The Higher I is the true nature of man. It is even further from his lower "I" (all of his little "I's") than his essence. It gradually awakens in us as we develop our essence. This Higher I is composed of two higher parts of our being (the higher emotional center and higher intellectual center) which can only manifest when they receive nourishment of high quality, a nourishment that can only be provided by our essence. By purifying our lower "I", our essence can develop and our higher emotional and intellectual centers can become active, allowing our Higher I to manifest.