Enlightenment: The Ego, what is it? How to transcend it.

[latshaw]

love this reply Chris - I can completely relate and understand.

[greybeard]

Nassim Haramein, Eckhart tolle,Adyashanti, Jill Bolte taylor, sadhguru jaggi vasudev

Bits and pieces taken from videos.
The Eckhart Tolle part about his awakening in particular is interesting
Chris

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cptiDWOa5ao

https://youtube.com/watch?v=cptiDWOa5ao

[greybeard]

Soap operas

I am aware that skill full writers directors and actors pull the emotions this way and that.
One moment a character is portrayed as the hero and then some new fact arises and other context is applied and they are seen as the villain.
The viewer is drawn into judging to the degree that the associated emotion is exactly the same as if the play is real.

Could it be that life is similar?
We see it as happening to us but in reality it is not a personal event, its just life doing what it does.
In the same way that we can step back from the play on TV and enjoy it ,even have opinions but be fully aware that the play is not real, it does not have to affect us, we have that choice, we can step back from what appears to be happening in life but remain unaffected.

The Me is the culprit--- any time the story is mine there is suffering or pleasure.
Any time I apply a judgement I have fully entered into the play—Me is right in there.

Jesus said “Wear the world like a loose garment and I have overcome the world”.

The Bagavad Gita says

Events happen
Deeds are done
There is no individual doer there of.

Jesus said. “Of myself I do nothing it is the Father within.”

The sages teach that we in our true reality are unaffected by the vicissitudes of life.

Thats why Ramana says “First find who is experiencing XYZ”
His famous question “Who am I?” does not lead to an answer that the mind understands.
What happens is that questioner dissolves into the One.
Then there is no longer a commentator with a strongly held opinion/judgement.
Preference remains but there is no emotion behind that.

Chris

[Tony]

Posted by greybeard (here)
Soap operas

I am aware that skill full writers directors and actors pull the emotions this way and that.
One moment a character is portrayed as the hero and then some new fact arises and other context is applied and they are seen as the villain.
The viewer is drawn into judging to the degree that the associated emotion is exactly the same as if the play is real.

Could it be that life is similar?
We see it as happening to us but in reality it is not a personal event, its just life doing what it does.
In the same way that we can step back from the play on TV and enjoy it ,even have opinions but be fully aware that the play is not real, it does not have to affect us, we have that choice, we can step back from what appears to be happening in life but remain unaffected.

The Me is the culprit--- any time the story is mine there is suffering or pleasure.
Any time I apply a judgement I have fully entered into the play—Me is right in there.

Jesus said “Wear the world like a loose garment and I have overcome the world”.

The Bagavad Gita says

Events happen
Deeds are done
There is no individual doer there of.

Jesus said. “Of myself I do nothing it is the Father within.”

The sages teach that we in our true reality are unaffected by the vicissitudes of life.

Thats why Ramana says “First find who is experiencing XYZ”
His famous question “Who am I?” does not lead to an answer that the mind understands.
What happens is that questioner dissolves into the One.
Then there is no longer a commentator with a strongly held opinion/judgement.
Preference remains but there is no emotion behind that.

Chris

...........'nough said!!!

[greybeard]

Global coherence initiative.


The Global Coherence Initiative is a science-based, co-creative project to unite people in heart-focused care and intention, to facilitate the shift in global consciousness from instability and discord to balance, cooperation and enduring peace.

This worth a look.

Chris



http://www.glcoherence.org/

[greybeard]

Proof Of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into The Afterlife with Dr. Eben Alexander III

One of the best Near Death Experiences I have heard.

Chris

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=QOSb3G53HsA

https://youtube.com/watch?v=QOSb3G53HsA

[greybeard]

Some very good interviews via this link including the Dr in the post above.
Oprah Super Soul Sunday.
Chris

http://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-...-episodes.html

[greybeard]

The most positive 2012 video yet.
Full of scientific info yet enjoyable to watch.
Thanks to Gio for binging it to Avalon Via the ranch.
Chris

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=rxMymXI4KAg

https://youtube.com/watch?v=rxMym...layer_embedded

[mysticmandy]

I see ego as our preoccupation with the flesh/beast nature and physical survival. This preoccupation keeps us fear-based and serving man over spirit, the conventional over change, competition & duality over love & unity etc. I believe that one transcends Ego through learning to release the material and various addictions, attachments, dualities etc. I believe that the true way is simplicity. Simplicity and releasing what owns us and what we own helps us to transcend concepts of ownership which are based in illusion (and which keep us treating everything as products for buy and sell.) However, most people have been conditioned to see simplicity as being 'poor' or not being good enough etc. So they fear it and thus fear the enlightened masters that came before who found enlightenment through giving up their attachment to the physical world and its forms.

