Subside the story
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:58 am
LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
'Self' is a concept, a constructed identity that attaches a story to itself. We are conditioned our whole lives to believe this construct, that that is who we are a body and an identity. However this actual 'self' does not exist, we are only awareness. Awareness having an experience through sensory activities.
What are you looking for at LU?
I am looking to subside the ego, thoughts and the story that I have attached to my experience over the years. I don't see the point in continuing the suffering if it's not real. I understand that thoughts are not who we are, however it is very easy to get lost in them. I am looking to calm down the noise. I feel that intellectually I understand what is presented in front of me through ideas/teachings and yet I'm not there just yet...
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I need someone to guide me through this process. Although I'm reading and listening to talks about this, I feel like it is temporary and I revert back to being caught up in the story very quickly. Having someone consistently guiding me and explaining terms as they unfold may be something that will lead to a better understanding. The key is consistency and that is what I lack, therefore I hope this will change as there is a level of consistency expected.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have practiced Yoga and Meditation for a while.
Attended Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation sessions.
Read several spiritual books. My journey to self-enquiry stopped for a few years, however it came back much stronger in the last few months.
Recently I have watched several non-duality videos and am currently reading non-duality related books.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self?
11
'Self' is a concept, a constructed identity that attaches a story to itself. We are conditioned our whole lives to believe this construct, that that is who we are a body and an identity. However this actual 'self' does not exist, we are only awareness. Awareness having an experience through sensory activities.
What are you looking for at LU?
I am looking to subside the ego, thoughts and the story that I have attached to my experience over the years. I don't see the point in continuing the suffering if it's not real. I understand that thoughts are not who we are, however it is very easy to get lost in them. I am looking to calm down the noise. I feel that intellectually I understand what is presented in front of me through ideas/teachings and yet I'm not there just yet...
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I need someone to guide me through this process. Although I'm reading and listening to talks about this, I feel like it is temporary and I revert back to being caught up in the story very quickly. Having someone consistently guiding me and explaining terms as they unfold may be something that will lead to a better understanding. The key is consistency and that is what I lack, therefore I hope this will change as there is a level of consistency expected.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have practiced Yoga and Meditation for a while.
Attended Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation sessions.
Read several spiritual books. My journey to self-enquiry stopped for a few years, however it came back much stronger in the last few months.
Recently I have watched several non-duality videos and am currently reading non-duality related books.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self?
11