Greetings Jon,

Is it possible for an 'I' to get 'caught up in thought'? If not, why not?
Conversely,.is it possible for an 'I' to 'come back to awareness'?
Did a 'self' 'leave or return'?

'I' does not exist, it is a thought, so no 'I' cannot get caught up in thought, it is simply the current ...

Greetings Jon,

1) Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form? Was there ever?

Self, me, I, mine are simply thoughts, they do not exist in any way, shape, or form except in thought. They are not real and have never existed. They were created from the ...

Jon,

Let's do the questions.

Best regards,

Don

Greetings Jon,

When doing the exercise, I do not see a separation between the seer or the seen, just seeing.

Best Regards,

Don

Greetings Jon,

Traveling now, so its 'me' that has to work off the phone this time.

Yes, the Body/Mind is just a concept from thought. There is nothing left, everything that represents a 'me' is thought. Things are happening, that is it. There is no 'me' that has to understand, there is no me ...

Jon,

I hope things are going well for you and your internet connection. I have some new things to share. I have seen the belief that a self exists come up when 'I' am planning something (thoughts). When this happens, 'I' work through the fact that a separate self does not exist and the idea of 'me ...

Jon,

Thanks for replying.

It's too funny how the 'I' fights to stay alive and find a label. You are correct, there is no 'I'. There is nothing.

Best regards Jon,

Don

Jon,

Thank you. I appreciate the clarity you provide.

Best regards!!

Don

Jon,

Thank you for replying on your phone, I'm sure that is not easy.

I would say that I have seen through the illusion of 'self' and that there is no 'me' to make things happen. I will be traveling for a little over a week starting on Saturday, so my replies may be a little sporadic, but will ...

Jon - not sure what happened with the formatting, sorry.

Greetings Jon,

Thank you for the reply and I hope your server issues got worked out. Thank you for following up on your phone.

'Solid' is an interesting adjective to use that might imply a final state or condition of some sort. Sometimes people look for some kind of 'objective' change in ...

Jon,

Quite a night tonight. Walls are collapsing and although there is no 'me' to 'get it', things are happening. After reading your post and questions, the feeling that there is no 'me' began to sink in. I felt like life is flowing / happening through this body/mind apparatus and whatever I am is ...

Jon,

This is very powerful and I need some time to process. I have one question, if not 'me' then who or what made my body lift its arm? Something is happening, 'I' am experiencing feelings of sadness, tearful.

Much appreciation,

Don

Hi Jon,

Thank you for your response. I will spend some time with the fear and report back.

Is 'my mind' another label for 'thoughts'?
Thank you Jon, that question was very helpful. Yes, 'my mind' is just another label for 'thoughts'.

About decisions and choices, try the following, next time ...

Good morning Jon,

Do 'you' think thoughts, or do thoughts think 'you'?

There is no 'me' to think thoughts and I have to believe that thoughts are a part of the separate self. My time with no thoughts taught me that they are not a requirement to living and doing, they are simply mental noise or ...