The Gate

LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
No permanent self to hang on to, that gains and loses.

What are you looking for at LU?
Liberation. Mental freedom. Want to see where I am bound. Curious about LU in general. Curious what this kind of inquiry can shine a light on. A number of people whose opinions I respect have gone through it.

What do you expect from a guided conversation?
I expect to guided to see whatever still binds me. Expect guidance from someone who went through LU. Who feels that they are free. Who might give me another perspective on where and why I still feel a separate self

What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
Years of meditation. TWIM.

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

Hi sunship
(is that what you want me to call you?)

Welcome to Liberation Unleashed :)! It’s great to see you here!
My name is Rali, and I’ll be glad to be your guide if you like.

Curious what this kind of inquiry can shine a light on. A number of people whose opinions I respect have gone through it.

You might have an idea but let me clarify just in case.
Here, we assist in the exploration of the idea of the separate self. This is a guiding based on direct experience that brings a shift in perception and is not a debate. It directly points to what IS through the use of exercises, questions and dialogue. What is expected from you is to LOOK carefully to what is being pointed at. It is this simple LOOKING (not thinking) that brings a shift in perception.

We are LOOKING directly into the experience of the senses, which is actually here and now, with the thinking stripped away. It is also known as Direct Experience (DE) or Actual Experience (AE). In this way, we are aiming to discover what is truly happening without the story we tell ourselves. For this process to work you have to answer with 100% honesty, and not relying on thought, imagination or memory - just reporting your direct experience. That would also mean leaving spiritual teachings, philosophies and science away during the inquiry. If you have a meditation practice going, please feel free to continue with it as usual – it might come helpful.

Please read through “Liberation Unleashed is not …” in the FAQ’s of LU. Please confirm that you have read them
http://liberationunleashed.com/about/faq/#faq-1041

When replying to a question, please use the quote function to highlight the question being answered. Throughout this inquiry, please answer questions individually, not in a bundle. Please watch the below video to learn how to use the Quote function. This will assist us in having a clear dialogue around the questions and answers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fAToDNh9hQ

It is advisable that you copy and paste questions asked into Word, answer them there and then copy and paste them to your thread. It will save you time in the long run, if a glitch in the system wipes out your answer.

For the sake of the intensity of the inquiry let’s try to stick to a daily conversation. Of course, life happens, so if you need more time, please let me know. I will do as well.
What time zone are in?
If you're okay with everything so far, we can start.
Love
Rali