Nonduality How To Wake Up by Giving Up

A down-to-earth guide to helping you see that you can't make ANYTHING happen - including awakening.
Your LIKES help spread this teaching around KZbin.
This video is one of over 150 that deal with The Living Method's of Spiritual Awakening's pathless path to nondual awakening, clearing up in nondual post-awakening, and abiding in/as Nonduality. This is the 'pathless path'! If you enjoy watching these videos, you may also want to look into my nonduality teachings that I provide on other formats:
My podcasts: awakeningclaritynow.podbean.com/
My blog posts: awakeningclaritynow.com/blog/
My books on Amazon: goo.gl/NmzDxx
My audio books on Audible: goo.gl/ESRCnU
My video series on Vimeo: vimeo.com/ondemand/realization

[@kathleensutherland6593]

Thanks, Fred. I am sometimes amazed that I have a place to live and food to eat. I'm amazed that I've managed to remain in this body 56 years. Who could ever keep themselves alive? So much is required: heart, lungs, food, shelter, etc. It just happens through some incredible intelligence and power, which certainly isn't mine.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Bingo. ♥

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Here's a link to Kathleen's most recent post on AwakeningClarityNow.com. It's excellent. awakeningclaritynow.com/beyond-your-best-by-kathleen-sutherland/

[@jjwolfeday]

Yes.. Helpful blog post. Thank you!

[@martynspooner5822]

Kathleen Sutherland Love your comment from a month ago as I share your sentiment completely I guess it is just having faith in existence however it chooses to unfold.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Great!

[@SteveMNash]

Thank you, Fred. My new favourite video of yours, Fred, thank you. To me, it's a very simple, practical illustration of the illusion of "free will" or "responsibility" or "control".

[@FredDavisNonduality]

👍😉

[@nezen777]

Pure joy listening, thank you!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

You're so welcome!

[@justinhenze6485]

I am in lockdown in Shanghai China and discovered your videos yesterday when I typed in “wake up now”… was wanting a different approach from lifelong seeking, and your videos have been just that. Everything said in all the videos is lining up in a crystal clear way for my understanding. Even in a lockdown here, with yours and Byron Katies Inquiry methods, I have a way out of every problem I encounter :) thank you

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Hi, Justin! I'm so sorry to hear about your plight. We follow events there every day in our national news. With a little luck, you may find that this time was an important spiritual turning point. It takes what it takes until it takes!

[@nasserakhras803]

Recently I've learned that the sense of oscilation being experienced by this unit stems from the idea that I have free will. I'm glad I clicked on this video as it points directly to this subject. And yes I still watch your videos and very much enjoy them. Thanks!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Hey, dear! I'm so glad to hear it! It's my pleasure.

[@BeyondNonduality]

I had to start noticing the teachings and stop thinking about how it implied to the character lol! Thanks for more clarity with every video

[@FredDavisNonduality]

You're very welcome, Donovan. :-)

[@jackwilliams6686]

Hey Fred - thanks for this video. It’s such a relief to know I that I don’t need to try anymore because I can’t do anything anyway. That thing you said about ‘can’t do anything, can’t stop trying either’ is so true as well. It’s like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I’ll have to swing by for a session soon. I guess it’s also never possible to make a mistake spiritually because everything we do is by definition ‘correct’ - even suffering. Thanks man 🙏🏻

[@FredDavisNonduality]

That's true and false. Careful how you tread, Jack.

[@jackwilliams6686]

👍🏻

[@christersjogren4209]

Thanks , I love You 🙏🙏

[@FredDavisNonduality]

I love you, too!♥

[@sharonwhittle2437]

Fantastic😃😍

[@FredDavisNonduality]

👍

[@scott8411]

Is there ever even one second of your life, one moment where its possible to identify with ego once fully awakened?

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Oh yes. In the beginning, it's impossible NOT to.

[@LurkingCrassZero]

Strangely, i was thinking of something you touched upon. How currently i am literally afraid of waking to a new day, yet when i was at my most vulnerable in my pram etc as baby, i never felt safer in my life. I felt so safe i didn't even have a concept of being in danger.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Were you ever in a pram? Are you sure? Are you absolutely positive?

