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.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

the Void

David Hawkins has a map of consciousness that consists of lower "egoic" states of consciousness (e.g., shame, fear, desire, anger, pride...) and higher states of consciousness (e.g., courage, acceptance, reason, love, unconditional love, peace, Self-Realization...)

In the following quote David is talking about transcending "higher" levels of consciousness although I think this can be applied to transcending all levels of consciousness:

"The surrender of identification with each state releases it, including letting go of any attachment to its familiarity."  Transcending the Levels of Consciousness, p. 293

At times I am thrilled to surrender identification with the egoic states of consciousness.  Letting go of this very familiar albeit flawed self allows me to experience a sense of Joy, Love and freedom without limits.  Alternatively, there are times when I cling to this illusory self that I have created like someone who is drowning clings to a life preserver.  Letting go can seem like falling into a void of nothingness.  And in a sense this seems to be what happens...as it has been said by those who have moved into the higher states of consciousness "I am nothing and I am everything."

As a serious student of spiritual transformation I think it is important to stay attuned to my process and to always choose to surrender.  Even when the fear of 'what will come next if I let go of the familiar?' arises, I choose to let go.  The alternative is to stay small.  This would be like never leaving your hometown because of the fear of what is beyond it.  I trust God and I trust the process of life to carry me as I let go of my limiting thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and perceptions, including the desire to have it all figured out.  I do not know what lies ahead beyond the confines of this self...it is a mystery and I choose to dive into this void.      
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