“How can we fulfill our daily responsibilities while
“Can we live a life of high values?”

A sense of moral superiority, a narcissistic need for recognition,
Perfectionism, crowd psychology, and chaos…
How to Find the Path to Enlightenment in Everyday Life

Dr. David Hawkins, a pioneer in consciousness research and world-renowned spiritual leader, has published a lecture collection titled “In the World, But Not of It” (original title: In the World, But Not of It) by Panmidong.
Dr. Hawkins, author of "The Consciousness Revolution" and "Letting Go," which have been translated into 25 languages ​​and sold over a million copies worldwide.
This book, which compiles and translates his public lectures into simple language, vividly presents solutions to various problems facing modern people.
In particular, it sharply points out the phenomenon of a decline in consciousness caused by technological advancements and constant media stimulation, and suggests practical methods to address this.
It emphasizes that one can achieve inner growth and reach true happiness through 'physiognomy' and 'the law of intention', which can be naturally practiced in daily life, 'a sense of humor' that helps one understand and embrace others, and 'a grateful heart'.

“As your level of consciousness increases, your happiness index also increases.
The higher your happiness index, the less you need or want from the world.
“Thus, we eventually reach a state of relative independence from the world.” (p.118-119)

"Be in the world, but not of it." What does this mean? Anyone with a spiritual aspiration has likely heard this adage and wondered about it.
Can I apply these words to my life? Can I live by them in today's technologically advanced world, which is sometimes hectic, chaotic, and stressful? As we strive to evolve to higher levels of awareness and consciousness, we may seek to incorporate spiritual practices, meditation, and inspiring thoughts into our daily lives.
But how can we meet the demands of a spiritual life while still meeting the responsibilities of everyday life?
--- p.6~7

Jesus said, “Wear the world as a light garment.”
Although we see and experience the world, the world is not our ultimate goal; it is merely temporary, like clothing.
It's saying that you shouldn't sacrifice your soul for a body that will die sooner or later.
Because there is something far more important than this worldly life.
--- p.12

We are not of this world.
The world is within us.
Why is that? Because it is our consciousness that perceives the world.
A simple glance at human history makes it clear that our purpose on earth is to support the evolution of our consciousness.
This world offers us the greatest opportunity to grow and develop spiritually.
--- p.27

Meditation serves a definite purpose.
When you enter into meditation, you enter with intention and self-control.
Meditation also takes up our time and space.
Contemplation, on the other hand, is closer to a way of experiencing openness while being in the world.
When you meditate, you are outside the world.
I can't play with the kids or mow the lawn.
In other words, meditation is a regular practice.
Meditation is a kind of semi-meditated state.
It's about observing everything from a somewhat detached state.
It is about becoming a witness rather than a subject of the phenomenon.
By being outside the scene, you are no longer a main player in what is happening.
--- p.32

Having a grateful heart gives us the opportunity to better understand and experience negative situations.
Here's a real-life example that I like:
When someone backs up my car in the parking lot, I always try to make them feel better.
So I tell him, “Don’t worry.
Who hasn't had a contact accident?
Do you have insurance? I do.
“It’s nothing special,” he says.
Contact accidents are actually just a bit of a nuisance.
There is absolutely nothing that can ruin your life or the lives of others.
--- p.48

Our society doesn't value expertise.
Look at the popularity.
Because they believe popularity wins votes, they are very media-conscious and strive to appear in the media, and the goal of political conversation is to address people's biases and belief systems rather than to lead them.
Some people see this as a great advancement, but it really isn't.
It's just a play about popularity.
--- p.106~107

It can be said that manipulation and control are commonplace.
The desire for power also seems enormous.
Once you become obsessed with power, it seems like there is nothing you can't do or say until you get elected.
But the moment he gets elected, 50 percent of the people hate him.
Because they voted against it.
The reason the president is popular is because of his narcissism.
Honesty is the basic requirement, and in addition to character and honesty, you must also have competence.
We want people who are experienced, honest, realistic, understand politics, and have been involved in it for a long time.
All of these characteristics have nothing to do with race or gender.
Gender does not make you a better politician.
It doesn't matter what your race, skin color, age, or anything else.
--- p.107~108

The dilemma humans face is when they align with the truth.
If you continue to choose what is true, you will be on a completely different level from those who continue to choose what is false.
Because they are actually in an alternate reality.
That reality is not the same as your reality.
And this fact will help you break free from judgmentalism.
Because you will find that your experience of the world is different from theirs.
--- p.109

What you hold in your heart tends to manifest into reality.
So if you have a reverence for God and for Truth, which is the radiance of the Divine, and if you are aligned with verifiable truth and authenticity, moral truth, and intellectual truth, then because you have these things in your heart, they will more easily manifest in your life.

--- p.117~118