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, August 21, 2013

embracing life, embracing God

Whenever I have an experience where I embody or deeply realize my connection with God, my drive/longing to know God in this intimate way becomes stronger.  It is an experience like none other.  These experiences help me to recognize that this Oneness with God is my true nature.  The pull to surrender my life and open my heart to God becomes stronger.

Sitting in the silence is one part of my spiritual practice that opens me to this kind of connecting with God.

The other is living my life.  Life always shows me what I need to let go of and what I need to embrace more of...such as finding my voice in situations where I feel uncomfortable speaking up.  Adya talks about bringing our "whole self" to each moment.  This helps me to deal with what is happening in my life in a centered and grounded way.  I bring my feelings, thoughts, and intuition into the situation instead of just reacting from my head or from past conditioning.  When I do not speak from my gut nor listen to my gut I find that my life gives me consequences that I would rather not experience!

A quote that inspires me to stay present, grounded, and open:

"Embrace the full measure of your life at any cost.  Bare your heart to the Unknown and never look back."  (from one of Adya's teaching brochures)
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