by Vivian Amis

Created on: August 07, 2007

How to attain Enlightenment

Enlightenment is that state of being that is experienced as bliss. The phenomenal thing about this state is, that it requires nothing from an outside source in order to be.

It is our natural state of being that we yearn to go back to, therefore it is highly sought. It is not something we can achieve but must realize....we are.

There are two steps involved in the process of realization enlightenment:

1) Detachment from the physical realm - This is done emotionally not physically

2) Alignment with I AM.....enlightened

What sounds simple is not easy and it can be assumed that all people will go through a period of feeling a loss. This is due to the fact that we have identified ourselves with being a mother, a sister, our job, our body and so on. We believe we have a purpose and we believe in that purpose, but the purpose we gave ourselves separates us from others. Once the period of loss has passed, one awakens to a new life and a new understanding: We are all ONE.

Signs of Enlightenment:
1) One is no longer searching
2) One can experience Love, Peace and Joy
a) without any valid reason
b) without any outside cause
c) all at the same time
3) One no longer worries or fears
4) One no longer reacts unconsciously
5) One is free from Suffering
6) One's "hunger" is stilled

What holds most people back from realizing this state of being, is that they are holding onto concepts they have investment in. One has to want enlightenment more than the need to be right.

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