Effects of Expanding Awareness

Effects of Expanding Awareness

The following essay is from experience and sharing with others. One of the first things that you notice when you make a jump in awareness, is that those around you that have shared the previous level sometimes fall away from your circle of community. This is so common, and the bane of many seekers who have a problem with detachment. Old energies fall away in order to make space for new energies.

Another thing that falls away sometimes is abilities. Perhaps you were working as a spiritual servant only to find that the methodology, and even talents fade out (much to your dread if you were making a living from it). I can tell you from experience that the emergent properties of expanded Self awareness are far less glamorous than spiritual awareness. The wow! factor of spiritual work is at its core very limiting to Self awareness. Much of your service in Self awareness goes without the notice of those around you, and if your goal is to serve, and not to be served, then that should begin to appeal to you more and more.

The reason that family, friends, and spiritual associates may turn against you is that they can no longer 'see' you and 'hear' you. This has been a common complaint from people who I have witnessed expand in awareness. "Why are the ones so dear to me suddenly turning their backs on me?" It is because you no longer resonate with them, and a separation is necessary to welcome in new people that can resonate with you. People resonate with each other when their perceptions (or scripts in some cases) are similar.

When one first enters into expanding Self awareness, one immediately gets a hunger for all things intellectual - be it the sciences, meditation, or thoughts in writing of contemplatives. The spiritual level writings suddenly seem like pabulum to you, and you wonder why you ever thought there was any value to them. Well, there certainly was value if they helped to get you where you are. But it is prudent to go where you are being internally led. If you are thirsting for knowledge, but the spiritual level writings aren't talking to you anymore, turn to quantum physics, systems analysis, neurophysiology & neurobiology, psychology, comparative esoteric religion, philosophy, etc etc etc. The books conducive to your growth will come to you, or fall off the shelves to get into your hands.

One of the hardest things for someone to deal with who is going through a jump in awareness is finding like minds in the area around them. It is likewise difficult to express yourself clearly in expanded awareness. In an effort to not become the guy at the party who is the expert on the mating habits of the South American cave snail, I have learned when I am 'safe' to talk about 'what' I am, and when it is best to 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'. This ability has saved me countless times from putting my foot in my mouth (although I am aware of the taste), or worse, getting me into a corner with a Fundamentalist of whatever bent.

The best way to deal with expanding awareness is to recognize that there is, in truth, nothing for you to 'do' - as it is what you are becoming. The best that you can do is to try to become aware of your awareness through reading, meditation, and contemplation...and when possible, treasure the times when you come into contact with someone who can 'see' and 'hear' you. I have yet to find anyone who was being guided (whether externally or internally) to Self awareness, who didn't find the whole universe supporting that expansion. Evolution is the program, or production, behind the scenes.

©2003 DC Vision

 

I guess much of that is basic. Some other things are that silence becomes more of a factor in relationships than noise, and sometimes one radiates silence that makes people go blank.

Another thing is that one enjoys objects of the senses more because their senses become more refined, but that can screw one up when they overdo it and they fall back into the same worn out mode.

Sometimes one gets a feeling of the day, and negative feelings arise out of the blue. They seem not to be ones own. They are a perception of the local karma, which usually is pretty bad and getting worse.

Sometimes one knows what is right and following that path many things fall into line. For instance, I decided to give someone a spiritual book that was on a topic they were interested in. This was a sacrifice on my part because it was an expensive and cherished book, but the deed was too good to turn down. I see this person every once in a while but I just knew I would run into them. I had a minute before the bus was going to come and I had to leave. Sure enough the person walked by in time to give them the book.

In expanded awareness self serving attitudes lead to a viscious circle and the only way to break out is to be generous and selfless. Many meditators do the same shit over and over and they sound like pedants, and they never fucking change, because they never learned rule number one, give, and the karma flows away, keep taking and the karma keeps coming.

Have a nice night.

 

If by spiritual you mean religious, then I can see the conflict.

 

I liked this a lot. True shit too.

Especially this, I've been through it (Didn't mind... but still):

 

I think it's a vibratory thing. As your rate of vibration increases, the lower vibrations of the lesser vibrants feel their inferiority, and feel the conflict inside. I'm serious. A friend tried to explain to me the conflict people feel, strangers and people we know. When you look at it, it feels like a competition, pretty much like women looking at other women and feeling inferior and then trying to put the pretty one down.

 

All so true!

 

Yeah I know what you mean and you're right. I'm WAY into Astral Projection and an entire premise of it is the way the vibrations of the astral body and the physical body are the same when you're alive and inside your body, and how to make them differ so you can exit your body....... if you understand that. lol.

Anyways, its' not just people either. It's everything. That's what people mean (whether they know it or not) when they say they get "bad vibes" from someone or something, or a place ya know. Incompatable vibrations, sometimes incompatable enough to let you KNOW that you don't want to be there or be with that person or around that animal or whathaveyou. And as you change your awareness of self, of spirit/body/mind, existance, etc, it's obviously going to change and you'll find yourself feeling those bad vibrations with things and people you never thought you would, or would've wanted to, untill now. Once you get used to it though, you realize it's obviously for the better.

