Paulo, my friend, I too realized, as I typed that it was an expectation :-) I feel you understand me, probably more than I do at the moment, but yes I would love to look deeper.... it is through these observations that clarity dawns more and more. Like yesterday, studying Now, it all started to drop into place, so much more than repeated readings of Tolle, I seem to gain more from direct experience than anything I have tried in the past. I trust your insight and motives and would appreciate further guidance. Please and thank you in anticipation,
Wendy :-)
Looking for a Guide
Re: Looking for a Guide
Thank you for your trust Wendy, I do appreciate it. And yes, you're quite right, continued looking serves to deepen and stabilise your 'seeing'.
So, for the grand prize in this game we play -
What are your Reiki guides in direct experience?
Love, Paulo.
So, for the grand prize in this game we play -
What are your Reiki guides in direct experience?
Love, Paulo.
Re: Looking for a Guide
Good question.
This will need deep investigation indeed! I "met" two of my Reiki guides during a meditation when I did my Mastery. One was a particularly tall, thin, regal, black woman. She reminded me of a Masai elder (as a young child I lived in East Africa and have a strong affinity with the continent) but the most surprising thing was that my Master, who was leading the meditation and Attuning me saw the exact same woman joining her guides. We were required to draw what we saw in the meditation and the pictures matched. At the time we were both involved in building a school in Guinea, Western Africa, through an international charity based here in Spain, Pasos Positivos (Positive Footsteps) and were overjoyed to have an African guide join us. My Master was Initiating African women into Reiki every time she visited and this was the first African guide she had witnessed. Reiki guides aren't necessarily human, they can be trees, animals, pyramids.... anything, after all we are all one, everything that Is is connected.
So to look at these guides through direct experience.... hmmmm. There is no self, there is only now, there are thoughts, feelings, experience. Are my guides imagined? Are my intuitions just thoughts? If so how come they are so accurate, how did I know that a client in Ohio who is now cancer free needed my help again? These intuitions only come when my mind is calm, empty if you like. In order to channel Universal Energy I have to become an empty vessel, a hose-pipe, the energy pours into my crown, through my heart and out through my hands. When I send Distant Healing I use specific symbols and wait to "connect" with the client. This connection can be very powerful, my palms throb, the tendons in my palms become prominent.... there have been times when I have been "locked" into a healing, unable to move my hands away (not that I wanted to) a force, a weight holding my hands in place. During hands on treatment I tend to treat a clients aura (about 4 inches above the physical body) due to suffering abuse as a child I am not comfortable touching strangers and find auric massage more effective anyway. As I stand over a client on a couch, as an empty vessel, my hands will be drawn to areas in need of healing. When taking badness out of a client one hand will become extremely uncomfortable and I direct that hand away, towards the floor or wall.... effectively taking the bad energies out into one hand, up the arm, across the shoulders, down and out through the other arm and hand. This is all real, the effects are real, I have complete trust in the process but at no point am "I" involved. We are taught to trust our guides but your question makes me wonder if they are real, is there a higher self if there is no lower self? Has this body and mind got a natural ability to heal through intention? What is intention in direct experience? Intention - wanting to do - who is intending? Can healing be instinctive? If I see an injured person or creature my hands throb, why?
You know, Paulo, Reiki guides could be a fabricated belief designed to make us think we need to address them in order to heal. My healing powers are real but the routine and rituals I perform in order to practice the art now seem to be without real substance, a belief system certainly. What a revelation! We have discussed how clever the mind is, but of course we do not know it's full potential and apparently we don't even use most of it. The left side of the brain is the male, analytic side which most people rely on. The right, female, side is more of a creative mystery, it could be that these learned techniques, rituals and beliefs are just tools to access abilities our left brained minds would find it hard to compute. Telepathy, intuitive impulses, psychic awareness and visions are all attributed to the right side of the brain.... how would they appear in direct experience?
