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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 1:59 am
LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
The separate self that I have habitually taken myself to be does not exist. What I am is awareness. Unbound. Unchanging. My habitual sense of 'I' is like a mirage in the desert, and once I truly see that, my experience of life will be different. It does not mean it will be comfortable - but the up and down changing experiences will have no 'I'.
What are you looking for at LU?
I am looking for a guide who has already seen through the separate self to challenge me, point out my blind spots and nudge me - robustly, if need be, through the gate. I imagine I will be fearful at times and need encouragement. Calling me out on BS and/or intellectualising is also likely to be helpful ; ) I had an insight on a retreat last year - thinking I know is getting in the way of me truly knowing. I am also looking for a community that knows awakening is possible and wants to support others in waking up. I feel my work as a meditation teacher and an academic coach (day job) would be more effective if I was not in my own way.
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
A robust, honest, open and challenging exchange. I am hoping that the frequency of exchanges - the site suggests every day - will hold me to account. I suspect I avoid the things that are likely to be most effective. (At the moment, I believe that could be journaling - self-enquiry) as well as TRE to release long stored tension. I have started doing somatic practices and they are making a difference.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have been on the progressive path for many decades. I was a follower of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh/Osho (I know!) in the late 70s/early 80s for four and a half years. More recently - for the last 35 years! - have been involved with Shambhala and now teach in that tradition. I became interested in non-duality a couple of years ago and following Angelo for almost a year. I now believe that waking up is possible for everyone and need not take lifetimes as my buddhist sangha takes as a given. I have done many retreats - not only with Shambhala but also Ram Dass and Thich Nhat Hahn. I have had glimpses but nothing sustained.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self? 11
The separate self that I have habitually taken myself to be does not exist. What I am is awareness. Unbound. Unchanging. My habitual sense of 'I' is like a mirage in the desert, and once I truly see that, my experience of life will be different. It does not mean it will be comfortable - but the up and down changing experiences will have no 'I'.
What are you looking for at LU?
I am looking for a guide who has already seen through the separate self to challenge me, point out my blind spots and nudge me - robustly, if need be, through the gate. I imagine I will be fearful at times and need encouragement. Calling me out on BS and/or intellectualising is also likely to be helpful ; ) I had an insight on a retreat last year - thinking I know is getting in the way of me truly knowing. I am also looking for a community that knows awakening is possible and wants to support others in waking up. I feel my work as a meditation teacher and an academic coach (day job) would be more effective if I was not in my own way.
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
A robust, honest, open and challenging exchange. I am hoping that the frequency of exchanges - the site suggests every day - will hold me to account. I suspect I avoid the things that are likely to be most effective. (At the moment, I believe that could be journaling - self-enquiry) as well as TRE to release long stored tension. I have started doing somatic practices and they are making a difference.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have been on the progressive path for many decades. I was a follower of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh/Osho (I know!) in the late 70s/early 80s for four and a half years. More recently - for the last 35 years! - have been involved with Shambhala and now teach in that tradition. I became interested in non-duality a couple of years ago and following Angelo for almost a year. I now believe that waking up is possible for everyone and need not take lifetimes as my buddhist sangha takes as a given. I have done many retreats - not only with Shambhala but also Ram Dass and Thich Nhat Hahn. I have had glimpses but nothing sustained.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self? 11