The Higher Perspective - The Best Antidote to Fear and Crisis By Christine Hoeflich

Philosopher Ken Wilbur and spiritual teacher Andrew Cohen both agree that one of the most significant spiritual challenges of our time is staying connected to a higher perspective even when humanity's survival (and your own) hangs in the balance. "We might not make it as a species...It's a chance to really learn how you allow the survivalist mode to knock you out of your true self and your already-free awareness," says Ken Wilbur in a preview to an upcoming discussion between Cohen and Wilbur on how each of us can become fully awake, purposeful and integral human beings.

"We fall out of touch with that which is higher...We contract into a very fearful orientation to life. Often, those who are able to really make a difference in times like these are those who are able to see global events and crises in the biggest developmental context--to see it all as part of a larger process, which itself is indestructible. Never losing touch with that perspective is critical, because when we lose touch with the bigger perspective, we lose touch with the best part of ourselves," says Andrew Cohen.

My understanding is that reconnecting to your higher self (the source of your higher-level perspective and awareness) is without a doubt the answer to both your own crises as well as the world's larger crises. Furthermore, once you actually reconnect to your higher self, synthesize the wisdom that undoubtedly will come from within, and realize the higher level understanding, you will no longer worry about global events and crises and you will no longer fear ever losing touch with that higher level perspective again. You will understand the deeper purpose behind your crises (and the world's crises) and how it all fits into the divine plan.

Moreover, once you're connected, you're connected. You understand that the crises are indeed a part of divine plan. You understand how and why the outcome--the Golden Age--is assured. And once you (as an individual) get it, you have it. You got what you came here to get and it cannot be taken away from you, regardless of how much fear the outer world tries to inflict upon you. In fact, you see how the elements of fear fit in perfectly into the larger design, and you are no longer affected by them in the same way.

So how does one actually arrive? Instead of theoretically discussing world crises and why we're doomed, you spend some of your time reconnecting to your higher self and you learn to trust your higher self. You actively engage and immerse yourself in the larger process about which Cohen and Wilbur speak.

Though the reconnecting process is simple, it is not very easy and it does not occur overnight. Reconnecting consists of 1. learning to distinguish your inner guidance from mental conditionings and societal expectations (your higher-level consciousness from your human-level consciousness) and 2. learning to trust that connection enough to promptly and consistently follow through.

Following through is of utmost importance. Seeing the results of your follow through is the most effective way to learn to trust that connection. The more you trust your inner guidance, the more new insights you will gain, the more favorable synchronicities you will step into, and the more you will begin to "move mountains." You will know that when you follow your higher self's plan--your "true" plan--you will eventually succeed. That's because your higher self has the bigger picture and also a vested interest in helping you fulfill your higher life purpose. This is the only place from where to come.

The truth is, we have chosen to disconnect and to experience the challenges and the hardships that came "with the territory," so to speak. There was a larger purpose and intent for being on this planet in a state of "lowered consciousness," and we are ready to complete that chapter of the human story. So, now that you know that a process that activates your higher consciousness exists, why wouldn't you do everything within your power to begin it?

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