"Your Higher Self is probably speaking if you notice..: 1. Calm and centered... It can calmly observe all the craziness of life and stay centered... 2. Seeing with compassion... 3. Long-term focus. The ego looks for short-term gratification. The Higher Self looks at the long term... 4. Win-win outcomes.... 5. Strong boundaries... Higher Self sets boundaries calmly and clearly. There are times to be compassionate, wise and immovable... 6. Positive emotional texture..."