Another thought, is the fact that there is no "I" present during healing a true acceptance of what truly Is? Healing doesn't require a self, life doesn't require a self, experience doesn't require a self. It seems it is only the mind that requires a self.
Wendy :-)
This will need deep investigation indeed! I "met" two of my Reiki guides during a meditation when I did my Mastery. One was a particularly tall, thin, regal, black woman. She reminded me of a Masai elder (as a young child I lived in East Africa and have a strong affinity with the continent) but the most surprising thing was that my Master, who was leading the meditation and Attuning me saw the exact same woman joining her guides. We were required to draw what we saw in the meditation and the pictures matched. At the time we were both involved in building a school in Guinea, Western Africa, through an international charity based here in Spain, Pasos Positivos (Positive Footsteps) and were overjoyed to have an African guide join us. My Master was Initiating African women into Reiki every time she visited and this was the first African guide she had witnessed. Reiki guides aren't necessarily human, they can be trees, animals, pyramids.... anything, after all we are all one, everything that Is is connected.
So to look at these guides through direct experience.... hmmmm. There is no self, there is only now, there are thoughts, feelings, experience. Are my guides imagined? Are my intuitions just thoughts? If so how come they are so accurate, how did I know that a client in Ohio who is now cancer free needed my help again? These intuitions only come when my mind is calm, empty if you like. In order to channel Universal Energy I have to become an empty vessel, a hose-pipe, the energy pours into my crown, through my heart and out through my hands. When I send Distant Healing I use specific symbols and wait to "connect" with the client. This connection can be very powerful, my palms throb, the tendons in my palms become prominent.... there have been times when I have been "locked" into a healing, unable to move my hands away (not that I wanted to) a force, a weight holding my hands in place. During hands on treatment I tend to treat a clients aura (about 4 inches above the physical body) due to suffering abuse as a child I am not comfortable touching strangers and find auric massage more effective anyway. As I stand over a client on a couch, as an empty vessel, my hands will be drawn to areas in need of healing. When taking badness out of a client one hand will become extremely uncomfortable and I direct that hand away, towards the floor or wall.... effectively taking the bad energies out into one hand, up the arm, across the shoulders, down and out through the other arm and hand. This is all real, the effects are real, I have complete trust in the process but at no point am "I" involved. We are taught to trust our guides but your question makes me wonder if they are real, is there a higher self if there is no lower self? Has this body and mind got a natural ability to heal through intention? What is intention in direct experience? Intention - wanting to do - who is intending? Can healing be instinctive? If I see an injured person or creature my hands throb, why?
You know, Paulo, Reiki guides could be a fabricated belief designed to make us think we need to address them in order to heal. My healing powers are real but the routine and rituals I perform in order to practice the art now seem to be without real substance, a belief system certainly. What a revelation! We have discussed how clever the mind is, but of course we do not know it's full potential and apparently we don't even use most of it. The left side of the brain is the male, analytic side which most people rely on. The right, female, side is more of a creative mystery, it could be that these learned techniques, rituals and beliefs are just tools to access abilities our left brained minds would find it hard to compute. Telepathy, intuitive impulses, psychic awareness and visions are all attributed to the right side of the brain.... how would they appear in direct experience?
Another thought, is the fact that there is no "I" present during healing a true acceptance of what truly Is? Healing doesn't require a self, life doesn't require a self, experience doesn't require a self. It seems it is only the mind that requires a self.
Wendy :-)
Re: Looking for a Guide
Thank you Wendy, I'm pleased you looked, it was brave.
Buuut ... I didn't see an answer to the question in your response. I will leave you to look at that for yourself if you choose, as it goes beyond what we do here, and the rabbit hole is deep. Perhaps we can continue looking at it after this dialogue.
I also want you to look at the 'I'-dentification in paragraph two, where you describe a healing session. I know you may be recalling an experience from the past, but wouldn't it be interesting to conduct a session from your current understanding.
