Higher Self versus Ego
- be_u_yourlifedependsonit
- Mar 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 23
Choosing between your current self and your future self is a decision that we are presented with every day. When we are disciplined, our future or higher self will win that battle more often than not.
Over time, with a lot of practice, you will find it easier to prioritise the needs of your future self. The key is to make that distinction between your ego and your higher self.
The part of you that makes decisions based on temporary emotions and instant gratification is your ego. It’s concept of commitment and dedication are fleeting.
Your higher self, on the other hand, operates from a place of logic and intuition and this is your authentic self. This is the only way you can successfully battle with your ego.
Like many things that are worth achieving, this is a lot more easier said than done, but along the way you are developing invaluable character traits: integrity, confidence, self-control, self-management.
Sometimes it is more straightforward for us to please others rather than our future self. It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s true, and I’ll tell you why.
When you are focusing on the needs of another person, you don’t necessarily have to take responsibility for yourself. You are also likely to get immediate rewards by doing so. Whether it be a ‘thank you’ or a smile, we tend to appreciate that more.
While it can feel good to feel appreciated for doing things for others, we should practise tuning in to our future needs a bit more. Not only this, but we shouldn’t underestimate the value of expressing gratitude to ourselves for the positive decisions we make that benefit us.
Enduring short-term (and sometimes long-term) discomfort in exchange for longer term fulfilment sometimes means that you will have to disappoint others, which is a part of life.
The most important person in the world you must keep your promises to is your future self. THAT is who you should be the most afraid of disappointing. At the end of the day that is who will have to live with the consequences of your current decisions.
This is a more proactive approach and although it may not necessarily be enjoyable all the time, it allows you to take responsibility for your life’s outcomes, so you do not end up a victim of circumstance.
Ultimately, your conscience will be clear and you will be rewarded with unbreakable confidence and self-esteem.
This is the power of discipline.
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