I love going back and watching videos I've already seen with new eyes. Just goes to show, you really can't jump in the same river twice. This hits in totally different ways. Like a sword, straight to the heart of things.
lol this video worked a treat, the pointing of finding the thing outside the chain of causality did it and not sticky (I’d stumbled on it a handful of times before and noted it was ‘slippery’ but moved on). ❤ thank you
Thank you. This really spoke to me, as I am struggling right now with the sense that there are two of me. I'm aware of the ability to choose what I will call the quiet. At the same time I want to seek and struggle. I have come to see this desire to struggle and seek as my identity seeking to save itself. And I know that there is no salvation for that identity. This has been very disturbing emotionally. So thanks again.
Hi Angelo. For those who have tasted awakening or even had mini-awakenings, and who are what feels like on the cusp of a first awakening shift, what one pointer would you giver them? Say for example, if the pointer has to be concise and short enough to be tattooed on the arm (don't worry not going to do that lol). Thanks
I’ve heard Angelo answer a similar question before, and his response has really opened up the pointings for me. Essentially, “what is here right now that is not a thought?” What is undoubtable in your immediate experience that does not need a thought to confirm? Then stay here, don’t grab on to the next movement of mind. Hope this helps!
So to follow up on my inquiry below, it looks like "attention" is a function, faculty, or an ability of the brain, it's not a vestige of a 'self.' It may be what my mind confused as evidence of a 'self' but it's more like a mechanical ability that is directed this way or that. Sometimes the mind seems to be able to direct it, sometimes it's moved by mysterious means. It is definitely not a 'self' but, may be one thing that my mind took as evidence of a 'self.'
🙏 So many of your videos hit me at the exact right time. William Shakesfear. PS will non-dual awakening stop my puns? Asking for my wife, friends, family…
I saw the eclipse today. I would describe the experience as this: I am awake, and for four minutes, the rest of the world was awake also. Then, it was over, and they went back to sleep 😔
❤❤❤ Amazing, this is exactly what has been coming up today very clearly. At one point today, I inquired into the mind "which do you prefer, "this" or that mind space"... the response was a resounding "this". I thought the mind was afraid of "this," but very surprisingly, it appeared today that what the mind actually fears is itself and the distancing it seems to create from immediacy. It seems like every honest inquiry is pointing back to "this". Crossing my fingers that the tides are turning ❤❤❤ Much love!
Sometimes this comes to me in the middle of a burst of thought-identified activity, and it feels as if I would suddenly find myself in the presence of something utterly vast, silent, beyond any possible description. And, for a moment, that undescribable presence becomes the most obvious fact. Like suddenly 'seeing the elephant in the room' 😄
This calms me down so much. What I am needs no control is what needs to be my mantra, because this is my biggest fear - complete helplessness and impotence, so not needing it is the greatest message to me. No need for control… I hope you can make an entire video out of this part 🙏🏻❤️ Oh and also the part about that part of me that has no agenda and isn’t touched by what happens helped quite a lot. (I am almost in constant fear thoughts about no free will, it has been the underlying motivation to watch videos like such in hope of finding a way for control to be there, but this does it for me, the lack of the need for control is perfect. Because what I would do with the control is to feel finally safe, but with this message there‘s already safety ✨
I have been trying to understand something, wondering if anyone can shed light? I've had many clarifying glimpses recently, and it's clear that this question/fear comes from the personal identity and is irrelevant from the still place. But the topic of the question has enough value here that I realised (astonishingly) that I don't want to continue to turn to that still place if it means letting go of this.. This being the possibility of having a partner in life. Of meeting someone FROM the place beyond personal identity. I see many teachers I feel to be awake who are in respectful and loving relationships, and yet I have this concern. Ur just came to a head reading Suzanne Segals 'Collision with the Infinite' where after she awoke she said she was unable to have a personal relationship again.
So many things have been stripped away, and I don't miss them. But I don't want to shut off that possibility, since realising that the 'world' doesn't need saving via renunciation!
I think sometimes it is important to address areas of life where we are sure that success in this area will give us what we really want. Meaning learn to make that happen if it feels of ultimate importance to you.. Develop that part of yourself and we. You are in a connected and supportive relationship, ask yourself if it has addressed your deepest promptings. Your intuition will lead you.