Seeing through the illusion of a seperate self is just the beginning, but what a good start.
Paulo.
Buuut ... I didn't see an answer to the question in your response. I will leave you to look at that for yourself if you choose, as it goes beyond what we do here, and the rabbit hole is deep. Perhaps we can continue looking at it after this dialogue.
I also want you to look at the 'I'-dentification in paragraph two, where you describe a healing session. I know you may be recalling an experience from the past, but wouldn't it be interesting to conduct a session from your current understanding.
Seeing through the illusion of a seperate self is just the beginning, but what a good start.
Paulo.
Re: Looking for a Guide
Here are the 'final' questions for you. They are not a test in any way, but useful tools to help you explore even more deeply your current experience.
1) Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form? Was there ever?
2) Explain in detail what the illusion of separate self is, when it starts and how it works. Describe it fully as you see it now.
3) How does it feel to see this? What is the difference from before you started this dialogue? Please report from the past few days.
4) How would you describe it to somebody who has never heard about this illusion but is curious about it.
5) What was the last bit that pushed you over, made you look?
6) Do you decide, intend, choose, control events in Life? Do you make anything happen? Give examples from your experience.
7) Do you have anything to add?
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Respond in your own time and your own way Wendy, maybe one question a day, or all together if you feel so inspired.
Paulo :-)
1) Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form? Was there ever?
2) Explain in detail what the illusion of separate self is, when it starts and how it works. Describe it fully as you see it now.
3) How does it feel to see this? What is the difference from before you started this dialogue? Please report from the past few days.
4) How would you describe it to somebody who has never heard about this illusion but is curious about it.
5) What was the last bit that pushed you over, made you look?
6) Do you decide, intend, choose, control events in Life? Do you make anything happen? Give examples from your experience.
7) Do you have anything to add?
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Respond in your own time and your own way Wendy, maybe one question a day, or all together if you feel so inspired.
Paulo :-)
Re: Looking for a Guide
Hi Paulo,
Yes no direct answer, probably because I have been investigating it all night, whole can of worms!! My conclusion this morning would be that there are no guides in direct experience. There is a carefully constructed belief system surrounding the practice of Reiki. I can understand why it is there as it allows the practitioner to detach from any self or ego but I am afraid I may have to revise my teaching content as I can only work with truth and having revealed yet another illusion the present system is compromised. I am due to do a Level 1 Initiation on April 21st so will certainly be looking more deeply. This is a tricky one, also my next healing session will be interesting - performed under this new perspective.... I may well look for continued guidance from you on this, you are a wonderful sounding board :-)
1) Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form? Was there ever?
No, no, no,no and no. Self, me and I are illusions, labels created by the mind, they do not and never have existed in fact apart from having absolutely no substance they cannot exist in present time direct experience.
2) Explain in detail what the illusion of separate self is, when it starts and how it works. Describe it fully as you see it now.
The illusion of self is caused by a series of labels attached to thoughts and feelings and these labels are added by the mind immediately after the fact, so immediate that the labels appear to come with the thought but they don't they do not and cannot exist in direct experience in present time.
3) How does it feel to see this? What is the difference from before you started this dialogue? Please report from the past few days.
In one sense it is a relief, it's like the sun coming out after a stormy few days. It is also confusing as I am now obliged to inspect all the "beliefs" I have held up to this point in my life. Then again that in itself is exciting as the truth is what matters, it's like a massive Spring-clean of memories, thoughts and beliefs, clear out the illusions and start with a fresh perspective. The frustration and anger from the first days are no longer there, which is a relief in itself, replaced by a curious need to inspect all aspects with regard to direct experience.
4) How would you describe it to somebody who has never heard about this illusion but is curious about it.
I would describe it as a revelation into the illusion of self and explain direct experience as an excellent tool to inspect the truth of that statement.
5) What was the last bit that pushed you over, made you look?