[@LurkingCrassZero]

@@FredDavisNonduality Well, I remember it that way. In truth I suppose was just conscious attention, absolutely no different than I am now, but without all the baggage of my ego which makes me feel scared of anything and everything.

[@LK-vf9uc]

What a treat, Fred, thanks for this lovely New Year's gift. Came at a perfect time. Have a great year!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

You're welcome, Lena, and Happy Now to you! ♥

[@bharat1876]

happy new year folks

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Happy Now, IR!

[@johnnywlittle]

“Take a rest on resolutions”,….I take this as to take a break from doing and trying/forcing life and that includes becoming enlightened - (so to speak) ”If wakening occurs that’s good, but it’s ok if it doesn’t.”… Think I’m more ok with this now than ever before. I feel the urge still there, yes,…but think that’s ok too (maybe). Love your take on things Fred. You’re the most enlightened unenlightened guy I know. 😉 I find that’s quite a thing these days.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Sounds to me like you're moving in the right direction. Notice what's happening; be alert. Next, notice that no so-called 'Johnny' did not initiate what's happening. Now, NOTICE THE NOTICER.

[@snugglebug5274]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos, so I don’t remember which one(s) where you said this, but I have a question about paying attention to the source of attention. Is it beneficial for me to do that even though I haven’t transmuted all of my stored trauma yet? Because when I turn my attention inward, my attention sends me to the places where I feel tense and dense.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Please come to Satsang if you have questions or need a comment. I had spinal surgery last month and I’ve had to reduce my workload. Thank you!♥

[@vince4freedom]

I am asking you to recommend one of your books Fred. You have quite a few but please suggest a title and I'll go buy it!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Hi Vince - good question - they are all good book and all point directly to true nature - personally I would recommend them all - but maybe I am biased - start off with the "Book of Undoing" - also please come along and Join us for Sunday Satsang - if you contact [e-mail] - she can send you a link for a complementary pass

[@vince4freedom]

Thanks for your response Fred. I guess I should have used my intuition but I appreciate you giving me a suggestion which I'm sure will suit me just fine. I would love to join your Sunday Satsang but not this coming Sunday as I'm travelling and won't be home until next week. I will contact Louise and join you on the following Sunday. Blessings, Vince.

[@CarlosGalliath]

Thank you Fred. Suspecting what you exposed has been happening for about a year now, having a gut feeling of just give up on everything, and now this video. Result: giving up is happening and it feels good.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

There you go. When we notice that we can't even GIVE UP, the sense of powerlessness seeps in.

[@CarlosGalliath]

@@FredDavisNonduality Yes that's the paradox, we can't even give up! So "you give up" on giving up and It just happens. Isn't it just weird? Thanks again for the teachings!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

You bet! Thanks for watching.

[@8armwrap]

Once again. Thank you for the inspiring, first-of-the-year teaching. It is about the letting go.and this was so helpful. Loved this.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Splendid! Thank you for the encouragement!

[@Finessence1111]

❤

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Thank You

[@milanlazarevic7266]

Happy new year, Fred. Wish you and your wife all the best.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Thank you, and same to you!

[@jackwilliams6686]

Apologies for the multiple comments man. I was just reading a chapter of ACIM called ‘I Need Do Nothing’. Would I be right in saying I need do nothing because can do nothing? Thanks for your time 🙏🏻

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Your blind spot is dreaming that there is an "I" who could or could not do anything. There is no doer, but notice that the unit still does what it does.

[@jackwilliams6686]

👍🏻

[@davecub]

Hi Fred. It seems that some non-duality speakers believe in rebirth/reincarnation. But aren't such beliefs inconsistent with the non-dual message?

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Let me simply share my experience. There is no Fred Davis who has ever incarnated here to begin with; it's just an imaginary character, a set of patterns devoid of a center. Given this backdrop, I can't imagine how an imaginary character could ever REincarnate.

[@davecub]

Thanks Fred. Much appreciated.

[@namesecondname4548]

Thank you for this! Very grateful!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

You are so welcome! It is my joy!

[@natachaOPN]

Happy New Now Fred 🕊🕊🕊

[@FredDavisNonduality]

And to you, Natacha!

[@cl9826]

Why is my experience only from the perspective of this particular human being if I'm not solely this human being?