@@SimplyAlwaysAwake OK, it took me a while to understand what you meant. Thank you for that.. And I should say that I was in a fear space when asking that and not very mindful. But, the heart of the question still stands, even though I'm very clear that there really is no stopping this ride, nor do I actually want to. In terms of relationship, this one, here, the constant one, if you can call it relationship, is where it's at. The whole emptiness, this ineffable ' ' couldn't be un not-known, or not be.. central. But the question itself is still here, with fear of loss around it, and while I LOVE your response, it still leaves the question here. Can one _truly_ 'transcend' the personal self and still be in relationship. Suzanne couldn't. Others seem to have maintained them. Is this due to different levels of 'dissolving personal identity' having been experienced, or due to the fact (or so it seems to me) that experience beyond the personal identification appears to still have quite a lot of experiential variance, despite the resounding fact of not-otherness?
Is that clear at all? Lots of words, Ha ha. I don't think a personal relationship will address the deepest heart call of this soul. But it is still nonetheless _a_ call of this soul. Are these two calls incompatible? Well.. That was less words, bless 😂
I was in a similar place, and not just with regards to a relationship with a person or people, but also in relation to things we love, even material things we may have, like a boat. For me, it came down to the fact that relationships can end without awakening. And it’s better to see what’s actually there and trust it.
This is an awesomely poised question. Don't know what Angelo would say, but Frank Yang talks about no self in that there's only empty sensation, sensing itself, and that there's no self there to move the lens of attention. Not sure what Angelo would tell you tho. Would be cool to hear him point to it some.
@@johnpienta4200 What does Frank Yang say moves the "lens of attention?" Yes, I hope Angelo comments. One of my friends says it's the Absolute that moves the lens of attention. Angelo what do you think?
@@SimplyAwakeLLC What I'd say instead of giving an answer to the question is - Why do you want to know? Investigate your motivation to ask about that. I sense that your mind is trying to hold on to some sense of self even if it's just a very simple one that is connected to moving attention. Moving attention infers some kind of individual agency and the mind always tries to hold on to its sense of agency. It doesn't want to let go of it and it can even identify with what it thinks the absolute is so that it can claim back its agency. Don't make inquiring into your true nature too intellectual. Intellectual knowledge is very much rewarded in society therefore it's a strong habit to intellectualize everything. If you go into deep realization you'll eventually find out yourself experientially without having to think about it.
@@YannickHeym This is a question that has arisen in the mind many, many times. There is a wish to know whether something is true whether it's the orthodox view or not. Earlier in life I lived in spiritual cults and don't just want to leave the question unasked because it's not the accepted answer. This question first arose when I read 'The Mind Illuminated'. There's all this instruction about moving attention to one thing or another. How does that happen? I don't know. I do see, from your reply, that there will be value in changing the question to "What moves attention" and looking for experience to answer. It's also true that I don't want to believe there is any agency/self in attention if, in fact, I can't find any. Thanks for taking the time to write a compassionate response.
@@SimplyAwakeLLC I'm glad you resonate with my answer somewhat :) I can relate to your wanting to know. Not that long ago (around two years ago) I was still trying to figure spirituality out with my intellect a lot of the time when I wasn't doing my meditation or inquiry. Your idea to change the question into an inquiry question is good! Try that for a while and as long as you don't have the insight stay in the place of not-knowing and openness.
I have been watching a lot of your videos recently and have been taking my meditation very seriously. And I’ve experienced a lot of different emotions such as peace,joy and grief. But lately I’ve been uncovering some anger. And it’s kinda making me hate everything that comes out of your mouth. Like just my face completely tenses up and then I just disagree with everything you say. It just makes me so frustrated I really don’t understand why. I’m scared that at a certain point I’ll drop all of this because of this hate. Am I doing this right is there some way to combat this?
I love going back and watching videos I've already seen with new eyes. Just goes to show, you really can't jump in the same river twice. This hits in totally different ways. Like a sword, straight to the heart of things.
Who else is listening to this while observing the eclipse?
That’s Angelo’s avatar there.
@renko9067 yes I had this thought too 😄
Who else was here in april 2024v
lol this video worked a treat, the pointing of finding the thing outside the chain of causality did it and not sticky (I’d stumbled on it a handful of times before and noted it was ‘slippery’ but moved on). ❤ thank you
I’m grateful you still say things about it. ❤ Here, here, here.
Thank you. This really spoke to me, as I am struggling right now with the sense that there are two of me. I'm aware of the ability to choose what I will call the quiet. At the same time I want to seek and struggle. I have come to see this desire to struggle and seek as my identity seeking to save itself. And I know that there is no salvation for that identity. This has been very disturbing emotionally. So thanks again.
