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So… Is Your Higher Self the Same as Source?

By The Artful Woman
  Not exactly. Think of it like this: Source is the origin —pure consciousness, God/Goddess/Divine Light, whatever you want to call it. It’s the everything-and-nothing energy from which all things come. Your Higher Self is your personal bridge to Source. It’s your soul in its purest form , untainted by fear, ego, or human distortion. Your Higher Self is you , just on the zoomed-out level —the version of you that remembers the full story, all lifetimes, all lessons, all missions. So: Source is the sun. Your Higher Self is the sunbeam that still holds its essence but is uniquely you . Is Your Higher Self Your Soul? Pretty much— but here's the nuance: Your soul is eternal. It’s the part of you that has lived countless lives. Your Higher Self is like the fully awakened version of your soul —the one not currently squeezed into a human body trying to pay bills and avoid family drama. When you're in human form, you're kind of like the tip of the i...
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Visualization Tips for Meditating with Light

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By The Artful Woman

 




Visualization Tips for Meditating with Light 

1. Start with Sensations, Not Just Images

  • Warmth: Instead of seeing light, imagine the feeling of a warm glow entering your crown and flowing down through your limbs.

  • Tingling: Visualize a subtle tingling sensation accompanying the light—it makes it feel more real.

  • Gentle Pressure: Imagine a light current pressing gently as it moves through your body.

2. Break It Down into Smaller Steps

  • Single Point Focus: Begin with a small point of light at your crown chakra.

  • Grow It Gradually: Let it expand into a small ball, then slowly guide it through your body.

  • Limb by Limb: If the whole-body visualization feels too much, take it one limb at a time.

3. Get Creative with Your Imagination

  • Color: Choose a color that feels calming or powerful for you.

  • Texture: Imagine the light is silky, soft, or liquid—whatever feels healing.

  • Sound: Add a soothing hum, chime, or frequency to make it more immersive.

4. Use Guided Visualizations

  • Search for meditations that specifically focus on light.

  • Find ones with language and imagery that resonate with you personally.

5. Practice Regularly

  • Short & Sweet: Even 5–10 minutes of focused visualization can be powerful.

  • Comfort Matters: Settle into a space where you feel safe and relaxed.

  • Keep Showing Up: Like anything else, visualization gets easier the more you do it.

6. If Visuals Don’t Come Easily...

  • Set the Intention: Even if you don’t see it, trust that the light is there and doing its work.

  • Use Metaphors: Try imagining a gentle river, a soft breeze, or a wave washing through you instead of light.

Trust the Process

You’re not doing it wrong if you can’t “see” the light clearly. The real magic is in showing up, opening your heart, and allowing your energy to shift. Visualization isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.

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