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Because you have got it all backwards. Find out what the "I" is that's asking "your" question. There is no experience of separation for What Is.

[@zerbel]

How many screwed up moments does it take to realieze it's just 'a' you that's always defining them? As many as it takes, until the "you" is given up - right now!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Ain't nobody home, huh, Mike? :-)

[@AndreasDelleske]

Show us the other unit one day :)

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Betsy is a bit camera-shy, but you can see her on the About Fred page of Awakening Clarity Now, or better yet-come to satsang!

[@pettiprue]

Nice one Fred. Thought I would let you know I had a "Fred Davis viewers also watch..." list come up on my youtube feed! Big times big guy X

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Oh, thanks, Erin - this is kind of fun! Let's hope I don't get a bigger head about it!

[@scott8411]

So are we all seeking nothing? So we give up because there is nothing to be found?

[@FredDavisNonduality]

1) No. 2) No. 3) You've misunderstood the video.

[@grahamrobson998]

Just Found You Fred. And I Love you. The only thing I would say is check out Robert Wolfe on KZbin I think you will Love him. I really Really Love Him. Peace and Love Fred.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Thanks, Graham, and welcome. I very rarely watch other teachers anymore.

[@grahamrobson998]

@@FredDavisNonduality Hi Fred Thank you for taking your time to reply it is appreciated. I understand the Not needing to listen to more of the same. However I guarantee a very positive freshness/newness in Robert Wolfe and Chuck Hillig. ( Sorry forgot about Chuck ) I will give you your money back if you are not entirely HAPPY. Peace and Love

[@scott8411]

If i am awareness and you are awareness, I am you and you are me. I am aware of what my unit is thinking/feeling. What is my unit thinking/feeling? If you are me and awareness has no limitations then what am i thinking of while writing this?

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Yourself, as usual.

[@jerricknaylor9686]

Post a new video you crazy old man! Nothing new for 3 weeks! I need a dose of fred =)

[@FredDavisNonduality]

I will! My PC died on me, but I have a new one. Hope to get a new video out tomorrow, certainly over the weekend. Thanks for your enthusiasm! The Crazy Old Man

[@alessandrorossi5]

It could be of some pleasure for you, dearest Fred, to check the Work of this old Italian philosopher, Emanuele Severino, and the only translated Opus, " The Essence of Nihilism". Just a taste of a radical shift in perspective on Being in a western philosopher since Parmenides' death. If you like Epittetus you'll be astonished by E.S. And so many conjunction point with AWeakness and the pure Advaita Vedanta but brought to our mind following a completely different path and language. See you soon.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

I looked him up; he sounds very interesting.

[@jakelerms1935]

Hi Fred I want to ask for clarification. Im known among my friends to be quite a debater against non duality teachings as I find the practices impossible to apply. In particluar the "Being aware of being aware" The "non practice" taught by Rupert Spira. I see it as impossible for awareness to be aware of itself. Awareness can be likened to the sun. It is undeniably present but only shines at objects. The sun cant shine on itself being that it is too intimate with itself too close to itself. Awareness being that its formless you would never really know if youre being aware of being aware. And generally speaking I find you cant isolate objects that are in awareness. Especially the sensation of the body. Some non duality teachers say its not located in objects.. As far as this abiding as awareness thing goes. Isint that contradictory? If consciousness is all pervasive how can being aware of being aware not include the objects of experience? Im not trying to debate with you but wondering if you can clarify this? My point is or view rather is that awareness can only shine on the appearent seperate objects but can never know itself directly because of its formless nature. Thank you for anything.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

I don't debate; it's useless and endless. But what you say here, "My point is or view rather is that awareness can only shine on the apparent separate objects but can never know itself directly because of its formless nature," is essentially correct. We can know OF That, but That itself is unknowable. It's prior to language, thought, or experience, and none of these can know what is prior to it.

