Metaphysical Life Soulutions mark, a glowing purple pyramidMetaphysical Life Soulutions

Dissertation Excerpts

Writings

Excerpts from my two doctoral dissertations

Doctor of PhilosophyPsyThD

Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D, specializing in Transpersonal Counseling

Self-Realization Is a Necessary Prerequisite for Attaining Soul Transcendence

Michele Suzanne Ober · University of Metaphysics · September 5, 2024

The purpose of this dissertation is to examine and compare how the spiritual teachings of the Buddha and Jesus, the philosophical beliefs of Carl Jung, James Hillman and Plato along with the psychological framework of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, leads to the necessary prerequisite of self-realization that can eventually lead to soul transcendence.

From the Introduction

In order for the soul to transcend and know God, one must have self-realization. Self-realization is a crucial aspect in the journey of soul transcendence. It refers to the understanding and acceptance of one’s true self, beyond the external labels and societal expectations. Before self-realization the mind is focused on the body and one’s physical and material world. Self- realization means to become aware of our real selves inside the vehicle of the body and mind.

The first step into self-realization is the discovery of the soul. Moral choice and spiritual attainment, the ability to know God and the urge to be like him, are the characteristics of the soul. The purpose of the soul is to create. True purpose comes from creating and expressing our authentic selves. The self-realized individual understands the futile attachments to material desires only bring suffering.

From the Discussion

Nothing in life is permanent. By holding on to old thoughts of the past, one is unable to move forward. We must evolve or we become stagnant. Suffering is always the result of wrong thinking. When one lives only in the physical world, by their senses only, trying to accumulate worldly goods, they suffer the consequences of strife and grief, at the possibility of loss due to attachment. Learning to detach from worldly possessions, circumstances and people is a key component in helping one to suffer less while living primarily in the physical world.

The only time there is, is now. Everything, past, present and future is happening in this moment. We get to choose whether we live in heaven or hell. Jesus said “The kingdom is within you”. We need to go within, through meditating on God’s word, revise all negative thoughts to positive ones, forgive oneself and everyone else, becoming unconditional love and recognize the Christ “I AM” within.

From the Conclusion

The paths to self-realization and eventually soul transcendence are as varied as humanity itself. Each individual journey is influenced by personal beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. Growth often comes through overcoming obstacles. By embracing challenges as opportunities for development, much like an oak tree strengthens its roots against the wind, one learns to stand tall and not collapse under the stress and strains of everyday life.

The bottom line is all of life is mental. Our thoughts, or more precisely our imagination, creates our lives. Thoughts may be intangible, but their power is in how they affect us and make us act. Negative thoughts need to be revised into positive thoughts in order to have a positive life. By using our imagination we can choose to have whatever life we want to create. We become who we think we are. Bringing our subconscious thoughts into consciousness we become aware of the divinity of our soul.

In conclusion, it is the task of the soul to eventually transcend and become one with Divine Consciousness and to create one’s own “Heaven on Earth.” There are many avenues to pursue to achieve self-realization. It is a necessary prerequisite to know oneself as the creator of their universe in order to have a happy and fulfilled life. We alone hold the keys to our destiny.

PsyThD, specializing in Theocentric Psychology

The Kingdom of Heaven Within Is Realized Through Christ Consciousness

Michele Suzanne Ober · University of Sedona · March 31, 2026

The purpose of this dissertation is to demonstrate the truth of what Jesus taught us about entering the Kingdom of Heaven right here on Earth. By ascending into higher levels of consciousness and understanding through developing faith and meditating on the truth that we are divine spiritual beings living in a physical body capable of co-creating and manifesting our dreams into reality we enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, through Christ Consciousness.

From the Introduction

The Kingdom of God or Heaven is not a place that you go to after death, but a realization that through entering into the Superconscious or Christ Consciousness and expanding your awareness by using your mind and heart, one can have all that their hearts can desire right here on earth. However, not all people desire to grow and expand their consciousness. Many people are very content to live life exclusively as physical beings and have no interest in spiritual things. They do not believe or understand that they are both physical and spiritual beings and that the only way to be truly happy in this world is to seek the things that are above or the spiritual. All unhappiness and suffering come from separation from the divine. However, by expanding one’s consciousness and going inward into the depths of one’s subconscious, one can become one with the source of all creation, Divine Mind or the Superconscious. When one reaches this inward level of consciousness they experience a non duality existence of oneness where everything that is false or creates fear, worry or hatred dissolves.

Our minds also live in two states of consciousness: Fear or Love. When one lives in the fear state, one feels a separation from the divine and is dependent on their own limitations. The ego or personal will is in charge. When one lives in the love state, one is living with a unity of oneness with everything and has access to unlimited possibilities.

We get to choose which state of consciousness we want to live in by our thoughts. Each state has a different vibration. If we hold a low vibration by thinking thoughts of lack, anger and fear we will be miserable. By raising our state of consciousness by thinking thoughts of goodness, kindness and love we begin to live a life filled with purpose.

From the Discussion

Separation from the divine always causes suffering.

When one is able to evolve into higher levels of consciousness they begin to live a happier, more meaningful and prosperous life. The way to evolve into higher consciousness is to be aware of how the Wheels of Life within the body vibrate through the seven Chakras and align with the different levels of consciousness.

The Rainbow Bridge , the seven colors of the rainbow representing each level of consciousness connects the material to the spiritual and is the ladder into the Kingdom of Heaven. Of course, just knowing how the energy wheels contribute to the ascension of the mind and body is not enough to get us into the Kingdom. Unless the energetic body is completely balanced one does not ascend into the higher chakras. The energy in the chakras can become blocked or stuck open and cause the body to become unbalanced. As we experience the opening of a chakra, we also experience a deeper understanding of the state of consciousness associated with that level.

Keeping the chakra body in perfect alignment is done through meditation.

From the Conclusion

When we change our thinking from fear to love we begin to raise our consciousness and start to live life with purpose. Once we have understood ourselves to be co creators with God and entered into Christ consciousness, or the Kingdom of Heaven, we freely give up our personal will and are divinely guided by listening to the still small voice within, or God’s Will to live the life we were created for.

It is through meditating that the mind becomes still enough to hear the still small voice of God. It is in communion with the divine or when in Christ Consciousness does one have access to all the answers they need to have a meaningful life. When one does enter the Kingdom of Heaven within they begin to have a sense of oneness with all of humanity. The attributes of compassion, non-judgement and unconditional love are the hallmarks of living in Christ Consciousness. One has an overwhelming feeling of joy and peace and looks to serve others without benefit to self.

Back to About Me

Metaphysical Spirituality

Your first session is free.

All initial consultations are complimentary one hour long sessions, in person in Lancaster.

Book Your Free Session

Or text or call 717-629-2057