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.

Friday, December 24, 2010

A Conscious Christmas

"What differentiates a conscious, centered being from a person who is not so conscious is simply the focus of their awareness.  It's not a difference in the consciousness itself."  (T.U.S., p. 36)  With this being said, what will you choose to put your consciousness on over this holiday weekend?

During this time of year it is easy to get wrapped up in wordly activities.  Of course we enjoy the presents, the food, the decorations, the friends and family...  And there may be some stress, frustrations, and perhaps disappointments.  According to Michael, whether your experience is positive or negative recognizing that you are 'aware that you are aware' is the highest choice.   Whatever your experience is, it is not you.  When you are aware that you are aware "You simply stopped projecting your sense of self onto that particular object of consciousness (i.e., experience, thought, feeling, perception).  You woke up.  That is the nature of Self.  That is who you are." (T.U.S., p. 37)  

If you find yourself judging or deciding what you like and don't like you will be choosing to close your heart and blocking the unlimited flow of energy within you.  Better to witness these thoughts and feelings as the observer and let them go.  Let the world show up the way that it will show up today.  Let the people in your life be the way that they will be. 

Whatever is going on for you, Michael suggests making it the sport of the day.  If you are facing a challenge (large or small), let it be the sport of the day.  Whenever I take a problem that I am having and say to myself 'This is just the sport that I am playing today.  I wonder how it will play out' I find that I detach from my concerns and I experience clarity, some kind of wisdom, and/or a sense of peace. 

Move your awareness to the witness, take a deep breath and relax the heart.  Watch and wait.  Wait for spirit to express itself through you and as you today.  Feel grateful that this is happening.

Remember in the midst of your busy merry-making to be the observer and allow a brighter light to shine as you.   

Sweet blessings to you on this eve of the birth of the Christ-Consciousness within each of us! 
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