Self perception is consciousness of self through the five senses, your sixth sense takes you to a new level of perception, this can be tapped through hypnosis, trance states, dreams, deep meditation, all of which are altered states of consciousness leading to spiritual connection. Julius Caesar often attained an altered state of consciousness, this was considered being in good favour with the gods. Joan of Arc was able to attain a deeply meditative state and believed she was guided by spiritual beings.
