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

by David R. Hawkins

Below 250, consciousness tends to see dichotomies and to take on rigid positions, an impediment in a world that is complex and multi-factorial rather than black and white.

Taking such positions creates polarization, and polarization in turn creates opposition and division.

rigid position becomes a point of vulnerability; that which does not be...

Neutral condition allows for flexibility and nonjudgmental, realistic appraisal of problems.

Like the beginner’s mind, and the middle way in Buddhism.

relatively unattached to outcomes;

not getting one’s way is no longer experienced as defeating, frighte...

inner confidence; sensing one’s power, one is therefore not easily intimidated. One is not driven to prove anything. The expectation that life, with its ups and downs, will be basically okay if one can roll with the punches is a typical 250-level attitude.

Neutral people value freedom, they are hard to control.

success in all endeavors is common.

Growth is rapid;

people chosen for adv...

overcome inner resistance to life and is committed ...

naturally helpful

contribute

Willingness is sympathetic and responsive to the needs of others. Willing people are builders of, and contributors to, society.

understanding that one is oneself the source and creator of the experience of one’s life.

capacity to live harmoniously with the forces of life.

taking back one’s own power—

happiness is within oneself.

Happiness, authority, light, guidance is all within. Love is not a transaction. Love is not limited in any way.

love is not something that is given or taken away by another, but is created from within.

emotional calm and perception is widened as denial is transcended.

One now sees things without distortion or misinterpretation; the context of experience is expanded so that one is capable of “seeing the whole picture.” Acceptance has to do essentially with balance, proportion, and appropriateness.

Long-term goals

self-discipline and mastery are prominent.

Acceptance includes rather than rejects.

A ‘yes, and...’ mentality

handling large, complex amounts of data; making rapid, correct decisions; understanding the intricacies of relationships, gradations, and fine distinctions; and expert manipulation of symbols as abstract concepts, which becomes increasingly important.

science, medicine,

Knowledge and education are sough...

lacks the capability to resolve discrepancies in data and conclusions.

Reason itself, paradoxically, is the major block to reaching higher levels of consciousness. Transcending this level is relatively uncommon—by only 4.0 percent of the world’s population.

world generally refers to as love is an intense emotionality combining physical attraction, possessiveness, control, addiction, eroticism, and novelty.

Hate stems from Pride,

Love that is unconditional, unchanging, and permanent.

It does not fluctuate because its source within the person who loves is not dependent on external conditions.

Loving is a state ...

forgiving, nurturing, and ...

Love emanates from t...

capacity to lift others and accomplish great feats because of i...

capacity to discern essence becomes...

Reason deals only with particulars, whereas Love deals with wholes.

intuition,

instantaneous unde...

Love takes no position and thus is global, rising above the separation of positionality.

“one with another,”

inclusive and expands...

Love focuses on the goodness of life in all ...

dissolves negativity by recontextualizing it rather tha...

more unconditional,

inner Joy.

capacity for enormous patience and the persistence of a positive attitude in the face of prolonged adversity.