There were two major turning points the first was realizing observing happens without an observer, my Eureka moment :-) and the biggest turning point was when you asked if I could find anything outside of the present moment, that was when Now finally clicked and the rest started falling into place.
6) Do you decide, intend, choose, control events in Life? Do you make anything happen? Give examples from your experience.
I have no control of events in Life. This body, mind and feelings are part of Life, part of what Is, part of the present moment. In thinking "I" have made a deliberate decision it becomes clear, on closer inspection, that "I" was tagged on later but the decision, thought was already made. The same applies to choices and control, Life continues regardless, there is no "self" to control it and with this realization the need to control Life becomes redundant.
7) Do you have anything to add?
Heartfelt gratitude for your guidance :-)
I have just realized that my cell phone is in a jeans pocket which is currently going through a wash cycle in the machine. There are no phone lines up here in the mountains so apart the radio internet connection it is my main source of communication. All our money is going into getting a car which we still haven't got and there is no prospect of replacing it this month..... am I bothered? Not really, what Is is, what will be will be and as "I" have no control there is absolutely no point dwelling on it. Now that, Paulo, is a huge step forward for me, my reaction to this situation happening last week would have been.... let us say different ;-)
Hopefully things will continue to fall into place and I am quite looking forward to observing my next healing session, thank you again for your help and also offering to remain supportive as I work through old belief systems, I really appreciate the time and effort you have put into this journey.
Wendy :-)
Yes no direct answer, probably because I have been investigating it all night, whole can of worms!! My conclusion this morning would be that there are no guides in direct experience. There is a carefully constructed belief system surrounding the practice of Reiki. I can understand why it is there as it allows the practitioner to detach from any self or ego but I am afraid I may have to revise my teaching content as I can only work with truth and having revealed yet another illusion the present system is compromised. I am due to do a Level 1 Initiation on April 21st so will certainly be looking more deeply. This is a tricky one, also my next healing session will be interesting - performed under this new perspective.... I may well look for continued guidance from you on this, you are a wonderful sounding board :-)
1) Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form? Was there ever?
No, no, no,no and no. Self, me and I are illusions, labels created by the mind, they do not and never have existed in fact apart from having absolutely no substance they cannot exist in present time direct experience.
2) Explain in detail what the illusion of separate self is, when it starts and how it works. Describe it fully as you see it now.
The illusion of self is caused by a series of labels attached to thoughts and feelings and these labels are added by the mind immediately after the fact, so immediate that the labels appear to come with the thought but they don't they do not and cannot exist in direct experience in present time.
3) How does it feel to see this? What is the difference from before you started this dialogue? Please report from the past few days.
In one sense it is a relief, it's like the sun coming out after a stormy few days. It is also confusing as I am now obliged to inspect all the "beliefs" I have held up to this point in my life. Then again that in itself is exciting as the truth is what matters, it's like a massive Spring-clean of memories, thoughts and beliefs, clear out the illusions and start with a fresh perspective. The frustration and anger from the first days are no longer there, which is a relief in itself, replaced by a curious need to inspect all aspects with regard to direct experience.
4) How would you describe it to somebody who has never heard about this illusion but is curious about it.
I would describe it as a revelation into the illusion of self and explain direct experience as an excellent tool to inspect the truth of that statement.
5) What was the last bit that pushed you over, made you look?
There were two major turning points the first was realizing observing happens without an observer, my Eureka moment :-) and the biggest turning point was when you asked if I could find anything outside of the present moment, that was when Now finally clicked and the rest started falling into place.
6) Do you decide, intend, choose, control events in Life? Do you make anything happen? Give examples from your experience.
I have no control of events in Life. This body, mind and feelings are part of Life, part of what Is, part of the present moment. In thinking "I" have made a deliberate decision it becomes clear, on closer inspection, that "I" was tagged on later but the decision, thought was already made. The same applies to choices and control, Life continues regardless, there is no "self" to control it and with this realization the need to control Life becomes redundant.
7) Do you have anything to add?
