Awakening Is...............

AWAKENING IS…
by Aruna Byers
http://awakeningcoach.com

Awakening is a complete shift in perception from who you think you are to who you really are. When all the memories that contain the story of “me and my life” are recognized as being merely imagination, and the deceptive thought “I AM this person” dissolves, the chattering ego that has manipulated the body/mind by pretending to be its all knowing guide becomes quiet. The awareness that has always existed in the silent space between thoughts is now fully liberated to be present in every moment.

Living life without a personal identity is called the “Natural State,” but this way of “being” is not really a “state.” It includes all states and all emotions, as well as all the wisdom of the universe. Instead of mind being the creator of future life experiences, all life is experienced without mind’s judging, comparing, intending, desiring or rejecting anything. The awakened heart is free to fully love and appreciate everything, no matter what happens to the body or what is perceived by its senses.

Being Awake has deepened into enlightenment when there are no mental or internal reactions to external events. In some traditions this is called “emptiness” or “no mind.” The body/mind has become a pure vessel for the light of divine grace.

Discovering and fully becoming our True Self completes all karma and life lessons. We have become Masters of the human condition

How can you tell if you are awake or not? If you still think of yourself as a person and are reactive to what happens to you, the ego is still running the show. This is not the case when you are awake.

How can you tell if someone else is awake? An ego cannot tell because its opinion is based on beliefs that are not accurate. There are no moral codes of behavior for Awakened awareness, and “chopping wood/carrying water” before and after Awakening is the same. Here are some clues: Do you feel peaceful in this person’s presence? Are they unconditionally caring? Do they look you in the eye with unwavering presence?

Is this what people are experiencing with you? If not, its time to “wake up” and BE your True Self.

Shared with Love and Light,Rosalie xo