06/03/2025
Today would have been the birthday of Dr. David R. Hawkins, one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time—and one of the greatest mentors I’ve had (even if from afar).
Dr. Hawkins was a psychiatrist, consciousness researcher, and mystic whose teachings bridged science and spirit with rare clarity. His Map of Consciousness helped thousands better understand their own evolution. His work in calibrating truth, letting go of the ego, and moving toward unconditional love continues to inspire seekers around the world.
In his honor, I wanted to share 10 of his most profound quotes—each one a compass pointing us toward deeper healing, truth, and presence.
🌟 Top 10 Quotes by Dr. David R. Hawkins
1. "Love is misunderstood to be an emotion; actually, it is a state of awareness, a way of being in the world, a way of seeing oneself and others."
– Power vs. Force
2. "What you are looking for is what is looking."
– I: Reality and Subjectivity
3. "We change the world not by what we say or do, but as a consequence of what we have become."
– Power vs. Force
4. "The simple willingness to let go of the hidden inner states of judgment and resistance opens the door to peace."
– Letting Go
5. "Enlightenment is not something you achieve. It is the natural state of consciousness once all that blocks it has been surrendered."
– The Eye of the I
6. "To become more conscious is the greatest gift anyone can give to the world; moreover, in a ripple effect, the gift comes back to its source."
– Power vs. Force
7. "With humility comes the willingness to stop trying to control or change other people."
– Letting Go
8. "The spiritual path is simply the relinquishment of the ego’s grip on perception."
– Transcending the Levels of Consciousness
9. "All truth is self-evident. It reveals itself when the conditions for its realization are fulfilled."
– I: Reality and Subjectivity
10. "Nothing in the universe is random. Every act, thought, and intention sends out a wave that ripples through all existence."
– Power vs. Force