The Gate

LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
It is impossible to be a "self" since we are all just elements of a much bigger, common existence. Even our atoms are "borrowed" and shared with all others.

What are you looking for at LU?
Exploration into the meaning of consciousness and reality. Just discussing with others who are exploring this can be very enlightening and may spark some new thinking / understanding. There are also related topics on our existence which will invariably arise.

What do you expect from a guided conversation?
Honesty, clarity, and responding to the specific topics as much as possible. Also - sharing of information that the guide may have that might be helpful in my journey, even if not specifically asked for.

What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have been a life long seeker, observer, processor! I have also authored a book that touches upon these topics.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self?
11

Good morning

Do you want to see experientially that there is no "self" or do you want to talk about it?

It really is one or the other because thinking is what keeps us from seeing.


https://youtu.be/wyNwhK2Ur1c?si=TZwuFEst-7Hsadpu

Please let me know.

Some people here have a much more conversational style than I do,, but they're still pointing and asking you to do the looking. The guide points and you look.

Loving,,

I don't know if you've seen this but that was a serious question.

Not sure how this app works yet. . . But in answer to your question, I would probably like BOTH modes - discussion and experiential. I tend to "process" information to seek understanding. Maybe that's the "Garbage Can" that I need to steer away from!

Yes, that's the garbage can. You cannot think your way through this. It doesn't work that way.

Here is my usual initial post:

My name is Stacy and I can be your guide, if you would like.

One thing that is helpful is to come to this forum
& post every day. Sometimes the site goes down. It will be back. Just come back later.

Yes, if once in a while you must post later, please post a note telling me when you will return.

If you haven't already read the disclaimer, please read it now and just confirm to me that you have read it. Here is the link.

http://liberationunleashed.com/disclaimer-2/

Also please read “Liberation Unleashed is not …” in the FAQ’s of LU. Here is the link.

http://liberationunleashed.com/about/faq/#faq-1041

Some housekeeping guidelines:

1. Post at least once a day, or every second day. If you need more time, or are unable to post for several days, just write a quick post on your thread to let me know please.

2. There is no one judging answers given, so please be 100% honest in your answers and inquiry.

3. This exploration is based on actual experience (AE) - smell, taste, sound, sensation, color and observed thoughts. Long-winded analytical and philosophical answers are best avoided and may even hinder progress. This is not a self-improvement process. There is no ‘self’ to improve.

4. Put aside all other teachings, philosophies, rituals, practices, books/reading and so on for the remainder of this investigation. Really put all your effort and attention in to seeing this reality, as it is. If you have a daily meditation practice, it is fine to continue that but is not necessary for this exploration.

Technology is not perfect and sometimes there is a glitch which can wipe out your responses. It is advisable that you copy and paste questions asked into Word, answer them there and then copy and paste them to your thread. Always save a copy of what you have done, it will save time in the long run!

To begin with, so that we both become aware of what your expectations are about this exploration. In your own words (not from actual experience, but just honest answers), could you please answer the 4 following questions:

How will life change?
How will you change?
What will be different?
What is missing?

Throughout this exploration I would like you to answer all questions that I have written in blue text. Please answer all questions even if I miss using the blue text.

Please answer questions individually, remembering to use the quote function to highlight the question being answered.

Below is a link to the video with instructions on using the Quote Function. Please watch it. Use the PREVIEW button to make sure your text looks right before you hit "SUBMIT."

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=660

What would you like for me to call you? What time zone are you in, please?


Loving,

How will life change?

Just seeing the world around me differently, and interacting with it differently.

How will you change?

Perhaps I'd be a little more passive/accepting of experiences around me. Looking at them with new eyes to see what they really are.

What will be different?

My life should be more calm and "easier" to navigate. Relationships with others more deep yet forgiving.

What is missing?

A relaxation from the persistent urge to "figure it all out" - to find the ultimate Truth.

Stacy - I think a phone call in the near future might be beneficial. I am in CO - Mountain zone.

Hi,

3 of your Quotes landed outside the Quote box. Please make sure they're inside.

I'm in Texas. I'm not sure what you want a phone call to do. They're almost never needed. But I suppose we could. If you want a lot of discussion, you'll need a different guide.

Loving