In chapter 14 Michael talks about letting go of the model of who we are and how life should be. We built this model to protect ourselves from inner disturbance, thererfore, as we let it go we will have to face the inner disturbance. There is no way to perfect this model or this self in order to avoid pain and discomfort. The only way to freedom is to watch what the head and the heart are going through...to move ones awareness from the self to the Self.
"The Self simply notices that the mind and emotions are unraveling, and that nothing is struggling to hold them together" (T.U.S., p. 135).
Moving one's awareness from the self to the Self is so challenging because we have to engage in life. And as we do, the self is always being asked to perform. The trick is to learn to allow the self to be, while keeping the neutral Self in the forefront of one's awareness. Multi-tasking at its best!
A difficult yet worthy practice.
One of the most helpful tips for me is the following:
"When your mind is disturbed , don't ask, 'What do I do about this?' Instead ask, 'Who am I that notices this?' " (T.U.S., p. 135)
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