Hi Sarah!

Really sorry for the long delay.


Isnt thought part of direct experience as well? Doesn’t thought appear in what is? But does that which notices need proof of any kind?
Yes, thought is part of direct experience and it does appear in what is. That which notices doesn't need proof. It's ...

It seems like this is true but when looked at closely, there is no self to be separate from everything else. But then does that prove the opposite? I.e. that everything is one?
What is ‘proof’? A thought? Is this thought wanting evidence? Just look! Ive PM’d you as well.
Yes it is a thought and ...

Hi Sarah


Have you been able to find, a ‘self’ that is the ‘experiencer’?
Simple answer is no. I find the experience of a self but when I look closely at it, as I've done through this process, I cannot find a 'self' that is the experiencer. Thoughts, sensations, perceptions, etc. just happen ...

Hey Bryan
Expectation! Attention is always on something! Test this! But thoughts are saying what…..? That attention should be here and not there?????
I see, so what you're saying is that we are always that, or that we are always present, or that we are always the witness and don't need to make ...

Hi Sarah

Apologies for the dry spell!

Good morning Bryan!
That's true, I must be present always because I cannot say that I don't exist. I think that my choice of words was incorrect here. Instead of saying I have to remember to be present what I meant is that I have to make an effort to change ...

Thanks for clearing that up.


Times like this only seem to happen when I make an effort for them to happen. I.e. when I remember to be present. There aren't any thoughts when this happens, just noticing/watching.
If you aren’t present – where are you? Look at the story here - ‘this cant be it ...

Hi Sarah

Please can you explain what you meant by this:"Look at the story here - ‘this cant be it!’!"

Not sure I fully understand what you are saying/asking here.

Thanks
Bryan

Hi Sarah


I looked at this again and still cannot find a me/doer that creates the thought to stop the negative thought.
OK – so are you clear here? Or do you want to look some more?
Been looking again and it's clear - can't find a doer here.


Tried this in several situations. In terms of ...

Hi Sarah

Just letting you know that I'm still here. Just need more time.

Regards
Bryan

Hi Sarah

Apologies for the delay. Life has been crazy busy lately…



If I look at it again, what is experienced is there is a thought that arises to stop the negative thought and then the negative thought stops. There is no me that I can find that stops the negative thought. Agreed. Once again ...

Hi Sarah

Think I need a bit more time on these. Will post when ready.

Hi Sarah


I have to say that this is also ‘seem’ as it certainly seems like there is a me stopping the negative thought but when looked at no source or doer can be found. It’s very convincing because the negative thought is stopped and does not continue nor comes back up.
Are you catching it at ...

Hi Sarah

Hope you had a good time at the beach!


If I use my mind to intentionally solve a problem or make a decision then there does seem like there is something (me) intentionally creating the thoughts but most of the time there is no experience of creating them.
OK – really explore this ...

I don't bring them. I can't explain how I create them but that doesn't mean I don't.
Quite right – so look. Do you experience creating them? Do you experience a thought before it materializes? Can you see where they come from?
If I use my mind to intentionally solve a problem or make a decision ...

Hi Sarah

Busy day today. Will try post a reply tomorrow.

Regards
Bryan