Shattering your EGO leaves you bare and naked.. Then you have the power to control it and your subconscious.. Mr. Robot is a great example of the struggle between both being awake(conscious) and awake while asleep(dreaming) subconscious... your Higher-self is also a guide... To becoming both enlightened and ascended.. How to see past illusion and slice through it with a Double-edged Sword...

Has anyone spoken with their future-selves in the Kingdom?

I've also experienced the consciousness of mine first child from the future.. We played video games together, ate meals, listened to and made music, just for reference points to never forget those moments..