracious, healthy, beautiful, and composed self. As you arrive in front of this highest version of you, the being smiles serenely and you take a seat. Now ask this being if he/she has a message for you. Take several moments to be still and listen for any message that your highest self has to offer you.