seeking freedom
Posted: Tue May 26, 2026 6:18 am
LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
My understanding is there is no one in command about what, when and how I or anyone think or feel. I understand that they're happening by themselves, that life is happening without having a subject making it happen. And I believe this guidance is about us seeing that clearly, seeing that what we call "I" or "mine" are all ideas, thoughts, memories,
What are you looking for at LU?
I feel as if I'm tired of my mind, so unstable, always looking for answers here and there, and I'm realizing that I'm just walking in circles, fooling myself, jumping from one religion to another, from one spiritual practice to another, and from one psychological technique to another. I have tried so many things, and in many moments I thought I had found the path, but I never "arrived". I'm becoming increasingly clear that I cannot trust my mind, but on the other hand I'm still not able to see clearly the other option. I want clarity, I want to live from a place of freedom, peace, and joy.
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I have read the book and listened to the podcast, so I have an idea of how the guided conversation goes, and just by doing this, it has already had a huge impact on me. But I'm looking for a guided conversation to help me stay focused on my own process — I feel I can easily get distracted, confused, and frustrated. I believe that with guidance I can see the truth, being honest and focused on this process and not run away so easily. I guess the guidance helps to avoid the mind taking over, confusing me, causing me to give up. So I believe it's a way to help me see clearly and be truly committed to this process.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have done so many things! My "self awareness" journey started around 20 years ago. I have been part of different religions, have done different spiritual practices, and tried different therapeutic or psychological techniques. It's an extensive list, but in summary: my first "spiritual experience" was through yoga, then Johrei, I became part of two religions that involves channeling entities — first Kardecist Spiritism, then Umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian religion, which is where I'm from. I spent a year living in a spiritual retreat where spiritual healing was practiced. In the meantime, I also did therapy, coaching, meditation, and reading self-help books. My interest in understanding the mind was so strong that not only did I go deep on this topic by studying and practicing, but it also led me to become a life coach.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self?
10
My understanding is there is no one in command about what, when and how I or anyone think or feel. I understand that they're happening by themselves, that life is happening without having a subject making it happen. And I believe this guidance is about us seeing that clearly, seeing that what we call "I" or "mine" are all ideas, thoughts, memories,
What are you looking for at LU?
I feel as if I'm tired of my mind, so unstable, always looking for answers here and there, and I'm realizing that I'm just walking in circles, fooling myself, jumping from one religion to another, from one spiritual practice to another, and from one psychological technique to another. I have tried so many things, and in many moments I thought I had found the path, but I never "arrived". I'm becoming increasingly clear that I cannot trust my mind, but on the other hand I'm still not able to see clearly the other option. I want clarity, I want to live from a place of freedom, peace, and joy.
What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I have read the book and listened to the podcast, so I have an idea of how the guided conversation goes, and just by doing this, it has already had a huge impact on me. But I'm looking for a guided conversation to help me stay focused on my own process — I feel I can easily get distracted, confused, and frustrated. I believe that with guidance I can see the truth, being honest and focused on this process and not run away so easily. I guess the guidance helps to avoid the mind taking over, confusing me, causing me to give up. So I believe it's a way to help me see clearly and be truly committed to this process.
What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have done so many things! My "self awareness" journey started around 20 years ago. I have been part of different religions, have done different spiritual practices, and tried different therapeutic or psychological techniques. It's an extensive list, but in summary: my first "spiritual experience" was through yoga, then Johrei, I became part of two religions that involves channeling entities — first Kardecist Spiritism, then Umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian religion, which is where I'm from. I spent a year living in a spiritual retreat where spiritual healing was practiced. In the meantime, I also did therapy, coaching, meditation, and reading self-help books. My interest in understanding the mind was so strong that not only did I go deep on this topic by studying and practicing, but it also led me to become a life coach.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self?
10