Skip to main content

Four steps to awareness!

Step 1: The initial step involves detaching yourself from unconscious living, where the mind operates like a robot, responding mechanically to pre-programmed reactions.

Step 2: The second step is engaging in conscious observation. This entails actively watching the object of distraction or attraction, such as observing your surroundings or your breath. As you progress, you move beyond mere observation, reaching a witnessing point—a centering between opposites. In this step, you become actively vigilant and consciously aware of both your external environment and internal thought processes. 

Step 3: Beyond the witnessing phase, which suggests that it is still a form of doing. This step surpasses the duality of subject and object, moving towards a more profound awareness a state of being.

Step 4: The fourth step is awareness itself—a state of total subjectivity and presence without any specific action. Unlike witnessing, which implies a doer, awareness is non-doing; it is simply being or beingness. Witnessing is a technique leading toward awareness.

With awareness, the old mind dissolves, replaced by conscious alertness and an awareness of totality. The mind transcends into oneness, dissolving the duality of separate entities. The drop no longer perceives itself as separate from the ocean; it has meld into the ocean's vastness or we can say the ocean has melded into the drop.

This transcendence is the awareness that goes beyond the duality of the mind. Consciousness, being a quality of the mind, cannot transcend duality. It perpetuates the division between subject and object, activity and inactivity, conscious and unconscious states.

Something greater than the body is aware of the body--this is mind, and something greater then mind is aware of thoughts —this is consciousness. Going further, awareness is aware of consciousness. The witnessing aspect of the mind, termed awareness, transcends consciousness. While consciousness is aware of the mind's activities, awareness is aware of consciousness itself.

In summary, consciousness is a facet of the mind, and awareness represents the transcendence of the mind. As the medium of duality, the mind keeps consciousness within its confines. Only through awareness can one move beyond the limitations of dualistic thinking. Just being aware of awareness itself.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

What are some of the major causes of low back pain.

There might be a  few different things going-on in the body that might be the contributing factors of back pain. A weak core, and weak leg muscles not supporting  the back. Tight hamstrings pulling on the pelvis and tilting it. Tight quadraceps and hip flexors.  Weak and tight lower back muscles.  Daily stress manifesting itself as tightness in the lower back.  Get your back in shape series with The Bridge Pose. This pose helps to strengthen the hamstrings and  lower back muscles. Strengthens the core, the abdominal muscle group, tones the buttock and stretches the  the top of your thighs and the hip flexors. Instructions:   Keep your feet rooted into the ground,  exhale narrow in and up at your core, hold the abdominal in on the exhale…press your feet into the ground, reach your knees forward and up..and lift the pelvis all the way up off the floor, as you feel the hamstrings, the muscle right under the gluteal fold push into the bone, the buttocks working firmly as the lower back com

Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Happiness: Personal Trainer New York

In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become increasingly prevalent, finding true happiness has become a universal quest. While there is no one-size-fits-all formula for happiness, the journey toward lasting fulfillment often requires a holistic approach. This article will delve into the secrets of happiness, exploring the transformative powers of personal training, meditation, mindfulness,  effective stress management techniques, and gratitude. Personal Training for a Happy Mind and Body Engaging in regular physical activity plays a pivotal role in boosting happiness levels. Personal training goes beyond the physical aspect of exercise, providing individuals with tailored workout programs that cater to their unique needs. When we exercise, our bodies release feel-good hormones called endorphins, which not only uplift our mood but also contribute to increased self-esteem and a more positive outlook on life. Through personal training, individuals receive persona

"The Mystic Master and the Vibe That Travels With You"

In a charming little town, where the sun dipped low on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of gold and lavender, a mystic master sat in profound meditation at the town's edge.  His figure, draped in flowing robes, radiated peace and tranquility, a steadfast beacon in a world that often appears chaotic and restless. The air around him seemed to shimmer with an ethereal calm, inviting weary souls to pause and seek solace. As twilight deepened, the gentle rustle of leaves whispered secrets of solace, and the distant call of birds heralded the end of day. Fate wove a delicate thread in this peaceful setting, bringing forth a weary traveler.  The traveler approached with dust-cloaked boots and eyes shadowed by burdens, drawn to the master's peaceful presence.  Seeking refuge from the discontent that had plagued his heart in the towns he'd left behind, he felt a flicker of hope igniting within, as if the essence of peace radiating from the mystic could mend the fractures of his