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, June 7, 2015

quiet the mind

I thought this passage was very interesting:

"The well-disciplined mind should only speak when requested to perform a task. Untrained, the mind becomes an unruly 'on-stage' performer and a nuisance.  The self needs to learn respect for the Self and the Silence of Presence,  By observing the mind, it becomes apparent that it represents the disruptive, unruly child who constantly seeks attention.
     
It is usually fruitless to try to block thought or force the mind to be still without removing its motivation and pay-off.  Its motivational roots can be identified and surrendered.  It is then surprisingly possible to make a decision: just do not think about anything. This is made possible by aligning with the Infinite Silence out of which thinkingness arises.  It is located not between thoughts but just before the emergence of thoughts." (Transcending Levels of Consciousness, p. 236-237)

Peace.  Be still.

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