[@TheCripple192]

It seems that you're searching for awareness as an object. You appear to be seeking a subtle experience that you can look at and say "hey, I've found awareness", and you're right to see that in fact you cannot. Awareness cannot "seek" itself as such. But if I ask you the question "are you aware" , what would be your response? I'd imagine yes. As a matter of fact, that's the only thing you KNOW, to beyond a shadow of a doubt. You can question literally everything else about your experience; your body, whether or not your perceptions correspond to a physical world, whether this is all a simulation or a dream, ect. But what you cannot doubt to yourself is that you are (conscious). Who that you presume is aware of that fact besides awareness? Awareness is the only one that can know that you exist, and that you are aware (the two are in fact inseperable) so by simply acknowledging your own being awareness knows itself. Home this helps.

[@KaaLee8]

Think you for nothing 🤣🙏 Actually I am fed up seeking. But as I am doing the ngöndro i am of course involved and can not quit. At some point i wish i was a dumb potato and not such a heavy thinker 🤣 Regards from...well...I don't know..😉🧚‍♀️

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Who is that's 'doing the ngondro?'

[@KaaLee8]

@@FredDavisNonduality on the relative level i know there is no self and that awareness is the one which is the infinite connected to everything and everyone and I had a few realisations and glimpses in the last 6 month. But somehow the astonishement does not kick in 🤣🤣🧚‍♀️🙏📿💎🌺 thank you anyway

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Well, I don't claim to know anything, but let me offer up what I find out in virtually every Awakening Session. The one who claims to know this truth is K. Rudolph. Only there IS NO K. Rudolph, there are only patterns. When CONSCIOUS AWAKENESS comes to see that there is no K. Rudolph IT will be amazed.

[@KaaLee8]

@@FredDavisNonduality thank you very much. Something is gradually expanding here and a sensation of showers of blessings going on. But bliss does not show up. 🙏 I just can't let go of the expectation 😥

[@FredDavisNonduality]

You're waiting for K. Rudolph to be astonished, and I can only report to you that there IS NO K. Rudolph. The One who ends up being surprised is always Oneness. Don't try to figure this out. Abandon the attempt to figure it out. THAT'S a real live major step.

[@annettelockhart2949]

Because you wanted to stop suffering

[@FredDavisNonduality]

♥

[@theuber4618]

I am here and everything is out there then every action is for the contraction.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

I didn't quite follow this. I find no "I am", and no "here" here. I find no distinct "everything", and I don't know anything about "action". :-) Whose contraction are you speaking about? Is there really such a thing as "contraction"?

[@theuber4618]

You are right to NOT follow this this concept. HaHa . My Bad english should have started sentence with IF. "Mind and all it's concepts are due to primary concept "I am"...one expression of suffering from Nisargadatta. Also, " There are concepts formed from concepts, it is a vast world of concept". The "contraction" concept was stolen from Adi Da . (It's the presumption of being identical to the body, or the body mind limited by, limited to it, limited by and to all of the ordinary appearances of conditional existence) . When all concepts or beyond concept fall away...Well Then! I shut up now. Thanks Fred! @@FredDavisNonduality​

[@Yardique]

I do not want to be such a weak and coward person as my parentsˇinfluence made me. I want an enlightement as an escape from this pain and suffering. Both desires have activated an enormous inner fight that consumes my soul and body. I would like to give up this terrible fight but it keeps feeding itself by itself.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Enlightenment is not an escape from this pain and suffering. It's coming to accept What Is, As It Is, and there is absolutely NOTHING personal about that!

[@Yardique]

@@FredDavisNonduality Thank you. You are the most convincing nonduality speaker. Other teachers seem to be content with repeating nonduality stuff to their devoted audiences where nobody wakes up… You are the only one, as far as I know, who dares to say „I will wake you up“. For me you are like a new fresh air bringing me the real oxygen…

[@mr.solitude3352]

Dark night of your soul = clearly seeing the essential automatic pilot nature of your life. Warning: laughter may accompany the clarity of vision.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Very good! Thanks!

[@geraldforand5243]

⚡

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Oh ho! Lightning! Very good!

[@jjwolfeday]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@FredDavisNonduality]

Thanks!

[@kp34325]

Wow, this is great! Can't figure out what you are saying! Watched so many times, all was clear. Now? no idea!

[@FredDavisNonduality]

It doesn't matter if Praveen understands this. I'm not talking to Praveen. The One I'm talking to will hear Itself and "get it". :-)

[@oliveralecic2299]

❤

[@FredDavisNonduality]

♥ :-)