The Gate

1) Is there a separate entity 'self', 'me' 'I', at all, anywhere, in any way, shape or form? Was there ever?

No, there is no separate self anywhere to be found and there never was.

2) Explain in detail what the illusion of separate self is, when it starts and how it works from your own experience and understanding. Describe it fully as you see it now.

The illusion of the separate self is made up of the thoughts and images that make up the story of 'me' which started as far back as I can remember. The story seems to have a continuity to it based on thoughts that appear as memories, but in reality they are just thoughts and there is no such separate 'me' that is doing anything, everything is just happening.

3) How does it feel to see this? What is the difference (if anything) from before you started this guidance with me?
Please report from the past few days.

There is not a big difference from before I started until now, just a realization that what I took myself to be was not real.

Thanks, Justin.

Here are the final three questions:

4) Was there something you looked into or something I may have mentioned that made you fully realise - Was there a moment where you 'tipped over' into realising 'no self'?

5) Describe decision, intention, free will, choice and control as you understand it now. What makes things happen? How does it work? What are you responsible for? Please give examples from experience if you can.

6) Do you have anything further you would like to add?

Xain ♥

4) Was there something you looked into or something I may have mentioned that made you fully realise - Was there a moment where you 'tipped over' into realising 'no self'?

It seemed to be more gradual for me rather than a single moment I can point to where it was realized.

5) Describe decision, intention, free will, choice and control as you understand it now. What makes things happen? How does it work? What are you responsible for? Please give examples from experience if you can.

All of these things just happen on their own with no one that is doing any of it. There is not a me that is making things happen, it only appears that way because the thought comes in after something happens that makes it appear is if I had something to do with it. For example, as I sit right now and respond to this post, thoughts would make it appear as if I am choosing to do this, however, as I look at this directly there is not separate 'me' doing this that is anywhere to be found.

6) Do you have anything further you would like to add?

Thank you so much for taking the time to work with me. It has been great working with you and I really appreciated your time and all of your help!

Best,
Justin

For example, as I sit right now and respond to this post, thoughts would make it appear as if I am choosing to do this, however, as I look at this directly there is not separate 'me' doing this that is anywhere to be found.

Just to be clear, is there a separate 'you' looking at it?

Xain ♥

An additional question:
You wrote in your introduction: "I want to experience directly what liberation is..."
How would you describe the experience now with respect to this?

Xain ♥

Just to be clear, is there a separate 'you' looking at it?

No, there is no separate 'me' looking at it. That would also be a thought.

You wrote in your introduction: "I want to experience directly what liberation is..."
How would you describe the experience now with respect to this?

The 'I' that wanted to experience liberation directly never existed in the first place. It was seen that there never was such an 'I' to experience anything.

Hi Justin

Thank you for those last replies.
The other guides have confirmed that you've 'gone through the gate' and that marks the end of this guidance.

Thank you so much for taking the time to work with me. It has been great working with you and I really appreciated your time and all of your help!

You are very welcome. Thank you for your kind comments, this enjoyable chat, and for sticking with the guidance process to the end.

Seeing 'no self' could be the very first of many realisations depending on your interest. Albeit, it is considered to be the 'main one' by many.
If you are on Facebook, I can add you to our groups there for New Arrivals, further looking and aftercare if you wish.
Let me know your Facebook name or page link if you have one, and I will get you added to those (click the red name 'Xain' and choose 'Private message'.
Also, feel free to send me a private message in the future if you are stuck on anything or want me to try to assist you with something.

I wish you all the best for the future
Xain ♥