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  1. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    It is important to differentiate nonattachment from detachment. Detachment indicates withdrawal as well as negation, leading to indifference, which in itself is a defense against the fear of attachment. Progressive detachment leads to ennui, flatness, and a decrease in aliveness and the joy of existence. If followed consistently, detachment as the pathway of negation leads eventually to the Void, which is often misunderstood to represent Enlightenment or the described Buddha state of anatta, from the Sanskrit. While the Void is a very impressive state, in contrast, Allness is the ultimate state. The Void is nonlinear, which is impressive, but void of Divine Love, which is also nonlinear. The true conditions of Allness versus nothingness are experientially very, very different. {Discussed in Chapter 18.}
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  2. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    From an analysis of its origins and dynamics, it can be summarized that guilt is but another form of egotism in which error is inflated instead of being relinquished to a higher power. God is not a sadist, so self-degradation or self-punishment serves neither God nor one's fellowman.
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  3. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    A hypertrophied superego can be the source of excessive guilt or scrupulosity, or it can be projected onto others, which justifies vindictiveness in extreme forms as revenge against the 'evil' enemy.
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  4. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    As evolution progressed, the capacity of learning, called 'intelligence', arose as a consequence of trial and error, which is a process that is operationally required for survival. The process of trial and error then accumulates as data and memory. This accrues as the long and experiential time continuum that sorts events into 'then' and 'now'. The present self 'is', and the former self 'was', and, in truth, that which 'was' is not identical with that which 'is'. Regret and guilt result from equating the present self that 'is' with the former self that 'was' but actually is no more; they are not the same. Guilt can be an educative emotion that arises as a warning not to repeat the same mistake.
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  5. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    From an analysis of its origins and dynamics, it can be summarized that guilt is but another form of egotism in which error is inflated instead of being relinquished to a higher power. God is not a sadist, so self-degradation or self-punishment serves
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  6. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    Wallowing in guilt is feeding the ego and is an indulgence. Therefore, there has to be the willingness to surrender it.
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  7. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    Operationally, there is just one single recurrent 'sin', which is that of error, ignorance, misperception, mistake, or miscalculation. It is a consequence of a limitation of human consciousness. Self-forgiveness is facilitated by humility and acceptance of this limitation.
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  8. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    The past cannot be rewritten, but it can be recontextualized so as to be a source of constructive learning. Regret over past events or decisions can be ameliorated by realizing that they 'seemed like a good idea at the time'.
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  9. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    Guilt is the consequence of the memory of regretted past actions as they are recalled. These can be transcended only by recontextualization. Mistakes are the natural, impersonal consequence of learning and development and therefore unavoidable.
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  10. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    To assist spiritual progress, choose verifiable teachers and teachings and avoid those that have something to gain by one's adherence to or alignment with them. Avoid groups or teachers that are needy, acquisitive, or controlling. The Self is completely fulfilling and has no needs and nothing to gain. The Teacher is a Servant of Truth and not its originator. All
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  11. David R. Hawkins _ Transcending the Levels of

    From previous studies, it was learned that everyone is born under optimal conditions for karmic opportunities; therefore, it is wise to judge not, for what appears as misery or catastrophe may be the doorway to liberation for those who have negative karma to undo. Thus, seemingly catastrophic events may be the very essential and necessary elements for the evolution of the soul.
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