In order to overcome the confusion between the narrow lower self and the Real Self, in the state of meditation visualize that you and your body are two separate entities and you are using your body as your garment or a tool. Try to understand your body as you consider your garments. Visualize that your 'I' would continue to exist even after the body has been discarded.
Conceptually leaving the body, look at it from a higher level. Look at the body as though it were a hollow nest, in which you live and could easily come out of it. Consider yourself as the caretaker of this house, who is responsible for its sanitation (keeping it pure in thoughts and deeds), strength (keeping it strong) and functionality (physical activity). You are the master of the body and are using it as per your own free will. In this way, conceive: 'I' am not this body. It is only My tool. 'I' am using it only as a rest house. This body is built up with five basic elements of nature collected by 'ME' (my real Self) for giving it a desired appearance. (Scriptures tell that Soul acquires a body and environment conforming to the traits brought forward from previous births i.e. the inherent traits from previous births are the building blocks of the mind and body of the newborn.) During meditation, totally forget about your body and concentrate your thoughts and emotions on 'I' as an independent conscious entity. Then you will become aware that the Soul has an immortal existence independent of the body. Having had this awareness, whenever you will say 'I', this expression will have an altogether a new meaning for you.
Remember : However, it does not mean that you are required to ignore your body. Doing so will be disastrous. Considering body as the temple of Soul it is your solemn duty to protect it in every way and keep it healthy and strong.
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