What is the Relationship Between the Christ Self and the I AM Presence?

10 min · 13. maj 2026

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Hello and welcome to Episode 5 of the Foundations of the Ascended Master path. In our last episode, we talked about awakening the Christ within and how harmony, love, prayer, and self-mastery help us draw closer to our Higher Self. Today, we’re going to explore one of the most important teachings of the Ascended Master Path: What is the relationship between the Christ Self and the I AM Presence? This teaching can sound abstract at first, but once you begin to understand it, many of the mysteries of life suddenly start making sense. And if you look at the Chart of Your Divine Self in the text, that visual may help you follow along as we walk through it together. The Ascended Masters teach that we are much more than the outer personality we experience every day. Most people identify themselves almost entirely with the human self: our emotions, our thoughts, our memories, our problems, our successes and failures. But that outer personality is not the fullness of who you are. Behind the human self is a far greater spiritual reality. So let’s explore this together. When God appeared to Moses on Mount Sanai in the burning bush that was not consumed, he revealed his name. He told Moses to tell the people that ‘I AM that I AM’ sent him. He went on to say, “This is my name forever, and this is my memorial from generation to generation.” [Exodus 3:14-15] That was not just a name. It was a revelation of Being itself. The words “I AM” are sacred because they express the self-awareness of God individualized. Human beings are unique on earth in that we possess self-awareness. We can say, “I AM.” Animals have intelligence and instinct, but they do not stop and contemplate their existence in the same way humanity does. They do not consciously choose to transform themselves spiritually. That self-awareness reflects something extraordinary. We were created in the image and likeness of God. The Ascended Masters teach that each of us has an individualized Presence of God called the I AM Presence. This Presence is the highest part of your being — your Divine Source, your eternal identity in God, literally God within you. In the chart, the upper figure represents the I AM Presence. It is not separate from God. It is God individualized as you. Perfect, pure, whole and untouched by fear, limitation, disease, aging, or death. The I AM Presence, the part of you made in the image and likeness of God, always holds the perfect pattern for your soul. Now beneath the Presence, you see a stream of light descending. This is sometimes called the silver cord or crystal cord. It is the flow of life itself — the energy of God continually flowing into your being—the energy that keeps you alive. And as long as this connection remains, you live in the physical world. When it is withdrawn, what we call death, your soul moves on to other dimensions of life. Anchored within your heart is the Divine spark of that Presence. The Ascended Masters describe this spark as the threefold flame — the flame of Power, Wisdom, and Love. Now surrounding the I AM Presence are concentric spheres of colored light. This is called the Causal Body, and you can think of it as your spiritual treasury or your “bank account in heaven.” Every act of love, every victory over fear, every selfless deed, every moment of compassion and spiritual attainment creates momentum in these spheres of light. Nothing constructive is ever lost. All positive energy qualified with love and harmony rises into this treasury of light and remains part of your eternal attainment. But energy used destructively does not rise. It becomes what we call karma — energy that must eventually be balanced and transformed so that the energy that was misused is free to also rise to the Causal Body. Now between the I AM Presence and the human self is the most important bridge of all, your Holy Christ Self. The middle figure in the chart represents this Christ Self. This is the individualized expression of the Universal Christ within you. It is your true spiritual identity — the Real Self you are becoming. Jesus fully embodied this Christ Self. That is why we refer to him as Jesus the Christ. Christ is not a last name. It is a state of divine realization and union. The Christ Self is one with God, yet it is also able to work directly with the soul evolving on earth. This is why the Christ Self serves as mediator between the human personality and the I AM Presence. Scripture tells us: “There is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” [1 Timothy 2:5] The Ascended Master understanding, of course, describes the the Christ indwelling within each child of God just as it was in Christ Jesus. The difference, of course, is that Jesus was one with His Christ Self and we are striving to achieve that same oneness. The unique aspect of the Christ Self is that can behold both the divine perfection of the I AM Presence and human imperfection simultaneously. That is why it is called the Mediator. Your I AM Presence can only behold perfection because it is literally God within you, manifested as the Divine Spark within your heart. Your Holy Christ Self, also known as your Higher Mental Body and by other names in other religions, acts as teacher, guide, protector, and inner spiritual mentor. It is called the Higher Mental Body because it carries the mind of God for your individual soul. When intuition suddenly speaks clearly. when wisdom interrupts anger, when you feel lifted above fear, when love replaces judgment, you are often experiencing the influence of your Christ Self. Now something very important happened in humanity’s spiritual history. The Ascended Masters teach that in what is called “the Fall,” human consciousness descended below the vibration of the Christ consciousness. The soul became increasingly identified with separation and fear, ego, and discord. Your Christ Self did not disappear. It became separated in consciousness from your outer personality. The spiritual path is the journey back into reunion. This is why Jesus said: “The kingdom of heaven is within you.” He was pointing humanity back toward this inner reality. The purpose of life is not merely survival. It is not simply morality. It is not just outer religion. The purpose of life is reunion, first with your Holy Christ Self and ultimately in the final reunion with your I AM Presence in the ritual of the ascension. This changes how we understand spiritual growth. You are not trying to become worthy of God someday. You are learning to align with the divine reality that already exists within you. Every loving thought strengthens that alignment. Every prayer opens the flow. Every act of forgiveness clears the channel. Every decree, affirmation, meditation, and act of self-mastery allows more light from your Presence to descend into your daily life. The goal is not to escape the world. The goal is to anchor more of God into the world through you. Gradually, the soul identifies less with fear and limitation and more with the Christ Self. And eventually, at the conclusion of the path, the soul reunites fully with the I AM Presence in the ascension. This is the great destiny held within every son and daughter of God. In our next episode, we’ll begin exploring another important question. Why do we reincarnate, and did Jesus actually teach it? I will also introduce a series that will help to make all of this teaching thus far practical in your everyday life. Until then, remember this: Your I AM Presence is not distant from you. Your Christ Self is not unreachable. The light of God is already within you — patiently waiting for your recognition, your cooperation, and your love. Take the time to commune with God within you and see how your life transforms. ________________________ Next Free Live Event - Join Us! MYSTICAL KABBALAH Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Central Discover the profound spiritual teachings of the Mystical Kabbalah in this illuminating presentation exploring the nature of the soul, the Tree of Life, and the pathways to deeper self-understanding and divine connection. This session offers timeless wisdom and practical insight for anyone seeking greater meaning, transformation, and spiritual awareness. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uFMhCfK3QOC5OojUUcjm6w] Get full access to The Fellowship Chronicles at thefellowshipchronicles.substack.com/subscribe [https://thefellowshipchronicles.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

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