 

I haven't come across this until today, but maybe this is what I was/am experiencing. The onset of the self awareness...is it usually sudden? Two years ago I suddenly felt as if I could see all of the problems in the world and within everything and it was a major shock to my system at that young age. Since then, I have felt connected very often to people and the Universe, in a way that only the Universe could control. I'm not sure what it is really, and it doesn't really matter. But it would be of use if it was somethign that is known about and I could thus educate myself about. Maybe I'm completely off track, I don't know.

 

very true, ive been having some real troubles expanding my awareness lately....it seems like i cant relate to anybody anymore and i get lonely. i would love to meet someone who has some of the same feelings as me. its hard to find people who are into that sort of thing, especially my age. sometimes i think i got into it too young, but when i look back, its the best thing i couldve ever done--or should i say am doing. i understand people alot better.---+peace+----

 

You also feel a great deal of pain because as your capacity for joy increases so does your capacity for pain.

That is why a good person suffers for their wrongs and a bad person has to get Karma to come round and make them.

Also the painful feeling that were stored up come out, which in itself is painful.

Blessings

Sebbi

 

My fiance is dealing with this exact problem and I having only recently overcome most of it am sometimes at a loss to help her. perhaps it is because I am inexperienced thus far but any help or advise anyone can give would be greatly appreciated.

 

These are the words I always contemplate when I feel down because of it:


"When the master sees that the warrior is depressed, he says:

'You are not what you seem to be in these moments of sadness. You are better than that.

Many have left - for reasons we cannot understand - but you are still here. Why did God carry off those amazing people and leave you?

By now millions of people will have given up. They don't get angry, they don't weep, they don't do anything; they merely wait for time to pass. They have lost the ability to react.

You, however, are sad. That proves that your soul is still alive.'"

I have discovered a very useful phrase, "Do not judge a wave by it's breakers" A wave is something incredibly immense and powerful (if you've ever surfed then you will know this), just because it isn't perfect that doesn't mean that it's not an awesome power.

Blessings

Sebbi

 

very true... great read.

 

i feel the same way...i cant explain myself to most people. I have a handful of friends who are on the same level as me and i take great care of those relationships, although they are far from perfect. i think our mission in this life is to spread awareness to those who are in the dark. the problem is this society makes it so damn difficut. its like someone else said....others can sense if you are vibrating @ a higher level than them, their egos kick in and they become defensive and unwilling to open up. time and patience are key when showing someone the light. it is also important to lead by example!!!!!!!

 

Here's a questions. So what do you do when you can't find another person to resonate with? I'm honestly a bit lonely after having tripped on LSD, seen myself and my life in a bigger way, read so many spiritual books, psychedelic books, I just wish I could find one person, preferably a girl, who would at least try to understand my mind.

 

it isn't easy. i've lost two marriages by "growing" out of them. what the article didn't mention, is when awareness expands, not everyone who falls away does so peacefully, in fact expanding awareness can be interpreted as a threat to those who benefit from your diminished consciousness, particularly if you are leaving the role of scapegoat, servant, or martyr. those around you can try to fight it pretty hard, adding to the challenge of growth.

 

How do you avoid hurting peoples feelings? I have fallen out/ grown out of a few social circles, and certain friends think that I am suddenly turning my back on them, or that I've gone schizo or something. I don't want them to think I don't like them anymore, it's just that I can't function on their level anymore. Luckily I have a girlfriend that has been consciously growing with me for 6 years, but still, I don't want to hurt anyones feelings! These are people that I have spent nearly everyday of my life with, and now I am just totally dettached from their way of thinking, so I know they think I've betrayed them or something. And anyways, it's not like they truly enjoy my company anymore because I'm so quiet. Any tips?

 

Hopefully your friends are open enough to at least listen to what you have to say. Try explaining to them exactly what's going on with you, in terms they'll understand. I'm sure they have no idea why you've gotten so quiet and now they're drawing their own conclusions. Rather than having random assumptions flying around, wouldn't it be better just to let them know what's up? By simply putting your positive intention out there, you just might end up opening a few more minds in the process. By the same token, don't be surprised if some of your friends still don't get it. Sad to say that some hurt feelings can't be avoided. We all have to learn to let go of our attachments, and sometimes this includes friends (and family members) who just don't resonate with us anymore. It's not your fault, it's just the way it is. As we continue raising our vibrations, we will also continue to align ourselves with others vibrating at the same level. I know, this isn't an easy pill to swallow. At least take comfort in knowing that we are all still connected at the heart, no matter what. ~Namaste~

 

you know, sometimes it just can't be avoided. there is a difference between you intentionally trying to hurt someone's feelings and that person choosing to respond to your growth as if hurt. you have no control over someone else's feelings and responses. indeed, letting go of the illusion of control is a huge part of the growth process.

 

i think a few if not the majority here have totally misinterpreted the OP, but i cant say, for Im not him.

but i suspect he didnt mean spirituality = religion, but spirituality is as you would expect it, including concepts such as karma, astral projection, universal motive etc.

also, i dont think the OP meant the distancing from people at all like some have made out. i dont think its about people sensing you at all. its the complete opposite! people distance from someone on this higher resonance because they CANT 'hear' or 'see' you. just like a radio tuned to 99.95 mhz will not pick up signals from 104.7. there is no ego, or defensive behavior of their egos. simply incompatability, leading to lack of accurate communication. lack of communication leads to distancing

I also think one element of self awareness is coming to grips with what your emotions are and thus transcending their impact on your perception of the world.

but hey, only he knows what he meant.