Most of what we think is Real is only Real as 'mind stuff'

Jan 3, 2024 Excerpt of free Wednesday Satsangs (www.acceptinglove.com/events ). This video was shared with Julian's permission.
Description: We take an experiential look into reality and discuss the difference between thought and sensation. In this conversation's context, sensation is taken to be 'real' although it is only relatively reality. Discerning thought from sensation/perception is fundamental in the realization of what is ultimately real, from which sensations/perceptions.. and thoughts are all just appearances.
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[@georgeb2590]

Came upon the concept of the diaphanous self that is transparent to all but the mind which must solidify the experience to grasp it intellectually. If you can bring it back to the sense gates without interpretation you can inhabit that diaphanous place. Great exploration of getting back to this place. Gratitude for putting discussion up. And the universe will feed you just the confirmation you seek.

[@osbornvideoNondual]

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[@sarahmuschel4812]

Very clear. The direct sensation would belong more to the entire moment; rather than having more of a sensational or romanticized vibe to it. Probably not as interesting as the tragic or heroic story tone of this movie like character that is trapped or released and so forth. It will have a more grounded and ordinary tone to it (less dressed up). Thank you for this.

[@AcceptingLove]

Direct sensation bypasses the character, reveals it as 100% imaginary, imagination can be practical, so there is a valid place for the character, but only possible when fully known as character vs real / essential.

[@sarahmuschel4812]

@@AcceptingLove can you expand on what you meant by ‘direct sensation reveals the character as 100% imaginary’? How would that happen? Is there a practical example you can give to illuminate this?

[@AcceptingLove]

@@sarahmuschel4812 It is possible and accessible to have a partial realization ('seeing/knowing' of reality) where there is only perception and no 'me' story. In a sense it is 'to be as children', from that we can experientially learn that the content of 'me' is only thought, which is optional to existence. It is a partial realization because there still remains perception, in a total realization there are no perceptions, no experience, experiencer, experiencing. That cannot be described. Either happens spontaneously without a cause, but practice and training in meditation, self inquiry and good therapy greatly increases the chances, prepares the ground for the seed to spontaneously grow..

[@sarahmuschel4812]

@@AcceptingLove thanks for responding. Not sure that that was my question, but I appreciate your words. Also, I believe you are one of the very few non-duality speakers who recommends therapy and I find that to be refreshing and necessary. Too many people come into this subject carrying loads of unprocessed trauma, which makes the message of truth less likely to be accessible or received fully into the depth of their being. So that component is a big factor I feel in the awakening process amongst the other things that you mentioned. So I’m glad you talk about that.