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by Rachael1610
Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:58 pm
Forum: THE GATE
Topic: Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self
Replies: 7
Views: 575

Re: Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self

Hi Rowena,

I have been trying to notice the difference between direct experience and actual experience. It seems to be most difficult when it comes to 'thoughts', whereas it seems a bit easier for me to experience sounds as direct.

Having coffee on the balcony:
Seeing some trees and people ...
by Rachael1610
Tue Apr 28, 2026 5:33 pm
Forum: THE GATE
Topic: Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self
Replies: 7
Views: 575

Re: Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self

Hi Rowena,

Thank you so much for your reply. My time zone is MDT. I have pasted my replies below. It felt kind of difficult to access all of my expectations, but this is what came to me...

1. What do you think will be different when you realize there’s no separate self?
I suppose I imagine I ...
by Rachael1610
Mon Apr 27, 2026 7:10 pm
Forum: THE GATE
Topic: Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self
Replies: 7
Views: 575

Re: Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self

Hi Rowena,

Thank you so much for your reply. It seems to have come at a timely moment.

I confirm I am ready to begin and can reply daily.

Thank you,
Rachael
by Rachael1610
Fri Mar 27, 2026 8:00 am
Forum: THE GATE
Topic: Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self
Replies: 7
Views: 575

Understanding the link between thoughts and (no)self

LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
I think I am becoming aware that my self ('Rachael') is made up of thoughts that reference a reality - a reality that is also somewhat made of thoughts? I notice that I started the previous ...

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