Welcome to my blog about transcending the self. Instead of using the mind to fix or control your world so that you can be happy, there is another way. This blog is about moving your awareness from your limited, egoic-self to your Higher Self in order that you can be the divine expression that you were intended to be.


Many of my beliefs are based on the books "The Untethered Soul" (T.U.S.) by Michael Singer and "Falling into Grace" by Adyashanti. These books describe the path of moving your awareness from the part of you that tries to make your life work (ie, find happiness, security, love...) to the part of you that Witnesses or Watches your life unfold and your reactions to your life. As you become more aware of yourself as the Watcher, and you let go of the energies of the lower self, you will be moving towards greater freedom.

So instead of struggling to make everything go your way in life, why not accept what is (release the need to fix or control people, situations or your mind), open your heart and surrender to That Which Created Life in the first place! In other words, go with the flow of life and watch the amazing miracle that you are blossom! Please join me in choosing to move beyond the limitations of the personal self and to live a life of freedom.

To get the most out of this blog, I suggest that you read the books. I also recommend the CDs by Michael Singer (see the website below). I post on this blog about once a week. If you would like to be notified by email each time I post please send your email address to donnamccullough@cox.net.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

More Thoughts from Chapter 4

I really like Michael's TV analogy:  You can get so lost in a TV program that you do not even notice someone walking in the room (i.e., you lose the awareness that you are someone watching TV and you become identified with the TV program).  This is similar to how you can move from an awareness of Self to being absorbed by and identified with the thought, feeling or situation that just occurred.  He takes it a step further saying that if the tv engaged all 5 senses as well as your thoughts and feelings than you would be completely lost.  This is what happens in our lives...a thought, feeling or situation happens and and we forget who we really are.

"Then the consciousness which is capable of being aware of anything, makes the mistake of focusing on that one spot too closely."   (T.U.S., p. 35).

When we cling to an experience, we make it a part of our identity and our true identity is lost.  "Remember, your self-concept is just a collection of thoughts about yourself."  (T.U.S., p. 36).  It is not the truth of who you are.

A conscious being allows the thoughts, feelings and experiences to pass through and they do this by focusing their awareness on the fact that they are the one who is aware - instead of focusing their awareness on the objects of consciousness (thoughts, feelings and experiences).

If consciousness can focus on anything, then what do you want to focus your consciousness on today?
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2 comments:

  1. Jason HaferNovember 30, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I love the TV analogy too, Donna! Makes is so clear and simple. These are so great! Thank you!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Wow, this is really thought provoking! I never realized how we all really could be significantly happier if we could spend some time getting to know the "observer" .

    I've spent way too much time talking to the "roommate".

    Thoughts that have come through my mind: 1. I could try meditating more often, to have more of an experiential knowledge of what "Who am I" means 2. "Merely observe" could be a helpful mantra in uncovering the observer, who is quieter than the roommate.

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