Rediscovering Your True Nature: Embrace Pure Consciousness Through the PAUSE
“When you find yourself connected to your true self, the illusion of separateness dissolves.” – Sydney Banks
A Path to Authentic Self
In the teachings of Sydney Banks, our true nature resides in peace, clarity, and deeper understanding. Yet, our daily lives can often distract us from this essence.
Embracing the PAUSE—a simple yet profound practice—can guide us back to this natural state. By following the steps of Presence, Allow, Untangle, Surrender, and Embrace, we realign with our authentic selves, transcending worldly noise and chaos.
Presence: Finding Grounded Awareness
The journey begins with Presence. Take a slow, deep breath and draw your attention inward. Feel the air flow into your lungs, and become aware of the subtle sensations around you. This initial step creates a foundation, grounding you in the present moment.
Allow: Settling into Quietude
Next, we Allow. As your awareness settles, let the sensations in your body ease. Your mind naturally begins to quiet, creating a space of tranquility. Allow yourself to experience this transition without judgment, as you drift into a peaceful flow.
Untangle: Freeing Your Mind
In this mindful state, it’s time to Untangle. Gently disentangle your attention from any distracting thoughts or stories. Notice how worries lose their grip as you intentionally redirect your focus. It’s about acknowledging these thoughts, then letting them go.
Surrender: Embracing Stillness
As you practice untangling, you naturally move toward Surrender. Yield to the stillness, letting yourself sink deeper into an innate silence. This surrender is not about giving up but about accepting the beauty of the present and the peace it offers.
Embrace: Connecting with Self-Compassion
Finally, Embrace all aspects of who you are. Welcome your strengths, fears, and vulnerabilities with open arms. Immerse yourself in self-compassion and love, acknowledging your entire being. In this embrace, discover the warmth of unconditional acceptance.
The Gateway to Pure Consciousness
The PAUSE practice offers a gateway to pure consciousness, always within reach. Sydney Banks taught that we possess an infinite reservoir of peace and wisdom, intrinsic to our true nature. By using the PAUSE, we can transcend our mental chatter and align ourselves with this state of clarity and understanding.
Let the wisdom of the PAUSE become a part of your daily routine. Whenever you find yourself lost amid noise and distraction, remember that your true nature is simply a pause away, a state of blissful awareness that is ever-present, awaiting your return.
A Journey of Transformation
By integrating this practice into our lives, we embrace a transformative journey back to who we truly are: beings of light, love, and limitless potential.
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With love,
Angela
Namaste- I honour the place in you in which the entire universe resides. I honour the place in you, of love, of light, of truth, and peace. When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, there is only one of us.