Advanced
Topics Index >Transpersonal
Love
Transpersonal Love
BY
PHIL WITTMEYER
So then, what is Agape — transpersonal love?
First of all, the personal self can love but it cannot Agape. It
is impossible for the everyday consciousness that we perceive as ourselves to
express Agape. Only the "transpersonal" aspect of ourselves can do
this. This aspect has been spoken of by mystics and saints and some
psychologists and goes by different names. Many call it the "higher
self" or the "soul". Michael calls it "Essence" and
says it is the innermost core of our being. It is the most real part of us and
it does not change. Even though it is described as "innermost", at the
same time Essence is said to be "beyond" or "above" all
levels of the personal self, from whence it observes them all. Have you ever
noticed that deep within your psyche is a consciousness that watches everything
you do? Have you noticed that it is unwavering and unperturbable, unlike your
chameleon personality? This is a veiled view of Essence — "the
Witness", as some call it. A clear communication between Essence and the
personal self is said to be "Agape". Agape happens when the garbage
that separates the personal self from Essence is discarded. Agape exists in two
forms: contact of the personal self with one's Essence, and contact of one's
Essence with the Essence of another person. The first is obviously necessary
before the second can be experienced by the personal self. Michael's teaching is
primarily concerned with how to increase personal love and transpersonal Agape
— hence my title: MAKING LOVE.
And what is the experience of Agape like? It is
not a bolt of lightning in your consciousness, or a chill that goes up and down
your spine. It is not a tingling in your extremities or a surprise that takes
your breath away. It is not a thrill in your heart or a light in your mind.
These are all things of the personal self. Transpersonal love is just that —
beyond personal love. It is a letting go of everything personal, a relaxation of
effort in the personal self. All the personal cares and concerns are transcended
or transmuted. When the personal self experiences Agape there is a deep sense of
inner satisfaction and contentment rather than external excitement. It is the
ultimate "peace of mind".
How does Agape do this? Because it has no
emphasis of any kind. There is no possessiveness nor expectation. There is
neither desire nor fear of anything. There is neither approval nor disapproval
of anything or anyone. There is neither guilt nor forgiveness. There is neither
encouragement nor discouragement. There is freedom and responsibility equally.
There is giving and receiving with equal grace. Its terms are that there are no
terms — it is unconditional, without qualification.
Why is Agape this way? Because it reconciles
all the polarities. It is intimate but without being invasive. It is empathetic
but without being negatively affected. It is connected to everything but with
complete freedom as well. It is always appropriate for the occasion but without
ever losing its integrity or honesty. It has a powerful effect but is never
coercive, intrusive, or manipulative. It is disinterested in the outcome of its
actions, but always responsible for them. These things probably seem paradoxical
to the personal self. They are not paradoxical to the transpersonal self.
Agape manifested by the personal self has the
effect of purifying all forms of personal love. Only when we are in touch with
our Essence can we express our personal love without distortion or
misapplication.
Next
page |
Freedom
of Choice
.....................................................................................................................................
Phil Wittmeyer is a longtime Michael student and scholar of the teachings.
He can be reached at:
wittmeyer@hotmail.com
Michael Teachings |
Site Map |
Welcome |
Introduction |
Michael FAQ |
Soul Age |
Roles |
Overleaves |
Advanced Topics |
Nine Needs |
Michael Channeling |
Related Articles |
Channels & Resources |
Michael Tools |
Michael Books |
Michael Chat |
Michael Student Database
|
Role Photos |
Spiritweb List Archives |
Personality Profile |
Translations |
Glossary |
Links |
|