Looking for a guide
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2026 3:49 am
LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
My understanding is that the concept of "self" is solely comprised of a series of thoughts rather than direct experience of the 5 senses. When I just see, feel, smell, hear, and taste, I cannot truly determine what is actually me without some involvement of thought.
What are you looking for at LU?
I think I still have trouble directly seeing reality unfiltered by thought. Although the idea of "no self" clearly resonates with me, I don't believe I've yet experienced a true feeling of "no self" that would remove any further doubt from the equation. With LU, I hope to receive the guidance and direction that would allow me to truly witness "no self" experientially rather than conceptually.
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I hope that through a guided conversation, I will be directed and pointed in ways that can potentially lead me to more direct experiences with seeing "no self". I expect that the guide will have more experience with this than me and will be able to adjust their pointing based on a clear understanding of where I am in my "journey" and what I need to have an awakening.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
My spiritual journey began 5-6 years ago when a combination of life challenges, loss of purpose, and general feeling of stuckness led me to start introspective work at a deeper level. At that time, I started doing talk therapy for the first time, meditating more regularly, and also immersing myself in spirituality. Sam Harris's Waking Up app was my first introduction to the concept of awakening and non-dualism. Over the past 5 years, I've continued to explore this albeit not always consistently. In 2024, I completed a Goenka vipassana silent meditation retreat for 10 days. More recently, I completed Joe Hudson's Connections Course, which I find quite aligned with Eastern spiritual practices even though it's not directly marketed as such. I also follow Angelo DiLullo's Youtube channel, which I find helpful in my daily practice. I've also read his book. I have not yet had any direct contact with a non-dual guide or teacher, which is why I'm particularly interested in LU.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self? 10
My understanding is that the concept of "self" is solely comprised of a series of thoughts rather than direct experience of the 5 senses. When I just see, feel, smell, hear, and taste, I cannot truly determine what is actually me without some involvement of thought.
What are you looking for at LU?
I think I still have trouble directly seeing reality unfiltered by thought. Although the idea of "no self" clearly resonates with me, I don't believe I've yet experienced a true feeling of "no self" that would remove any further doubt from the equation. With LU, I hope to receive the guidance and direction that would allow me to truly witness "no self" experientially rather than conceptually.
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I hope that through a guided conversation, I will be directed and pointed in ways that can potentially lead me to more direct experiences with seeing "no self". I expect that the guide will have more experience with this than me and will be able to adjust their pointing based on a clear understanding of where I am in my "journey" and what I need to have an awakening.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
My spiritual journey began 5-6 years ago when a combination of life challenges, loss of purpose, and general feeling of stuckness led me to start introspective work at a deeper level. At that time, I started doing talk therapy for the first time, meditating more regularly, and also immersing myself in spirituality. Sam Harris's Waking Up app was my first introduction to the concept of awakening and non-dualism. Over the past 5 years, I've continued to explore this albeit not always consistently. In 2024, I completed a Goenka vipassana silent meditation retreat for 10 days. More recently, I completed Joe Hudson's Connections Course, which I find quite aligned with Eastern spiritual practices even though it's not directly marketed as such. I also follow Angelo DiLullo's Youtube channel, which I find helpful in my daily practice. I've also read his book. I have not yet had any direct contact with a non-dual guide or teacher, which is why I'm particularly interested in LU.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self? 10