The difference between the Holy Christ Self and the I AM Presence
Question: When working on inner vision/communion, how does one know the difference between the Holy Christ Self and the I AM Presence? I understand that the Christ Self is the mediator between our lower self and our I AM Presence. Some refer to the Christ Self as the higher self. Is this correct, and if so, what would we call the I AM Presence, the God-self? Would you please give me a greater understanding of these two terms/concepts?
Answer from ascended master Jesus through Kim Michaels:
It would be correct to call your Christ self for the higher self and your I AM Presence for the God self or the spiritual self.
When your spiritual parents created your lifestream, they created your I AM Presence. This is the part of you that anchors the unique individuality with which you were endowed by your spiritual parents. It is called the I AM Presence because it anchors your individuality and makes you who you are.
Your I AM Presence can be viewed as a spiritual flame, but it is more like an electronic fire than a normal fire. Your God flame has a unique structure that is similar to a crystal, only it is not made from matter but from vibrating, pulsating energy. When the pure light of God shines through the crystalline structure of your God flame, it is shaped and colored by your unique individuality. This does not degrade the light of God; it simply individualizes that light.
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The difference between the Holy Christ Self and the I AM Presence
This is the best explanation I have seen so far about the Holy Christ Self, also called:
- Higher Self - this term comes from Theosophy if I am not mistaken.
- Holy Guardian Angel - from the book The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, a name adopted later by Aleister Crowley.
- Ishwara, the Guru Deva - from Hinduism and Patanjali Yoga Aforisms.
- Thought Adjuster or Mystery Monitor from Urantia Book
- Adonai (Lord) in the Hebrew Kabbalah. How can the Angel may be called "Lord" when this term is usually used for the Most High God ? Urantia Book explains that, this Angel is a fragment of God.
And many other names in other traditions.
Regarding the I Am Presence, it seems that this term comes from I Am Movement (Guy Ballard, Chicago USA, 1930's)
- Also Bridge to Freedom (Geraldine Innocenti, USA, 1950's.)
- Summit Lighthouse (Elizabeth Clare Prophet, USA)
Another names:
- Divine Spark - from Theosophy
- Monad - Greeks and Theosophy
- Atman in Hinduism.
- Purusha, in Hinduism too.
- Soul, Spirit, a general usage.
And many other names in other traditions.