I agree with another poster that some of our spiritual short cuts (attunements, dna activations etc) are nice ideas, but they may keep us in the dark in other ways. For this reason, I like how the bible asks us to examine every prophecy from its fruits, i.e. take an honest look at the world and how it seems locked within a race of its own creation. Start asking why? i.e. is it our illusion concepts of "success" vs "failure" that we serve? Why do we serve them? Why is our cup never full? etc. Society has become very materialistic and is creating its own false anti-life/anti-love fruits (material destruction, environmental degradation, every man for himself). Plus too many "high vibration" exercises may make people feel too 'yang' or sped up. In reality, our real issue is that many of us are frightened to become too yin, i.e. not producing enough and thus being seen as "lazy" or "worth-less."

How I approach my ego now (because its not always easy to see where its in control), is by starting to decipher all of the unconscious mantras that are subliminally spoken by many of us collectively and which are beginning to manifest fruits in the collective world. Notice polarities and how they manifest. For example; 'I want/need to manifest more, etc" is also "I am not enough, I do not do enough, I do not have enough." Then notice the personal and collective excess /waste / depletion / exhaustion scenarios that arise, and ask why? We are so focused on man-made abundance we forget to love life. Natures natural abundance becomes wasted. We become anit-life, which evil is simply live spelled backwards.

My advice is to look at nature to let Her show you the true way to enlightenment. Nature is not capable of deception. See the ways our various subliminal and collective mantras (many rooted in our lifestyles and norms that we never think to question) are manifesting on a collective level and what Nature is telling us about our thoughts and decisions. Once you open your mind to all the ways our unthought of thoughts are bringing unbalance into the world, then you will know how to decipher what brings peace, balance, enlightenment and love. You become the lotus, not the muddy pond...

There is an amazing site which goes along with many of my own beliefs.
http://ascension2012.in/step5.html

[truthseekerdan]

Hi Chris and friends, -- just thought I'll post this info here for the benefit of All that will read it...


Source: http://scienceofenergyhealing.com/dec-time-of-no-grids/

Dec 21-23: A Time of No Grids

"There are lots of predictions about the window of time Dec 21-23. The group that I’ve been working with went through a mini-experience of the energies of this time window and found it nothing to fear. It is an energy experience and our bodies know how to handle energy, even when it can get a bit intense at times!

Before I explain how I view the upcoming window I need to provide a little context about my energy view of the world.

We live in a world of many dimensions that have grids or patterns of energy lines different in each dimension. These grids form the consciousness or paradigm of each dimension. We use these grids to locate ourselves in a multidimensional world (think geese migrating on invisible magnetic grid lines). We also use grids to help order and organize incoming energies which in turn creates our level of consciousness or paradigm on the planet.

The current paradigm that we are in that I call the Old Energy Paradigm is now ending. The New Energy Paradigm will begin Dec 21-23 when the new grids are brought in during the exchange of energy between the Earth and the center of the galaxy.

This is an involutionary shift versus an evolutionary one. With evolution we build bit by bit toward our highest potential. It’s a ground up movement. With involution, the highest potential comes in from above and we anchor it into our physical bodies and the Earth. It’s a top down model and occurs with less frequency than the evolutionary one. Think sudden spiritual awakening as an example. It will take a while for all consciousness to catch up to the new potential, but anyone who can perceive the New Energy Paradigm can begin to work with its potential immediately. The shift begins within yourself and you’ll relate differently to the world. Bit by bit you’ll see this inner “newness” reflected externally as well.

Currently the Old Energy grids are down and gone forever. This fact may make you a bit anxious this week. Keep your sense of Self centered in the middle of your body and don’t get caught up in unnecessary drama. Put your focus more on Be-in than Do-ing. Keep it simple.

