Hello Kevin,
thanks for replying.

Its like I know in advance that I am going to stop the thought and it just cuts off (because I have know I am going to stop it - I'm able to cut it off). I tell myself that I am going to have a thought and then cut it off - so I do.

During a particular thought ...

Hello Kevin,

Sorry it's been so long.

Can we continue?

If so...

Can you please give me an example of how you can stop a thought midstream?

It doesn't feel like I am doing it - it feels like it just stops. Maybe more of a letting go??? But it seems I have to decide first that I am going to ...

Hello Kevin,

Who or what is this "I" that has made a decision?

I think it is preferences already known.. When it doesn't matter though it's different.
If it is just 'Pick up a pen' for no reason other than to pick up a pen not based of preference but on a random inconsequential act then... it's ...

Hi Kevin,

Maybe this is what your request was referring to:

Take two objects/possibilities, of which you might ordinarily choose either e.g. coffee or tea, blue pen or black pen, salt and pepper, then sit and see if you can find the choice-point where you could go either way. Describe how ...

Hi Kevin,

Okay here goes...

Select one of your arms - It doesn't matter which.
When you have done that, rest for a moment and then when you want to, raise that arm into the air (or don't).
Examine the actual experience. Do this as many times as you like, and each time inquire…


What is this 'I ...

Take two objects/possibilities, of which you might ordinarily choose either e.g. coffee or tea, blue pen or black pen, salt and pepper, then sit and see if you can find the choice-point where you could go either way. Describe how choosing happens.

I immediaterly felt/got sad/excited on reading ...

Hi there Kevin, that's fine - I got to do things I wanted to do my end.

A couple of tidying up matters:

Susan wrote:
Although it does feel like it is in my head (thoughts/instructions).

Can you elaborate on this for me?

It feels like it is me but not me. It feels like my arm is a docile ...

Hi there Kevin,

Are you still there?

Did you receive my previous reply?

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thanks,

Susan.

Hello Kevin,

Thanks for the video link. Great talk. Have been thinking about this recently.

After replying last time I thought that perhaps the attention going to physical sensations (back or head etc.) may be the ego, using distraction, 'hijacking' the situation - fearing it's demise and ...

In direct experience, can you find an “I” that experiences experience?

More an observation. a happening.

Is there a seer separate from the seen?

First comes distraction from observed/labeled pain sensations in my back. Then just seeing with an afterwards tinge of sadness sensation in my chest ...

What are your expectations for this process?

Wait and see - Trust. I am where I am.

How will it change you?

Unknown. Maybe not much will change.

How will this feel?

Will wait and see. Smoother?

Hi Kevin,

Here goes... My answers are different this second time around.

Can you manage to drop all expectations during this process?

Yes.

What comes up when it is read that there is absolutely no “you” in any way, shape or form, there never has been a “you”, nor is there or will be there ...

Kevin,

I posted my answers this morning and I now cannot see my post. Shall post this then go out and come back and check before I try again.

Susan

Hi Kevin,
I would very much appreciate you being my guide. Thank you for your kind offer.

Do you want to be addressed as SueYen, or something else?

Susan is Fine

Just for reference sake, what time zone are you in?
It just gives me a better idea when to watch for your posts.

I live in ...

Thanks Kevin.

Shall do.