“My State of Mind is my first job, my foremost responsibility”, was my answer. To the question the podcaster asked as we talked about my work and my description of myself as an “ordinary mystic”. And how I stay tuned up during the day by using mindfulness techniques to do so.
(“Mystic” meaning a seeker for and a finder of spiritual truths. “ Ordinary” meaning I’m just an ordinary guy who had been avidly pursuing spiritual truth for over 50 years.)
The Question
The question was, “Now Blair, what’s your first job writing and living as you do?” I was surprised that the answer came out. “State of Mind”. State of Mind? Not Illumination? Not Higher Consciousness? Not being in the moment? The answer, “No, those things are related to State of Mind but are outcomes of State of Mind. Resulting from an elevated State of Mind.” The words just flowed out from my Higher Consciousness. My Soul.
She asked, “Who are you talking to when you get such an answer? Yourself?” Well, yes and no. I am talking to my Self, my HiC. When I have this conversation with my “still small voice”. Capital “S” Self. My Higher Consciousness. Not my little “s” self, my human mind.
It is when I am in a State of Mind in which I am aware of Spirit. From that State of Mind I am aware of Presence, a sense of Higher Power. The ALL. From that State of Mind I sense being Illumined. Experience being Illumined. Even for just a moment. However, that channel of experience would not be open to me if I wasn’t in that State.
Channel of Spiritual Experience
The channel goes by many names: But none of them really do the State justice because the State is really one of Beingness. In which I am aware that I am an Eternal Being. And sufficiently quiet and attuned to hear the message that is in the air. A vibrational State of Heightened Awareness that is mine anytime I choose to go There. Anytime I remember to remember myself into the State.
More and more I realize that my Higher Consciousness is available to me in such moments. Already ready when I am. And that I click into the “We” that my Soul and I are. The “still small voice” becomes unsurprising, delightful, available, flowing forth. With the messages, the experiences, the vibrations/sensibilities of that which is my birthright—a Child of the Light.
This, my friends, is my job. To get Here. Be Here. Stay Here. As much as possible. And so I shall. Using all the focus I can muster with a combination of sit-down meditation in the morning and evening. And mindfulness practices during the day.
How to Attain an Elevated state of Mind
I suspect the question that may occur to you, dear reader, as you read this. “Well, how then do you get to the State of Mind of which you are speaking?” The answer is as simple and as complex as this. Meditate. For me, meditation has been the vehicle. And, in particular, Higher Consciousness Meditation (HCM), the meditation tool that was given to me by Higher Consciousness. This tool, which you can read about in my book The Meditation Book. HCM transformed my 50-year meditation quest for mind training into a tool for Soul Training. It opened up my 3rd dimensional human mind to my 5th Dimensional Spirit Mind.
This is why my State of Mind is foremost as a focus of my day-to-day existence. From this State the still small voice is always available. Waiting for me to pay attention to IT. And so I shall.
Conclusion
Ultimately, recognizing your State of Mind as your foremost responsibility is the cornerstone of a spiritually connected life. By consciously prioritizing and cultivating this inner state, primarily through practices like dedicated meditation, you unlock a consistent dialogue with your Higher Consciousness, your Soul.
This isn’t merely about fleeting moments of insight, but about establishing a sustained awareness that allows the “still small voice” to guide you, transforming your daily existence into a more illumined and purposeful journey.
When you are ready:
- Learn to use the “Higher Consciousness Meditation” process in The Meditation Book to get quiet enough to allow Spirit to flow
- Check out “using your Sacred Senses” in The Mindfulness Book.
Blair is an author, poet, YouTubist, and ordinary mystic. His 5 award-winning book series are available at Amazon Books, and his YouTube videos at Blair Abee Higher Consciousness Channel.