Heartfelt gratitude for your guidance :-)
I have just realized that my cell phone is in a jeans pocket which is currently going through a wash cycle in the machine. There are no phone lines up here in the mountains so apart the radio internet connection it is my main source of communication. All our money is going into getting a car which we still haven't got and there is no prospect of replacing it this month..... am I bothered? Not really, what Is is, what will be will be and as "I" have no control there is absolutely no point dwelling on it. Now that, Paulo, is a huge step forward for me, my reaction to this situation happening last week would have been.... let us say different ;-)
Hopefully things will continue to fall into place and I am quite looking forward to observing my next healing session, thank you again for your help and also offering to remain supportive as I work through old belief systems, I really appreciate the time and effort you have put into this journey.
Wendy :-)
Re: Looking for a Guide
Thank you Wendy, it's been an absolute pleasure to guide you a little on your journey, and certainly we can continue looking deeper into truth. For myself too, truth is the first priority, for no matter how attractive, happy, blissful an illusion is, it's still an illusion and evaporates in the light of the morning sun.
The next step is for me to share this thread with other guides to see if they have any further questions for you. This part of the process may take a little while, but I will keep you updated as we progress.
With love, Paulo.
[PS: 'my cell phone is in a jeans pocket which is currently going through a wash cycle in the machine' - that's hilarious, you crack me up ;-) ]
The next step is for me to share this thread with other guides to see if they have any further questions for you. This part of the process may take a little while, but I will keep you updated as we progress.
With love, Paulo.
[PS: 'my cell phone is in a jeans pocket which is currently going through a wash cycle in the machine' - that's hilarious, you crack me up ;-) ]
Re: Looking for a Guide
Hi Wendy, one of our other guides has come back with some questions for you -
What is this 'I' that has life?
Is there an 'I' that holds beliefs.
Thanks, Paulo.
What is this 'I' that has life?
Is there an 'I' that holds beliefs.
Thanks, Paulo.
Re: Looking for a Guide
Hi Paulo,
What is this 'I' that has life?
Life encompasses everything, "I" only exists in the thought stories of the mind, these stories are just that, stories, they have no life. Life encompasses everything that is true, not illusion. The "life" of illusion only exists in the mind when the illusion is believed, and in that case it is a false belief.
Is there an 'I' that holds beliefs.
No, beliefs are a series of learned doctrines of the mind. There is actually no place for beliefs in Life. Life goes on regardless of how a mind or body views it. Nothing in life is dependent on beliefs they are just another story designed to reinforce the illusion of self. Of course beliefs need something to believe in, the only truly believable thing is truth. Believing there is no I or me is, I suppose, "a belief" but once the truth is realized believing it becomes unnecessary only "knowing" is left. There is no "I" to hold beliefs.
Wendy :-)
What is this 'I' that has life?
Life encompasses everything, "I" only exists in the thought stories of the mind, these stories are just that, stories, they have no life. Life encompasses everything that is true, not illusion. The "life" of illusion only exists in the mind when the illusion is believed, and in that case it is a false belief.
Is there an 'I' that holds beliefs.
No, beliefs are a series of learned doctrines of the mind. There is actually no place for beliefs in Life. Life goes on regardless of how a mind or body views it. Nothing in life is dependent on beliefs they are just another story designed to reinforce the illusion of self. Of course beliefs need something to believe in, the only truly believable thing is truth. Believing there is no I or me is, I suppose, "a belief" but once the truth is realized believing it becomes unnecessary only "knowing" is left. There is no "I" to hold beliefs.
Wendy :-)
Re: Looking for a Guide
Thanks Wendy, will keep you posted :-)
Re: Looking for a Guide
Thank you Wendy, there are no further questions for you from our guides, so our dialogue here is concluded.
You will be recieving a PM shortly from our admins giving you some details of what happens next.
Paulo.
You will be recieving a PM shortly from our admins giving you some details of what happens next.
Paulo.
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