In the book by David R Hawkins, it is suggested that our true identity goes beyond the physical body.
While we often identify ourselves with our bodies, we are actually the awareness or consciousness that
experiences the body.
Through self-awareness and contemplation, we can realize that the body is merely a vessel for our
experiences. It is not the essence of who we are. Changes in the body, such as weight gain or loss, do
not define our true identity.
This perspective encourages us to see the body as a separate entity, like a "happy puppet," and to
develop a playful and joyful relationship with it. By detaching ourselves from identifying solely with
the physical form, we can embrace a deeper sense of self.
Our true identity is the awareness that observes, experiences, and exists independently of the physical
form. It is the constant essence that remains unchanged amidst the limitations and changes of the body.
By recognizing our true identity, we can cultivate a sense of peace, fulfillment, and freedom in our
lives.
Non-duality is a term derived from the Sanskrit word "Advaita," which means "not two." It refers to the
understanding or perception that there is no fundamental separation or duality in the universe. In
non-duality, all apparent distinctions and separations between subject and object, self and other, mind and
matter dissolve into a unified reality or awareness.
What Does Non-Duality Mean?
In the context provided by the text[1], non-duality emphasizes the understanding that Divinity emanates as
consciousness/awareness, which is the source of all creation. This awareness is characterized by being
without form, division, limitation, or subject-object distinction. It is omnipresent, omniscient, and
omnipotent. Non-duality means bypassing particularization to return to unobstructed, verifiable truth. It
holds that all evolutions unfold as a consequence of the Unmanifest becoming Manifest—the intrinsic
indivisibility between the creator and creation.
Practical Applications
Non-duality has practical applications in daily life, particularly in the realms of spirituality and
personal growth:
Mental and Spiritual Health: Understanding non-duality can lead to a profound sense of peace and well-being
by helping individuals transcend ego-driven desires and concerns. By perceiving the self as part of a
larger, interconnected whole, one can overcome feelings of isolation, anxiety, and dissatisfaction.
Relationships: Non-dualistic perspectives foster a more compassionate and empathetic approach to
relationships, encouraging individuals to see beyond superficial differences and recognize the shared
essence with others.
Decision Making: Non-duality encourages decisions and actions that are based on inner wisdom and integrity
rather than external pressures or ego desires, leading to more fulfilling outcomes.
Applying Non-Duality in Daily Life
Applying non-dual principles in daily life involves several key practices and orientations[2]【23†source】:
Letting Go of Dualistic Thinking: This includes surrendering the ego's desire to categorize the world into
binaries such as good/bad, right/wrong, self/others.
Maintaining Nonattachment: Engage in life fully while maintaining an internal stance of nonattachment to
outcomes, understanding that your true nature is independent of external circumstances.
Practicing Presence and Mindfulness: Emphasize being fully present and aware in each moment, recognizing
that all experiences arise within the broader field of awareness that you are.
Embracing Compassion: Cultivate compassion for all beings, recognizing the shared essence that binds
everyone beyond superficial differences.
Developing Spiritual Practices: Pursue practices that resonate with your heart, such as meditation, prayer,
or devotion, all aimed at reminding you of your non-dual nature.
Benefits to the Individual
The benefits of understanding and incorporating non-duality into one’s life include:
Inner Peace: A deeper acceptance of what is, leading to inner peace and contentment.
Enhanced Awareness: A more profound, intuitive understanding of the nature of reality and one's place within
it.
Reduced Suffering: Minimized attachment to egoic desires and fears, which often cause suffering.
Increased Compassion: A deeper empathetic connection with others, knowing that at the fundamental level, all
is one.
Understanding and applying the principles of non-duality can profoundly transform an individual's life,
offering a path toward enlightenment, inner peace, and a deeper connection with the essence of all
existence.
A blind person can not lead another Blind person, if one tries , he and those who follow him will fall into
a ditch
Therefore it is wise to be humble about things one can not see, and not follow other blind people, but be
careful who one chooses to follow, for it is a matter of life and death.
you say you're not blind?
there are things you can not see like wifi, but they exist.
you can not see the thoughts of others.
ypu can not see the truth and get manipulated by lies.
Question everything, especially things you can not see.
My goal is to help as many people as I can enjoy excellent health and happiness
On pain and suffering:
Are you in Pain?
Are you Suffering?
This post is only for people who are experiencing pain (mental/emotional/physical) or have no idea why there
is chronic pain.
Don't read if you you're fine , watch cat videos instead.
