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, January 21, 2011

When life hits your stuff

Since I wrote the last post I have been very focused on noticing 'when life hits my stuff' and shifting my awareness to the observer.  I have become particularly aware of how often the brief, minor, negative thoughts and feelings throughout the day capture my conscious awareness.  A little guilt or self-criticism, irritation at the person tailgating me, a quick judgment of another, an anxious thought about health or finances, worrying about my kids... I do not always process (witness and release) these little disturbances like I do the bigger issues, yet they still block my energy.

Michael says "The minute you see the energy start getting strange, you stop (and let go)...When you let go, you are falling behind the energy that is trying to pull you into it...Consciousness has the tendency to focus on disturbance...These disturbed energies will draw your consciousness to them.  But you do not have to let this happen.  YOU REALLY DO HAVE THE ABILITY TO DISENGAGE AND FALL BACK BEHIND THEM." (T.U.S., p. 63).   

Michael uses the example of a car driving by that you like and you are suddenly upset because you would like that car, and you start worrying about how you are going to get a better job so you can have enough money for a new car.  You do not have to let your consciousness be drawn to this disturbed energy.  You can stay centered within and let go.  

Practice disengaging and falling back behind the energy shifts.  Let your awareness go to the observer and allow life to show up in ways that will allow your blocked energy to be released.

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