@Terry, the Mind loves drama.
Hi Angelo.
For those who have tasted awakening or even had mini-awakenings, and who are what feels like on the cusp of a first awakening shift, what one pointer would you giver them? Say for example, if the pointer has to be concise and short enough to be tattooed on the arm (don't worry not going to do that lol).
Thanks
I’ve heard Angelo answer a similar question before, and his response has really opened up the pointings for me. Essentially, “what is here right now that is not a thought?” What is undoubtable in your immediate experience that does not need a thought to confirm? Then stay here, don’t grab on to the next movement of mind. Hope this helps!
I love the tattoo idea
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So to follow up on my inquiry below, it looks like "attention" is a function, faculty, or an ability of the brain, it's not a vestige of a 'self.' It may be what my mind confused as evidence of a 'self' but it's more like a mechanical ability that is directed this way or that. Sometimes the mind seems to be able to direct it, sometimes it's moved by mysterious means. It is definitely not a 'self' but, may be one thing that my mind took as evidence of a 'self.'
Must be why I love sitting above the river just observing and being everyday
Another banger. ❤
🙏 So many of your videos hit me at the exact right time.
William Shakesfear.
PS will non-dual awakening stop my puns? Asking for my wife, friends, family…
Puns are mubiquitous! And my wife wants to know if I awaken, will I still snore?😴
@@c2walkjr Haha
What’s the sound of one man snoring?
@@renko9067 🤣
My wife says, "Darth Vader."
I saw the eclipse today. I would describe the experience as this: I am awake, and for four minutes, the rest of the world was awake also. Then, it was over, and they went back to sleep 😔
Every foot step is a new foot step. Every sound is a new sound.
love this so much.
It’s so helpful 🙏❤️
❤❤❤ Amazing, this is exactly what has been coming up today very clearly. At one point today, I inquired into the mind "which do you prefer, "this" or that mind space"... the response was a resounding "this". I thought the mind was afraid of "this," but very surprisingly, it appeared today that what the mind actually fears is itself and the distancing it seems to create from immediacy. It seems like every honest inquiry is pointing back to "this". Crossing my fingers that the tides are turning ❤❤❤ Much love!
The Mind often has dialogue and conversation with the illusionary self, me, and I. Realizing this, just Smile and Chuckle.
I wish you said a little more about your last statement, “it has sometimes its own voice “ want to hear more ❤
Right on Dharma brother! The codependent origination of self with "something's wrong"...seeing it is so subtly powerful.
Very nice, thank you
Sometimes this comes to me in the middle of a burst of thought-identified activity, and it feels as if I would suddenly find myself in the presence of something utterly vast, silent, beyond any possible description. And, for a moment, that undescribable presence becomes the most obvious fact. Like suddenly 'seeing the elephant in the room' 😄
This calms me down so much. What I am needs no control is what needs to be my mantra, because this is my biggest fear - complete helplessness and impotence, so not needing it is the greatest message to me.
No need for control… I hope you can make an entire video out of this part 🙏🏻❤️
Oh and also the part about that part of me that has no agenda and isn’t touched by what happens helped quite a lot. (I am almost in constant fear thoughts about no free will, it has been the underlying motivation to watch videos like such in hope of finding a way for control to be there, but this does it for me, the lack of the need for control is perfect. Because what I would do with the control is to feel finally safe, but with this message there‘s already safety ✨
I have been trying to understand something, wondering if anyone can shed light? I've had many clarifying glimpses recently, and it's clear that this question/fear comes from the personal identity and is irrelevant from the still place. But the topic of the question has enough value here that I realised (astonishingly) that I don't want to continue to turn to that still place if it means letting go of this.. This being the possibility of having a partner in life. Of meeting someone FROM the place beyond personal identity. I see many teachers I feel to be awake who are in respectful and loving relationships, and yet I have this concern. Ur just came to a head reading Suzanne Segals 'Collision with the Infinite' where after she awoke she said she was unable to have a personal relationship again.
So many things have been stripped away, and I don't miss them. But I don't want to shut off that possibility, since realising that the 'world' doesn't need saving via renunciation!
I think sometimes it is important to address areas of life where we are sure that success in this area will give us what we really want. Meaning learn to make that happen if it feels of ultimate importance to you.. Develop that part of yourself and we. You are in a connected and supportive relationship, ask yourself if it has addressed your deepest promptings. Your intuition will lead you.
