This sounds good Rene. But I am not clear whether you are saying you want to continue this inquiry. If you do, I will be happy to respond to your posts. If not, all the best to you. David

In the case of sound, there is only sound now awareness (1) of sound (2). Call it awareness or call it sound, they aren't two. There is no listener. But thoughts call that activity their own i.e. I'm listening.

Thoughts claim what seems to be happening? Is that you? Are you doing that? Are you ...

What is left when self thoughts are absent, forgotten about or not noticed?
Awareness and knowing.

Is that something known, or is that an answer from thought? Is there awareness of what happens, or is there just what happens and ONLY what seems to happen? If a sound happens, that's it. That's ...

Hello Bbmccorm,
My name is David, and I would be happy to inquire with you if you like.

What brings you to LU? Is seeking happening?
What is missing?

If you haven't already read the disclaimer, please have a look:

http://liberationunleashed.com/disclaimer-2/

Below is a link to the video ...

I can sense this, it feels free, open, full and empty. No person, just sensing. There is a subtle back and forth going on. During the day while driving, doing the dishes, talking to my wife, grocery shopping I start noticing that everything is happening by itself, no a me doing it. But it falls ...

And p.s., I want to add one note here and a few other questions for you to consider at this point (and respond to):

You've mentioned two examples where imagination fills in the gaps of "what is here" or "out there", i.e. what's happening, namely, 1) a location and surrounding structure where ...

This self thought or impression seems to come with a strong sense of belief attached to it, kind of like automatic belief or self authenticated. Very sticky.

What is left when self thoughts are absent, forgotten about or not noticed?

Yes, this one definitely touched a cord: "self" is really ...

the "location" is actually an image, hence thought, showing a shape and map of the surrounding structure (imagined).
Good. A tension sensation triggers mental modelling of the sensation and surrounding structures, and it's just imagination. Maybe this is a template for what goes on pervasively to ...

This is exactly where I struggle.
I can't see, hear, feel, taste or smell a true self. I'm not sure what to do about this. Or maybe do nothing , maybe there's nothing to do.
YES!!!
Wouldn't it be the most devilish deceit of all, to give the belief, I exist as a separate presence within what ...

Hey there Rene. I didn't get a notification that you had responded, so I am just seeing this. I'll have a look and respond asap. David

is there someone who decided or chose to do these things?
Response: Can't say for sure as it was in the past. But on reading this question the thought-feeling I come up. The feeling entails a pressure or tension behind the eyes.

Without any speculation, guessing or imagining...
Stand in front of ...

Hello Rene,

The more I release and let go it the more it becomes clear nothing needs to be done to experience my true self.

When you refer to this 'experience of my true self', who is the one who says it's 'my' true self? Isn't that making two things, the true self and the one who calls it ...

Am I supposed to keep looking for the "invisible unicorn" until something clicks? Or is this the wrong approach and should "I" be looking for something else?

Let me ask you this Vito, the decisions or choices to do a silent retreat or start another thread on LU, is there someone who decided or ...