The Gate

Can thoughts respond or react to anything?

No, thoughts, which do not exist, cannot respond or react to anything. What is noticed is the responding or reacting. For example, between you and I, there is not anyone having this conversation, as neither "you" nor "I" exist.

Or is it more like one thought simply happens after another, and you come to a logical conclusion that one "responded to", or was caused by another? In strictly direct experience, can you detect the link that connects "cause" and "effect" together?

"I" was not caused by "you," and vice versa, because "we" do not exist. There is a noticing that conversating is happening.

Can a thought do anything at all, except for manifesting its existence in the current moment?

No AND yes, both/and... the yes being the exception as you say, the manifesting of its existence in the current moment.

Cool, thanks! Here is a question from another guide:

Since when do thoughts not exist?

Ok thanks.

Since when do thoughts not exist?

Since when? Good question. A clearer way of expressing this could be to say thoughts are illusory, rather than not existing. It can be noticed that thoughts arise right now, and it can also be seen that in this moment, is their absence.

Jon,

Thank you so much for spending your time and energy in this journey with me! There are no more questions. Both I and several other guides confirm your understanding, but of course the only confirmation that matters comes from inside. I have sent you a PM with the next steps.

Love and gratitude,
Andrei

Andrei,

An amazing experience my friend! Thank You for guiding me! I appreciate all your support!

Love and Gratitude,
Jon