A spiritually blind person can not lead others.
If he does, he and all that follow him will fall into a ditch.
The ditch of pain and suffering.
Maybe you followed the advice of spiritually blind people and fell into the ditch of pain and
suffering.
Do people say what is not true? Yes
Do people use Jesus's words to say what is not true? Yes
You can't tell truth from false
Accept that you are limited and really cant see what is true and what is not.
From there on stop believing anything that you can't verify for yourself to be true.
I hear all this garbage about God giving you pain and suffering
Lol
Stop listening to this , and question it.
Why is God giving me pain, why dones God keep giving me pain?
People have lied to you. Forgive them they do not know anything themselves.
God's grace is not pain and suffering
If it is I don't want this kind of a God, thanks
I'm not asking for pleasure but these lies about "oh you're in pain , it's because God helping you"
Lol - God helping me by giving me pain - the eternal lie
Sorry I don't want anymore pain mate, I've had enough already.
We experience pain when we follow bad advice.
Things keep getting better and better when we follow the truth.
I'm not interested in right or wrong
I'm interested in the truth.
Do you really think suffering is helping you?
Do you really think that by suffering now here on earth you will go to some nice place called heaven?
I don't think this is true mate.
Stop believing in false advice
No one knows what happens after death.
People just make up stuff.
There is only words and sentences.
Words and sentences told to you as advise
If you do this you will get this
If you do that you will get that
People have manipulated you, forgive them, they are in a ditch themselves.
If a person has all the money and happiness
He doesn't need anything from you.
Only people who don't have the real key to happiness ask you to sacrifice your money or happiness for their
own.
Dear reader, stop being manipulated by lies
Only follow advice that you can verify in your own experience.
How to tell truth from false?
Can you verify it?
Then it is true?
Can you not verify it?
Then it is not true or may be true,
If you can not verify it, don't sacrifice your peace, money, happiness and your life and your time on
it.
Here are things I've been able to verify:
1. Forgiveness towards others and myself helps me become peaceful
2. It is better to look at my own mistakes and correct them than to tell or talk about the mistakes of
others, the best way to change others is to teach by example.
3. We can let go of negative emotions and feelings without expressing them.
4. People often miss the context and are not able to know the context.
5. Silence is a very high level of truth, do not respond, resist answering questions.
6. You don't have to , you choose to.
7. I don't know if God exists or not, but I pray for help because it helps me calm down and new ideas and
solutions come to my mind.
judge not
and you will not be judged
condemn not
and you will not be condemned
forgive
and you will be forgiven
give
and it will be given to you
Be merciful
just as your Father is merciful
Always ask questions
Why do you believe what you believe?
Why do you do what you do?
Why do you stop asking questions?
Why do you stop learning?
Whatever is true
does not need proof
Truth is self evident.
if you can not see it,
it is not true for you
so you must find your own truth
that helps you at your
current level of understanding
and work with that
One blind man can not lead another
if he does,
they will both fall into a ditch
Why do you see the speck
that is in your brother's eye,
but do not attention the log
that is in your own eye?
you hypocrite,
First remove the log from your own eye,
and then you will see clearly
to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
forgive for the blind
were trying to lead the blind
GOD:
That which sees all
That which knows all
That which created all
If such a God exists
Then such a God is kind
Because such a God
has no reason to be otherwise
Jesus also Taught about
unconditional love
towards our fellow humans
The Map of conciousness says that
we must not fear or worry
we must not be angry or blame
we must not be ashamed or guilty
we must not choose pride or arrogance
we must not choose desire or craving
we must not choose appathy
Because all these are temporary
A decent regret is
better than all of these
it says that what we thought
was not close to the truth
Jesus also says
blessed are those who mourn
we can choose courage
to speak the truth
we can trust God
that he exists
and will take care of us
we can choose willingness
to do what we can do
we can forgive
ourselves and others
and accept what is
so that
we can understand
finally
we can choose to
love unconditionally
Because all other options
only bring temporary happiness
but unconditional love
brings permanent happiness
Peace and Joy
are the fruits of
unconditional love
Oh God
You know everything
You see everything
You know what we want
You know what we need
You know what is best for us
We trust you
Please help us
Please guide us
Thank you! 😊
The fall of a country or culture is caused by its spiritual bankruptcy.
In the same way, its rise depends upon spiritual awakening.
Spiritual fall brings in its wake moral fall,
moral fall brings intellectual blindness,
and intellectual blindness brings material downfall.
- Vivekananda
