5) Describe decision, intention, free will, choice and control. What makes things happen? How does it work? What are you responsible for? Give examples from experience.
Decision:
When this topic was originally brought up I was told to do an exercise around choosing to raise my arm or not raise my ...
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Thanks-I might need a day or two to respond, things are busy right now and there is not much computer time happening!
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Hello~
I did not realize I could ask for a different guide. I am not sure what other style of guiding would be like as there has only been this one experience. I think you are asking for feedback about the experience and I hear that you would have preferred that I put my frustrations out in the ...
I did not realize I could ask for a different guide. I am not sure what other style of guiding would be like as there has only been this one experience. I think you are asking for feedback about the experience and I hear that you would have preferred that I put my frustrations out in the ...
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"I" will answer the first part and the follow later for the second question.
At this point the memory of why a definite "no" was not the response is not able to be re-called-the reply was made a day or so ago.
"Is there a separate entity-self-me-I at all, anywhere, in anyway. Was there ever? No ...
At this point the memory of why a definite "no" was not the response is not able to be re-called-the reply was made a day or so ago.
"Is there a separate entity-self-me-I at all, anywhere, in anyway. Was there ever? No ...
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5) Describe decision, intention, free will, choice and control. What makes things happen? How does it work? What are you responsible for? Give examples from experience.
decision-happens on its own
intention-not sure
free will-not sure there is free will as all is happening on its own
choice-happens ...
decision-happens on its own
intention-not sure
free will-not sure there is free will as all is happening on its own
choice-happens ...
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3) How does it feel to see this? What is the difference from before you started this dialogue?
Please report from the past few days.
4) What was the last bit that pushed you over, made you look?
I am not able to say any one thing that pushed me over. I have been dabbling with these concepts for a ...
Please report from the past few days.
4) What was the last bit that pushed you over, made you look?
I am not able to say any one thing that pushed me over. I have been dabbling with these concepts for a ...
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2) Explain in detail what the illusion of separate self is, when it starts and how it works from your own experience. Describe it fully as you see it now.
The separate self is an illusion. The separate self is always searching for something. It is looking for something to add to it's content. It ...
The separate self is an illusion. The separate self is always searching for something. It is looking for something to add to it's content. It ...
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1) Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form? Was there ever?
The separate "self, me, I" if is a paradigm that is exists in the mind. Does it exist? Only on the level of the mind. Does the mind exist? No. I am not able to explain anything else via ...
The separate "self, me, I" if is a paradigm that is exists in the mind. Does it exist? Only on the level of the mind. Does the mind exist? No. I am not able to explain anything else via ...
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There are a lot of questions here. I am going to answer one at a time so as to avoid confusion on your part.
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NoHence my question if there is any identification happening here?
NoAre there any doubts at all about seeing through the illusion of the separate self?
OnenessWhen the “I” has been seen through, fully and completely, what's left?
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What about the other objects(nature, animals, people)? Is there a "you" that feels separated from them or is that just another thought/concept?
There is not a "you" that feels separate.
Are YOU the thinker of thoughts?
No.
Can YOU think and choose a thought?
No
What about the platform on ...
There is not a "you" that feels separate.
Are YOU the thinker of thoughts?
No.
Can YOU think and choose a thought?
No
What about the platform on ...
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NoDoes the body experience sensations and thought?
YesIs the "body" just another thought label for sensations (namely tactile & kinesthetic)?
NoIs there an inside and an outside of the body?
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Yes, I am ready to move on.
These are good questions. I need some time to explore and will write later today.
These are good questions. I need some time to explore and will write later today.
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Wow....
I hear that you are seriously confused as to how I am answering. I believe this to be the second or third time that you have made reference to my answers not being satisfactory due to come from of unorganization or confusion.....
I answered the very first question. " (1) how exactly did ...
I hear that you are seriously confused as to how I am answering. I believe this to be the second or third time that you have made reference to my answers not being satisfactory due to come from of unorganization or confusion.....
I answered the very first question. " (1) how exactly did ...
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(1) how exactly did you reach the conclusion that the choice happened before the event. On what facts do you base that affirmation
I sat in my chair and I asked from within, via a thought, do I want to raise my arm or not raise my arm. Then I decided to raise my arm via a thought, and so I did ...
I sat in my chair and I asked from within, via a thought, do I want to raise my arm or not raise my arm. Then I decided to raise my arm via a thought, and so I did ...

