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.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

the spiritual path of non-resistance (Chapter 16)

The path of non-resistance is the second technique that Michael talks about.  Check out several lines from the first paragraph of chapter 16:

"One should view their spiritual work as learning to live life without stress, problems, fear, or melodrama...Stress only happens when you resist life's events.  If you're neither pushing life away, nor pulling it towards you, then you are not creating any resistance.  You are simply present...witnessing...in a state of peace." (T.U.S., p. 149)

From this viewpoint the pressure that we all feel to keep up with it all, hold it all together, move forward...is completely unnecessary.  There is no need for pressure.  Everything will unfold as it should.  (If you are experiencing any resistance to this idea of letting go, read on to page 150.)

I tried this tonight as one of my kids was being difficult.  When I noticed that I was getting caught up in the drama and losing my center I decided to walk away and accept the situation as it was happening.  I witnessed and released my stress and frustration and after a few moments we had a conversation that went a lot smoother.

I will do some experimenting with these ideas this week. Every time that I become aware of myself feeling stressed, fearful, or experiencing a problem I will ask myself in what way am I resisting or trying to pull something towards me.  I will keep you posted.
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