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.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

contemplate these things in your heart

What a difficult week this has been with the tragic shootings in Connecticut.  Reverend Carolyne at Unity of Tustin (www.unitytustin.org/category/podcasts/  See the talk on January 16th) gave a beautiful talk last Sunday about going within and contemplating such events in our hearts.  It isn't possible to make sense of the Connecticut shootings with our heads, yet we can stay present with our experience by going into our hearts and allowing what needs to be healed to come forth.

In addition to feeling heart-ache for everyone involved in the shootings, I find myself wanting to commit more deeply to raising my own consciousness and waking up from the dream of separation.  It is only by raising consciousness that we can move into a significantly new experience of life on this planet.

Along these lines, I have been noticing the tendency to escape from discomfort (whether it be the discomfort related to last weeks events or any other discomfort) instead of being present with and accepting what is right in front of me.  It happens so quickly.  An uncomfortable thought arises and before I even realize it I have figured out how to avoid the discomfort...calling someone, eating something, thinking it through to "fix" or "prevent" the uncomfortable situation...

For example, how often do our attempts to connect with others stem from not wanting to feel alone, or wanting to make sure that we are maintaining the relationship, or needing reassurance that we are loved, or wanting someone to vent to...

Being present often throughout the day in an open and honest way gives me the opportunity to notice how I am letting the psyche dictate my life.  This psyche is based on the illusion of separation from others and from God.  When I think of those innocent young lives which were lost because to a large extent humanity is lost, I am motivated to let the illusion go.   I can't change the world but I can change myself and the best way to do that is to let go of that which is false.  Please join me this holiday season in letting go of what no longer serves us and allowing the magnificence that we are to shine forth as Beauty, Truth, Love and Peace.

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    This was a very powerful piece, thank you for the time you put into these writtings! Robin

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  2. UnknownDecember 26, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks Robin.

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