The real work of the spiritual path is removing inner blockages and self-made obstacles for spiritual liberation.
Practicing witness consciousness cultivates awareness and detachment, leading to spiritual growth.
Letting go of distractions and tendencies allows us to focus on inner work and strengthen our will for spiritual progress.
Deep dives
Importance of Spiritual and Personal Growth
Spiritual growth and personal growth are interconnected and essentially the same thing. Both involve recognizing and addressing the issues, fears, insecurities, desires, and needs that arise within ourselves. These internal experiences, although uncomfortable, serve as the pathway to spiritual states. It is essential to work on ourselves and let go of these obstacles to achieve spiritual growth.
The Practice of Witness Consciousness
The practice of witness consciousness involves being aware of our thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment or suppression. It is about watching what goes on inside our minds and hearts objectively. Through meditation or other practices, we can develop the ability to extricate our consciousness from getting entangled in the disturbances and distractions within us. The purpose of these practices is not to achieve specific spiritual states but to cultivate awareness and detachment.
The Power of Letting Go
Letting go is the key to spiritual growth and personal transformation. It involves relaxing and releasing our attachment to the distractions and tendencies that pull our consciousness away from the present moment. By letting go, we transmute the power that these energies have over us and strengthen our will to remain centered and clear. Letting go allows us to focus on our inner work and remove the obstacles that hinder our spiritual progress.
Letting Go of Disturbances and Relaxing
When faced with uncomfortable or unsettling situations, our natural tendency is to either push them away or try to fix them. However, this only leads to internal suppression or external distraction. This practice of avoiding the discomfort only stores it within us, causing it to resurface when triggered. Instead of suppressing or fixing, we should learn to relax and release these disturbances. By allowing them to flow through us without resistance, we prevent the accumulation of suppressed emotions and negative energy.
Building a Stronger Center and Evolving the Soul
By consistently letting go of disturbances and distractions, we can gradually strengthen our center of consciousness. This practice helps us develop a powerful will and reconnect with our higher self. As we relax and release, the power within us is consolidated and invested in our center. Over time, the joy, love, and power from within become more beautiful and fulfilling than any external distractions. This spiritual evolution leads to a state of liberation, where the mind no longer clings to worldly suffering and the heart is free to be with God.
