Imagine a white energy in your spinal column that extends all the way to Heaven. The top part is your Higher self and is in contact with God, your guides, angels and knows your life plan, path, and purpose. Your higher self is always happy, strong and resilient because it sees and knows all.
    The lower part of the energy or Your ego responds to fear and has limits. It is the part of the self that is in your body here on Earth. Your Higher self knows no limits and knows everything is possible and helps you believe in miracles and goals. Your Higher self knows the contracts you have made with other souls to learn in this lifetime and so it guides your behavior if you are in tune with it and are "working your path"-living your spiritual ideas on a daily basis. If you are not so in touch, your behavior is influenced by Ego and therefore you grow angry, miserable and resentful of the fear and doubt you feel. Hope that helps. Prayer, meditation and other spiritual practices help you maintain contact with the Higher Self and its wisdom.