Hi Barb,

I'd say that in your question you've illuminated a key misunderstanding and trap of detachment - a classic of the "Power of Now".

In the 5GATEWAYS work, I talk about 'becoming the Observer' (of oneself). To be clear, intially, this is an intention to do so. And therefore, it is coming from an identity. Because the One does not have intention to do any particular thing.

However, by forming this intention in the beginning, starts to align you with the soul - the feeling of rightness.

And when you're truly in the soul, then the Void simply happens - it renders in the background, and you have the very lucid experience of a truly enlightened state.

But by detaching from experiences, this is not the Void at all. But rather, it becomes a bubble - a 4D bubble. Which, I perceive, is where a lot in the spiritual mainstream are. Rather than being in the truly dissociated state of absolution.

So begin by observing the self, yes. But then watch for the feeling of rightness of soul. Then from there, seek to fully immerse in it - avoiding nothing, and softening through the contractions. That way, the Void of Presence (The One) renders naturally in the background.

For anyone tuning in, this is expressed fully with tools, tips and advice in the Openhand book 5GATEWAYS...