Here’s the timeline:

Dec 21: Energy from the center of the galaxy will be moving down through the body. Place your awareness on your feet to help ground it into the Earth.

Dec 22: Earth responds to this galactic energy by sending powerful Life Force energy up to meet it. This upward movement can upset the intestines which want to move energy down. Get lots of rest as your body can assimilate the energy better when your consciousness is “offline.”

Dec 23: Earth ties into the New Grids. Celebrate and welcome in the New Energy Paradigm!

To better understand the New Energy Paradigm I have created gia’s Energy Guide to 2013. (http://scienceofenergyhealing.com/energy-guide-2013) which includes 4 live (and recorded) energy meditations on each Solstice and Equinox. We begin on Dec 23 as this most auspicious time to connect to the New Energy Grids.

Please join me if this resonates for you. There’s as much to unlearn from old consciousness patterns that will no longer work in the New Energies as there is to learn!"

[greybeard]

Hi Dan the link not working for me
Chris

[truthseekerdan]

Posted by greybeard (here)
Hi Dan the link not working for me
Chris

Sorry about that -- there was a typo. Fixed now!

[greybeard]

On the 21st. Wishing all peace and love and harmony in your world.

Chris

[greybeard]

Deva Premal sings the Gayatri Mantra in 32 different countries around the world.

Om bhur bhuvah svaha
Tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi
Dhiyo yonah prachodayat

"Praise to the source of all things.
It is due to you that we attain true happiness on all planes.
It is due to your transcendent nature that you are being worshipped and adored.
Ignite us with your all pervading light."

This is a mantra I have been repeating almost daily for years.
The translation I like is

"The Earth the sky the heavens
That Divine effulgence that we all adore
I contemplate on your Divine glory
Please help me enlighten my intellect"

Chris


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[truthseekerdan]

Chris and friends,

Wish you all Happy Holidays, and a more Conscious Unity New Year ahead.

Here are some facts about Christmas.

More info in the video below (many may be shocked). Enjoy!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=QT9__e75GGw

Much Love always

[greybeard]

Many thanks Dan.
Wishing you and yours a great Christmas and a wondrous 2013

Also wishing all who contribute to this thread and all who view it an uplifting 2013.

Much love Chris

[greybeard]

Posted by truthseekerdan (here)
Chris and friends,

Wish you all Happy Holidays, and a more Conscious Unity New Year ahead.

Here are some facts about Christmas.

More info in the video below (many may be shocked). Enjoy!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=QT9__e75GGw

Much Love always

I took time to watch the whole of his video and Im glad I did
I did not get where he was going at first and THEN!!!
He is a follower of the teaching of Jesus not a follower of religion.
He is talking about Christ consciousness.
Well worth the time to watch.
A good find Dan.
Thanks.
Chris

[truthseekerdan]

Humbled and honored to share some 'esoteric' knowledge to all those that are willing to understand more about themselves, as well as the 'reality' that we all experience collectively.

Bill Donahue is what I would call a mystic of "lost and hidden" meanings and knowledge that is now coming up to the surface. The Light is coming out of the darkness. As we all know here, the "knowledge is power", and with "great power comes great responsibility".

Enjoy another video from Bill Donahue below, and if you click on his name, there is a link to his youtube channel as well.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ovZasQFsHlE

[truthseekerdan]

This will be my last post at Avalon -- at least for awhile...
So everybody visiting here, please enjoy another 'gem' video

Who Started Religion

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jBVca4VWRxE

Much Love and a New Prosperous Year 2013 to All !

[greybeard]

Thought for today

Everything happens for a reason-- the whole Universe brings all things about, there are no accidents, God doesn’t get things wrong. Those are quotations from several teachers.

The moment a commitment to spiritual progress is made all hell lets loose.
Life times of Karma has to be released in a short period of time just now.

Eckhart Tolle said its like living three life times in one go.

So everything I ever did to anyone has to be experienced, even the things done without any malicious intent.
I can see that every relationship I have had/ have, brought me face to face with previous "shortcomings".
So this will carry on till all karma is released.
Its the same for all seekers just now--- Im just fortunate enough to be aware of what is happening.
That makes it easier.

Watching the film The Kid, Bruce Willis--- himself as a child comes back to teach him lessons as does himself from the future
So he has to help the kid from the past change things.
Happy ending---good film.
So there you go.

Chris