SamAwakening

[Jordanaqqz]

LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
To see that there is no self here, no Sam in control

What are you looking for at LU?
To see there is no self here and hopefully to work with the fetter I haven’t gone deeply with it at all. I would love to work with a guide to help me. I am very committed to awakening. Thank you very much.

What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I expect there will be some challenges, but I am guessing there will be be some practices or exercises for me to engage in and test out. I have to see it for myself, not through reading about it or anything like that.

What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have done some meditating throughout the years, some reading and inquiry as well. However, I feel like I haven’t really got it or seen through self.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self? 10

[poppyseed]

Hi Jordanaqqz
(is that what you want me to call you or Sam?)
Welcome to Liberation Unleashed :)! It’s great to see you here!
My name is Rali, and I’ll be glad to be your guide.

Here at LU we assist in the exploration of the idea of the separate self. This is a guiding based on experience that brings a shift in perception and is not a debate. It directly points to what IS through the use of exercises, questions and dialogue. What is expected from you is to LOOK carefully to what is being pointed at. It is this simple LOOKING (not thinking) that brings a shift in perception.

Here, we are LOOKING directly into the experience of the senses, which is actually here and now, with the thinking stripped away. It is also known as Direct Experience (DE) or Actual Experience (AE). In this way, we are aiming to discover what is truly happening without the story we tell ourselves. For this process to work you have to answer with 100% honesty, and not relying on thought, imagination or memory - just reporting your direct experience. That would also mean leaving spiritual teachings, philosophies and science away during the inquiry. If you have a meditation practice, please feel free to continue with it as usual – it might come helpful.

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For the sake of the intensity of the inquiry let’s try to stick to a daily conversation. Of course, life happens, so if you need more time, please let me know. I will do as well.
What time zone are you in?
If you're okay with everything so far, we can start.
Love
Rali