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, July 16, 2012

beginner's mind

Jesus said "Unless you become like little children you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven."

Similarly, Adyashanti talks about staying in beginners mind "because in beginner's mind the possibilities are infinite.  They're open.  Anything can happen.  You're open to learn anything you need to learn.  If your view of something needs to change, you're open for it to change." (falling into grace, p. 149)


"If you stay in innocence, in the mind that's very light, that never takes its ideas as truth, then there will be a much greater potential for your thoughts, as well as your communications with others, to be naturally inspired." (falling into grace, p. 150)

Despite my strong longing to have my thoughts and interactions inspired naturally, I find that my mind really wants to be in charge.  I find Adya's words to be very helpful.  I can hold my thoughts lightly because I know that there is a greater wisdom and power available to me than this limited mind.
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