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.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

An Open Heart

We have finished Part I "awakening consciousness" and I am so thrilled to have discovered this idea/technique about 'focusing awareness on the Observer.'  There is so much Power and Freedom in letting go of the limiting thoughts and feelings of the psyche and stepping into Oneness with Spirit by way of the Observer.  Being aware of the focus of one's consciousness is the cornerstone of this path.

Part II "experiencing energy"

In chapter 5 Michael talks about tapping into the source of energy from within...it is spiritual energy...it is unlimited...it is our birthright.  "That spiritual energy is what you're experiencing when love rushes up into your heart." (T.U.S., p. 44). 

The only reason that we do not feel this energy is that we block it. We block it by closing our hearts and our minds.  Remember the example in the book about the young man's energy shifts as a result of a break up with his girlfriend?  Are you aware when you close down based on a thought or a belief or a judgment or something someone said or did? 

We close because we think we have to protect ourself from being hurt by others. 

I find it to be very helpful to move my awareness to the Observer and then to notice whether my heart is open or closed.  From the vantage point of being the Observer, I clearly notice what I am feeling emotionally and physically.  I can choose to relax my chest, belly, and face.  I ask, 'Is anything really worth closing?' I take a breath and relax, allowing my muscles to soften. I ask, 'Who am I?' and I see that I am not a human being having a human experience. I am a Spiritual being having a human experience and God is the source of my energy, not this situation.  

If you want to tap into this spiritual energy all you have to do is decide to stay open.  Michael says "You stay open by never closing.  It's really that simple.  All you have to do is decide whether you are willing to stay open, or whether you think it is worth closing...train yourself to forget how to close."  (T.U.S., p. 45). 

Remember that nothing is ever worth closing for.

Today practice noticing when your heart is open and when it is closed.  Then take a breath, relax, and allow your heart to open even more.
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