The Gate

LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
The majority of what we perceive in the physical world do but have inherent value the identity we build as we grow up attaches and becomes connected with to protect and sustain the “self”

What are you looking for at LU?
For a teacher to guide me through my journey. I feel I’m in need of some guidance from someone who has been in this field longer than I have. I am feeling platued and I would appreciate some help from teachers.

What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I don’t expect perfect answers I would just like to have someone steer me in the right direction. I don’t want to get caught up in spiritual bypassing and I feel like I am already walking that path so I think I need a guide.

What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have had some brief mystical experiences. I meditate frequently but I am still very consumed by my mind.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self? 9

Hi dear Res,

Welcome to the forum. I would love to walk with you if you're open to it.
My name is Lubo, and I have been a guide here for a few years.

Where would you like to start?

"I am still very consumed by my mind."

Yes, the mind is confused because of the idea that "you were born." Notice that the mind will never be able to find what is truly going on here. It will never happen.

So, investigate without the mind: what is found?

So much love,
Lubo

To Lubo,

Thank you for responding, you said” So, investigate without the mind: what is found?“ Through meditation, books, and other people I have realized that without the mind there is just unjudging eternal awareness. I can momentarily reside in that during meditation. But when I am in school and around friends and there is moments of tension I become “consumed by mind” I’m not able to stay present. I’m still in highschool so I’m surrounded by distractions and I feel like an hour of meditation and reading a few books is kind of keeping me in a plateau.

So I was wondering if you have an words of advice on what my next step should be?

Thank you, from Res

Hi dear Res,

Let's put the books aside and let this meditation be just for you.

Could you share with me what your experience is when you're in school and around friends?
Or what's coming up for you now as we talk about it?

With Love,
Lubo

Hi dear Res,

Are you with me?

We are investigating what is here.
The easiest way is to share your current experience, how do you feel now?
Let's start from here.

The name of the forum is Liberation Unleashed.
What is not liberated at your own Direct experience?

So much love,
Lubo