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@JustinS You may find this interesting.

@ChimpBrain It's all relevant though. Good info. From my minds perspective it felt as if awareness suddenly came to a sharp point of focus. It kick into high gear and became hyper awareness. Something aligned perfectly. A level of awareness that was beyond "me" as a self. .

@ChimpBrain That was interesting, Thanks for sharing. I wonder exactly what is happening within the brain that causes a sudden change in perception. It can be likened to a "shift" or a feeling like the channel has changed and perceiving on a totally different level. That shift is usually most prominent when it is experienced for the first time. Does something suddenly "switch on" or is it that something in the brain "switches off" like removing a filter? Could it be that when we are in our "mind" that we are only open to a small part of what perception is capable of and when we transcend "mind" perception becomes wide open? Something suddenly changes and it's quite distinct. Thanks again.

@Brian Greendahl Mooji discusses anger @00:32:00

Why, b-c it no longer fits with the "social norms". And you feel awkward suddenly? Step back and look at what it is that is happening. Maybe your outgrowing something. If that is the case, yes there are going to be "growth pains" along the way. That is the shedding of the old.This work is all about throwing out what has never been true.

See this as a change and not a problem. Ask yourself-what has changed?

@Extreme Z7 Consciousness dancing with existence is the most beautiful experience imaginable. It is beyond happiness.

@Huz88 I believe that would not effect admittance. Lots of people have started their path of spirituality through first having glimpses of truth that way. You were honest and that shows how truthful and open you are by not concealing anything. If you would have said "no", that would have raised questions on what has bought you to this path. Great luck with that!

When I was a child there was no" localized self" and the world was amazing. We need to regain what has been lost.

That's a lofty idea but not true in the sense you are thinking as in "you are everything". Don't take that is such a literal sense. Only your body is literally "every-thing" because it's part of the material universe on an atomic level. Lets say for the sake of conversation, there is mind- "YOU". Than there is pure universal awareness. How to experience pure universal awareness with no false additives?

@ParkiYou seem to understand this from an intellectual perspective only and not experientially. If you don't mind me asking, have you ever experienced what is beyond the self?

@Narvanna21 I'm sure you realize now that's all a self created detour. There is still something to learn from it though. Something about yourself more than the outside world. It sound like you got yourself back on track again without too much of a personal price to pay. Good for you!

@Narvanna21 Happy-early-Birthday! Know what you really want. look at it this way, do what makes you happy. It's your life. You are the one who has to live it. Do something that you have a passion for and it will come easy. That's not to say that there won't be challenges. That isn't saying there won't be deviations along the path. That too is all part of the learning process of life. So what, you take a slight detour. Simply return to your path again and proceed on. How could you fail? You can manifest anything you want. That is what life is here for. Never forget that.

@Huz88 I'm sitting here reflecting on all this enlightenment work. It's a serious endeavor and nothing to take lightly when you really get into it. I guess it starts off as an interest or something different to go for. Or it could stem from an awakening that there is something bigger than ourselves. On the surface it appeals as something to "gain". But than the very ego self realizes what is really in store for itself and the reality of it hits you suddenly in the face. There is something to be gained, but first it's all about throwing out what has always been wrong in the first place. It's an uncovering process to dig deep to get to the truth that has been buried. That can be very difficult sometimes. It's a constant challenge of re-evaluating everything you thought you were. That's a radical change and change is the hardest thing to accept. To be able to say to yourself, "I was always wrong about how I viewed everything including myself. That will take anyone out of their comfort zone. My hat is off to all who stay the course and see it through. The world around us always has a pull on us too. Like the moon causing high tides in the ocean. It's a constant balancing act at all times.There is something very special about anyone who gives so much of themselves for something that has a value that most people may never understand in a lifetime. I just wanted to share a thought.......

@student Your mind is messing with you in all kinds of ways. It's questioning it's own existence and putting up a huge fuss! Nothing more than that....Take your own advise and all is good.

I plan on becoming a jelly fish and totally enjoying the flotation.

This is interesting. Just wanted to share!

@Eddie_the_Eggplant This can't be fully understood by mind. Mind is the very thing that separates us from the truth of what we are. Transcendence of mind is the only way this truth is fully realized. Once that truth is realized, you will never see yourself the same way again. That could come after many hours of meditation. Or, you could transcend the mind this very moment. But that would instantly shatter the illusory foundation of yourself that you have built all your life. That could be too much to accept at one time. The process of slowly unfolding the truth through meditation is the most gentle way to full acceptance. So what's the pay off? When there is the letting go of self, something wonderful happens. There is the experience of what some refer to as "pure self" or "true self" or "soul" or "Atman" whatever you choose to call it. And that is infinite and does not exist within the confines of mind, and objects and space and time. You transcend all these mental constructs and become liberated. After the experience of the transcendence of mind, mind is than understood for what it is. Just mind. It can be used at any time we choose. Mind or "the brain" becomes just a useful tool for working within this space/time universe we call existence and no longer a mental confinement. Just my 2 cents worth!

@Falk You have been busy this week- building bridges in both your inner and outer worlds! Yea, go ahead, move on to bigger and better things while I stay here with my lowly broken gate. haha

@IVONNE Any time used to step off the hectic wheel of life to find yourself some stillness is never wasted time. You'll live longer too!

@bracov If it feels right to you than it is right. That's all that matters, there is no wrong or right. Take note of any changes you experience about yourself in a detached but compassionate way over time. Your meditation will become an oasis of peace and stillness and it will naturally spill over into your daily life. One thing I would suggest from the start. Allow consciousness it's own freedom. Fully trust that it somehow knows perfectly well what it is doing without any input from you. Just surrender all control to it and be only a silent witness of it happening on it's own. Trust! Great start- your doing just fine!

@Falk The "gateless gate" as Leo calls it. One mans gate is another mans bridge. Your right there! Sweet

@Falk Just for shits and giggles, it would have been interesting to recorded your b-w function before and after your 6 hr. sit. and compare, any differences.

Oh, the use of the word "gate" was only there for making conversation. All that really matters is how open we are to the oneness that surrounds us always. Yes, letting go of everything is when it happens and only than. But, I do find these experiences of heightened awareness interesting and if we understood more of what was happening under these circumstances, it could be repeated instantaneously without years of meditation and such. Others could experience this too with little effort. Besides using mind altering drugs, of course. I was researching brainwave mapping just now. That could possibly answer some questions. It seems that the abundance alpha brain wave activity may contribute greatly to the oneness and sense of well being that you experienced. I wish you many more experiences like the one you had.

@Falk So getting back to the subject. Do you think there is a "gate" in perception as that article talks about? Next question would be, what is required to open that gate? And the next question, how to keep that gate open always? As I said, it would sometimes happen spontaneously as a child with no effort at all. This is what I find interesting. There were no drugs, no sitting, no meditation, no determination, no effort, no discipline, no contorting of the body in various postures. Just the sudden experience of oneness. Any clues?