@@SimplyAlwaysAwake
OK, it took me a while to understand what you meant. Thank you for that.. And I should say that I was in a fear space when asking that and not very mindful. But, the heart of the question still stands, even though I'm very clear that there really is no stopping this ride, nor do I actually want to. In terms of relationship, this one, here, the constant one, if you can call it relationship, is where it's at. The whole emptiness, this ineffable ' ' couldn't be un not-known, or not be.. central.
But the question itself is still here, with fear of loss around it, and while I LOVE your response, it still leaves the question here. Can one _truly_ 'transcend' the personal self and still be in relationship. Suzanne couldn't. Others seem to have maintained them. Is this due to different levels of 'dissolving personal identity' having been experienced, or due to the fact (or so it seems to me) that experience beyond the personal identification appears to still have quite a lot of experiential variance, despite the resounding fact of not-otherness?
Is that clear at all? Lots of words, Ha ha. I don't think a personal relationship will address the deepest heart call of this soul. But it is still nonetheless _a_ call of this soul. Are these two calls incompatible? Well.. That was less words, bless 😂
I was in a similar place, and not just with regards to a relationship with a person or people, but also in relation to things we love, even material things we may have, like a boat.
For me, it came down to the fact that relationships can end without awakening. And it’s better to see what’s actually there and trust it.
The directness i need 🔥🔥🔥
Yes! Thank you
Angelo,is the ability to move attention really the only thing that remains of what we called 'self' or 'will' when everything else is gone?
This is an awesomely poised question.
Don't know what Angelo would say, but Frank Yang talks about no self in that there's only empty sensation, sensing itself, and that there's no self there to move the lens of attention.
Not sure what Angelo would tell you tho. Would be cool to hear him point to it some.
@@johnpienta4200 What does Frank Yang say moves the "lens of attention?" Yes, I hope Angelo comments. One of my friends says it's the Absolute that moves the lens of attention. Angelo what do you think?
@@SimplyAwakeLLC What I'd say instead of giving an answer to the question is - Why do you want to know? Investigate your motivation to ask about that. I sense that your mind is trying to hold on to some sense of self even if it's just a very simple one that is connected to moving attention. Moving attention infers some kind of individual agency and the mind always tries to hold on to its sense of agency. It doesn't want to let go of it and it can even identify with what it thinks the absolute is so that it can claim back its agency. Don't make inquiring into your true nature too intellectual. Intellectual knowledge is very much rewarded in society therefore it's a strong habit to intellectualize everything. If you go into deep realization you'll eventually find out yourself experientially without having to think about it.
@@YannickHeym This is a question that has arisen in the mind many, many times. There is a wish to know whether something is true whether it's the orthodox view or not. Earlier in life I lived in spiritual cults and don't just want to leave the question unasked because it's not the accepted answer. This question first arose when I read 'The Mind Illuminated'. There's all this instruction about moving attention to one thing or another. How does that happen? I don't know. I do see, from your reply, that there will be value in changing the question to "What moves attention" and looking for experience to answer. It's also true that I don't want to believe there is any agency/self in attention if, in fact, I can't find any. Thanks for taking the time to write a compassionate response.
@@SimplyAwakeLLC I'm glad you resonate with my answer somewhat :) I can relate to your wanting to know. Not that long ago (around two years ago) I was still trying to figure spirituality out with my intellect a lot of the time when I wasn't doing my meditation or inquiry.
Your idea to change the question into an inquiry question is good! Try that for a while and as long as you don't have the insight stay in the place of not-knowing and openness.
thanks, good reminder, it feels like relaxation or release to me, opening up larger
Attendance in class: here 🙋♀️🤷♀️😆🙏
Thank you ❤️❤️🙏🙏 This has delivered us a 💎 in the form of the Angelo bodymind
I have been watching a lot of your videos recently and have been taking my meditation very seriously. And I’ve experienced a lot of different emotions such as peace,joy and grief. But lately I’ve been uncovering some anger. And it’s kinda making me hate everything that comes out of your mouth. Like just my face completely tenses up and then I just disagree with everything you say. It just makes me so frustrated I really don’t understand why. I’m scared that at a certain point I’ll drop all of this because of this hate. Am I doing this right is there some way to combat this?
The I am is the last remnant of illusion and the first touch of the real.
Serendipity
Oh I see what never arriving means.
The reset button is being pressed every moment. But somehow I am typing. Wth
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You sound like Jim Newman here. There’s no one, there’s nothing, there’s nowhere. 🙄
You are speaking some complicated words, eckhart tolle speaks more simple, both I dont understand 😂
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