Hi Sarah,
Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form?
No, it is clearly seen there is not a separate entity anywhere.
Was there ever?
No, there never was.
Explain in detail what the illusion of separate self is, when it starts and how it works from your own experience.
The delusion of self is a thought construct that is programmed from childhood by everyone around us that leads us to believe that we are separate entities.Thoughts divert attention from the now moment.
Describe it fully as you see it now.
It is nothing more than a mental construct that is not real.
How does it feel to see this? What is the difference from before you started this dialogue? Please report from the past few days.
It feels so much lighter, more relaxed and easier not to buy into stories. I feel like my search is at an end and that is a big relief. Thoughts, emotions and stories arise but it is easy to see through them.
What was the last bit that pushed you over, made you look?
It was the realization that I was comparing my own direct experience with what I read about others experiences. Looking removed the comparison and no-self was clearly seen.
Do you decide, intend, choose, control events in Life? Do you make anything happen? Give examples from your experience.
No, there is no 'self,' 'I,''me' to decide, intend. choose, or control anything and no, I cannot make anything happen.
Yesterday, I decided not to go to the local Monday morning market, but I found myself getting dressed, getting in my car and heading there. Although parking is always very difficult at these markets, I found a parking space easily, close to where I was going. As I walked to the market I encountered an acquaintance who needed a vital piece of information for her cancer treatment and I was the only one in the neighbourhood who could supply it. There was no thought, or planning or intention to do any of this, it just happened. All of this happened even though I had planned to stay at home that morning in direct opposition to what the body actually did without thought.
Anything to add?
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and support that you have provided for this endeavour. This process of looking and the forum is an invaluable resource and ALL of the guides are to be commended for their dedication, patience and compassion.
With profound gratitude
Hugs Ormus xxx