When we shift our perspective toward our true selves, we can realize many things and thus expand our consciousness. Realization is a matter of feeling that results from knowing. We must possess prior knowledge of our true selves to even intend to embody them. We must know our inner qualities to experience them from our unique perspective. Once we realize many things about ourselves, this understanding becomes ingrained in our being. It becomes our internal knowing and inner conviction of who we are.
If we want to realize our true selves from within and establish a connection with our selves, meditation is the way.
Meditation
Meditation helps us accept ourselves as we truly are. Introspection connects us with our spiritual selves, and meditation strengthens this connection. Instead of seeking externally, we look inward to discover our true selves. This self-realization arises from deep, effortless introspection, without forcing anything. Self-acceptance transcends merely accepting our minds and bodies; it's about recognizing the "self" within, rather than the persona we project.
From this perspective, we understand the interconnectedness of all beings. Instead of a solely individualized self, we experience a realized self from within. Imagine experiencing life from this self's perspective—our indwelling soul, the spiritual aspect of ourselves. This self-realized soul becomes conscious of itself, releasing resistance to our fears. We no longer fear the future because we trust ourselves.
If you distrust others, you may cause them to become untrustworthy. People are merely a reflection of yourself. If you distrust others, you distrust yourself. The perceived distrust from others is a reflection of your own self-doubt.
Detachment from things, people, and events allows us to live as an individual consciousness. This represents a hypothetical evolution of consciousness, from a non-individualized state to the individualized soul we experience here.
Many fears hold us back, and we cling to them because they feel familiar and comfortable.
Make an Agreement With Your Fears
Fear is typically associated with things, people, events, or situations we want to avoid. It stems from our expectations about reality, contrasting with what actually happens. We desire something yet act in opposition to it. This internal conflict creates inner resistance.
When we feel judged by others and perceive that judgment through our senses, we naturally want to prevent it from happening again.
Imagine dining alone at a well-known restaurant. Sitting in the middle of the room, you might perceive people staring and judging you. This is your unique perception; in reality, others likely don't care. You've entered your ego mind, perceiving judgment due to the pressure of eating alone. This environment feels unsafe. Yet, you've eaten alone at home countless times without experiencing this feeling. In the future, you might fear repeating this experience.
Forgive yourself for judging yourself—there's no one else to forgive.
Fear is something we unconsciously cling to. We fear future outcomes and what we don't want to happen, so we try to control the situation. When afraid, we act in ways that contradict our desires and beliefs. Our being aligns with what we don't want because we focus on it.
When afraid of spiders, upon seeing one, we immediately try to control the situation—running away or killing the spider. We don't feel safe being ourselves; we remain attached to the fear.
Until you let go of the undesirable, you cannot receive the desirable. You must be empty to be filled. You must lose the sense of duality. Focusing on the undesirable prevents letting go. Letting go requires ceasing resistance.
Fear is merely the absence of love. You need to release your resistance to, or connection with, whatever you fear. We can do this through non-resistance, because by not resisting it, you give it no power. You then see it for what it is.
Non-resistance
When we have a negative experience, we often, out of fear, try to control it and resist the resulting feelings. You shouldn't resist anything in your experience, even if it's negative. If it comes, let it be. Allow reality to unfold without labeling anything as "bad."
We often resist experiences and try to escape negative feelings, leading to restlessness. We chase remembered positive experiences and pleasures from the past while avoiding negative experiences and pain. This escape from negative feelings creates attachments and addictions—anything from television and games to social media, gossip, or political agendas. We can't resist these negative feelings or control how we feel in any given moment.
We need to develop trust in life, let go of the need for control, and release expectations about how reality should be.
When we try to control things, people, events, and situations, we align ourselves with the negative outcomes we're trying to prevent.
Heaven and hell are within you. They are reflections of your state of being, projected into 3D reality. You aren't punished for your sins; you are punished by your sins. When you miss the mark, you create hell for yourself. The cure for hell isn't heaven, as they are polar opposites. We need to transcend both and see them as one.
Whatever we fear, we need to be okay with it happening, releasing the connection. We need to clear our minds of expectations about unfolding situations, remaining calm and non-reactive. The more you face your fears, the less attached you become to them. This increases your energy and strengthens your power.
When free from fear, actions are no longer controlled by fear; they are controlled by your true self and based on what is right.
If you can let go of controlling your attitudes toward yourself and accept things, people, and situations as they are, then you can control your life. If you release resistance and embody your true self, you'll realize this is who you are. I feel I AM that. Our selves no longer feel resistance to what we fear. This prior self-knowledge and direct experience, combined, expand consciousness and bring you closer to your true nature. To achieve this, we need to develop self-trust.