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.

Monday, December 13, 2010

The Untethered Heart

In Chapter 5 Michael talks about saying the following when your heart wants to close: "No...I am going to be there with this situation and let it take place.' " (T.U.S., p. 46).  Then take a breath and relax and deal with the situation with an open heart.  As you learn to keep your heart open and you have "attained this very high state, your energy level will be phenomenal." (T.U.S., p. 46).

I usually have difficulty opening my heart when there is some kind of negative self-evaluation going on.  That kind of evaluation is not helpful and needs to be released.  It can be useful to notice where you might need to improve but do so without judgment.  For example, it is productive to say "Next time I will have more patience with my kids" but to feel less than because of something that I did only serves to close the heart.  So if you are having trouble opening your heart, you may want to notice if you are holding onto any self-blame or judgment.  Let it go so that you can deal with the situation with an open heart. 

Michael suggests that you "pay attention when you feel love and enthusiasm.  Then ask yourself why you can't feel this all the time?...It only goes away if you choose to close." (T.U.S., p. 46).
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