Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior (Power vs. Force, #1)

by David R. Hawkins

remedied in a few seconds by a simple technique discovered by Dr. John Diamond, which he ...

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numerical scale elicited spontaneously from test subjects ranges from the value of mere physical existence at 1, up to 600 in the ordinary worldly realm, which is the apex of ordinary consciousness, and then from 600 on up to 1,000, which includes advanced states of enlightenment.

love calibrated at 500,

proved reproducible regardless of how many subjects were tested.

Differing calibrations

“On a scale of 1 to 600 where 600 represents enlightenment, this_________calibrates at________.”

prefix statement, “In the name of the highest good,_________calibrates as true. Over 100. Over 200., etc.”

Both skepticism (calibrates at 160) and cynicism calibrate below 200 because they reflect negative prejudgment. In contrast, true inquiry requires an open mind and honesty devoid of intellectual vanity. Negative studies of behavioral kinesiology all calibrate below 200 (usually at 160), as do the investigators themselves.

That a clinical science of consciousness has emerged that validates spiritual Reality is, of course, going to precipitate resistance, as it is actually a direct confrontation to the dominion of the narcissistic core of the ego itself, which is innately presumptuous and opinionated.

a more advanced contextualization, the principles that prevail are that Truth cannot be disproved by falsehood any more than light can be disproved by darkness.

nonlinear is not subject to the limitations of the linear.

below 200, the primary impetus is survival,

Fear and Anger are characterized by egocentric impulses, which arise from this drive for personal survival.

500 level, the happiness of others emerges as the essential motivating force.

high 500s are characterized by interest in spiritual awareness for both oneself and others,

600s, the good of mankind and the search for enlightenment ar...

700 to 1,000, life is dedicated to the salvation of...

That would technically mean, in LDS circles, that Lucifer was at a high level like Jesus

Reflection on this map can bring about a profound expansion of one’s empathy for life in its variety of expressions. If we examine what are generally held to be less “virtuous” emotional attitudes, we realize they are essentially neither good nor bad; moralistic judgments are merely a function of the viewpoint from which they emanate.

If we examine what are generally held to be less “virtuous” emotional attitudes, we realize they are essentially neither good nor bad;

moralistic judgments are merely a function of the viewpoint from...

We see, for instance, that a person in Grief, which calibrates at the energy level of 75, will be in a much better condition if he rises to Anger, which calibrates at 150. Anger itself, however, is a destructive emotion and is still a low state of consciousness, but as social history shows, Apathy can imprison entire subcultures as well as individuals. If the hopeless can come to wanting something better (Desire at 125) and then use the energy of Anger at 150 to develop Pride at 175, they may then be able...

Grief, which calibrates at the energy...

Anger, which calibrat...

Apathy

(Desire at 125)

then use the energy of Anger at 150 to develop Pride at 175,

they may then be able to take the step to Courage, which ...

An interesting look at how we may start at a low calibration and use that to propel to higher calibrations.

the person who has arrived at a habitual state of unconditional Love will experience anything less to be unacceptable.

self-correcting so that self-improvement becomes a way of

all of the world’s great religions and spiritual disciplines have been concerned with techniques to ascend through these levels of consciousness.

implied, or specifically stated, that to move up this ladder is an arduous task and that success

depends on having a teacher (or at least teachings) to give specific instruction and inspiration to the aspirant, who might otherwise despair over h...

Contemplation of the Map of Consciousness can, for instance, transform one’s understanding of causality. As perception itself evolves with one’s level of consciousness, becomes apparent that what the world calls the domain of causes is in fact the domain of effects.

By taking responsibility for the consequences of their own perceptions, observers can transcend the role of victim to an understanding that “nothing out there has power over you.”

It is not life’s events, but how one reacts to them and the attitude that one has about them, which determine whether the events have a positive or negative effect on one’s life, whethe...

Psychological stress is the net effect of a condition that you are resisting or wish to escape, but the condition does not have any power in and of itself. Nothing has the power within itself to “create” stress. The loud music that raises the blood pressure of one person can be a source of delight to another. A divorce may be traumatic if it is unwanted, or a release into freedom if it is desired.

Like electricity, it’s just power. It can be used for good or ill. It’s a tool. So too is a condition, a person, an organization, etc. they can be used for positive or negative.

whenever force meets power, force is eventually defeated.

The moral of this book. Beautiful.

We may observe how throughout history, society has tried to “treat” social problems by legislative action, warfare, market manipulation, laws, and prohibitions—all manifestations of force—only to see these problems persist or recur despite the treatment. Although governments (or individuals) proceeding from positions of force are myopic, to the sensitive observer it eventually becomes obvious that conditions of social conflict will not disappear until the underlying etiology has been exposed and “healed.”

Here ‘treatments’ vs ‘healing’ are similar to the fragile and delicate distinction between manipulation and influence discussed in the Influencers, by Vital Smarts.

empathy

a shorter step to Joy.

key to Joy is unconditional kindness to all of life, in...

compa...

logarithmic, progression.

300 to the 10th power (10300).

Shame is perilously proximate to death,

conscious suicide or more subtly elected by failure to take steps to prolong life,

“passive su...