Hello Sandra,

Right now there are no doubts.

This dialogue has helped me sort out the expectations that we’re lingering around.

Thank you for your time with this dialogue. I’m happy to answer any other questions you may have.

- Jackson

What was different in your relationship to thought back then, when you saw that a self isn't real? What changed?

There was a dramatic reduction in thoughts spontaneously capturing attention. Thoughts generally were far less active than usual and everyday sensations were much more vivid.

How ...

Hello Sandra,

Thank you for taking the time for all of your questions and reflections.

I think you are saying that you can't see a thought, the same way you can see a object, but that if you use your imagination it seems you can create what you are thinking? Do you think imagination can create ...

A space full of things. In the space you are, can you see thoughts?

Visual thoughts appear but they are easily discernable as not being "real" objects in the room. If I purposely imagine a lemon existing on my kitchen table, it "appears" in the same space as everything else I look at. In that ...

Do you see thoughts when you look? - and by look I mean a visual seeing. Can you see thoughts among all else that you can see right now?

Yes, there are definitely thoughts that come that are visual. There are also thoughts that are auditory.

It seems you are placing your attention in thoughts ...

Hello again!

There are some great questions and reflections here, thank you!

can you find any experience that isn't a direct, immediate experience? (are you having a non direct experience when it seems you are lost in thoughts?)

No, there is only direct experience, even if there are thoughts ...

Did you agree with the statement "There is no separate self behind the words 'me' or 'I' in reality, never was, and never will be."?



Yes I agree with this statement!


Why?




If attention is moved towards direct experience and thoughts are seen separate from their content then it can be ...

Sandra,

Thanks for your reply! = )


There does seem to be a difference between an initial seeing vs a stabilized ongoing perceptual shift.

Do you believe one thing negates the other? If you do, why?


No I don't believe one negates the other, but there is a belief that they are different ...

What thoughts, feelings, and sensations come up for you when you read the statement below -

There is no separate self behind the words 'me' or 'I' in reality, never was, and never will be.

In terms of feelings and sensations. There is no change in direct experience when I read that there is no ...

Hello Sandra,

Thank you for helping to guide me. I understand the ground rules and I'm happy to post each day.

Share a little of your story so far, what brings you here?

I've done a lot of spiritual seeking over the past 7ish years. Lots of meditation and self inquiry. Mainly in various ...

Excellent I looked forward to it!

No problem!

Would 6:00am next Sunday your time work?

- Beau

Hello Kento,

If you're free at 6am your time that would work for me. I'll keep the time open in case that works for you. If not we'll try for next week.

Hello Kento,

Wonderful. Would you like to try, your time, this Sunday at 9am?

If that doesn't work we can shoot for next week.

- Jackson

Hello guides!

I had a lovely chat with Stafford this afternoon. Thanks for making this video guide platform available.

Kento, I saw your interview on LU’s YouTube page. If you’re available for a chat I would be very interested. I have an interest in koans as well and would love to chat about them ...