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Here, there is nothing that is believed, so there is no one here who wants you to believe anything, either. Here, the invitation is to be free of all that you have been programmed, conditioned, acculturated, and domesticated to believe so that you can be free, period.
Furthermore, for those who have developed a preference for any non-nisargan yoga or who prefer Traditional Advaita Vedanta, Neo-Advaita, Neo-Vedanta, or Pseudo Advaita: here you will only find the use of the Direct Path Method of teaching along with the Nisarga (Natural) Yoga, all shared in simple, everyday English.
F.: The focus now is on the many obstacles that block the recapturing of the sense of Oneness and wholeness and fullness and completeness:
3. CHILDISHNESS
See the earlier posts in this series for details, but the short version is this: the "terrible twos" come about when a child begins to identify with a separate self and then develops a selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed agenda.
In almost all cases, the terrible twos become the terrible twenty-twos, the terrible thirty-twos, the terrible forty-twos, etc., and that remains the case for the entirety of the relative existence among the billions of persons who will never Realize and who will be driven by the subconscious agenda of a child for the entirety of their manifestation.
4. FICTIONAL HIERARCHIES
What better example could be offered than the way that the non-Realized imagine fictional hierarchies and then place themselves at the top of that system of ranking than when the false identities of "Their Majesties, The Babies" is assumed?
Yet illusory hierarchies now dominate all cultures as there are those who arrogantly assume that they are "at the top," who assume that some are "in the middle," and who assume that the masses are "at the bottom."
5. PERSONA-UPGRADES
Related to the belief that one is at the top of the hierarchy is the way that persons constantly upgrade and downgrade their illusions. Consider the fictional "world" that the non-Realized imagine. They take that illusion and upgrade "this world" to "a really good world called heaven" or downgrade the illusion of "this world" to "a really bad world called hell."
They do the same with their personas. "The Wife" soon upgrades her role to "The Super Wife" and the husband does the same. "The Wife" only needs someone to play the co-dependent counterpart of "Husband" for her to continue to believe in her illusory wife role, but when she mentally upgrades her persona to "The Super Wife," then she requires "A Super Husband" to play the co-dependent counterpart for her to continue to believe in her illusory, upgraded self.
"Husband" not really a "Super Husband"? End of marriage. Same applies when "The Husband" mentally upgrades his role to "The Super Husband." Though fewer men initiate the termination of a marriage, 50% in the U.S. have extramarital affairs because "Super Husband" is not receiving all he deserves from his "Not Equally Super Wife." So much for ever having any chance at all of recapturing the awareness of the Oneness that was sensed briefly during the Witnessing Stage on the "coming in" part of the "journey."
6. UNWILLINGNESS TO ADOPT THE "I'M DYING" / "I'M DEAD" / "I WAS NEVER BORN" UNDERSTANDING
Those who come here for retreats and admit to a fear of death will be told to "go ahead and die and get it over with." That is, see the way that all personas / personalities generate fear, let the belief in those personas die (i.e., come to an end), and then be done with the fear. Later, if they understand that they were never born, the discarding of their fears of death becomes even easier. If they understand the composite unity, then all fear of an illusory death should end automatically.
Over the past decades, it has been observed that there typically comes a time when even those among the non-Realized masses are willing to de-accumulate: it has been seen to happen as they age and it has been seen when they move toward what they take to be "death."
At that moment when the entire focus is on doing everything possible to continue the manifestation, even the non-realized give up concerns about almost every belief or concept that they had been so concerned about throughout their relative existence:
The diehard left-winger or right-winger who ranted and raved about this political issue-du-jour and that political issue-du-jour? Suddenly, no concern.
The perfectionistic one who had habitually nitpicked a spouse and children? Suddenly, no concern.
The controlling one who was habitually angry because people at home and in traffic and in stores and in the workplace never did things the way he / she thought they should be done? Suddenly, no concern.
Their only remaining concern "at the end" is rooted in the non-Realizeds' illusions about the upgraded and downgraded versions of "this world" as they try to cling to some also-illusory-Power that they think can "save them" from eternal pain and suffering and guarantee them eternal joy and bliss, but all else is insignificant.
The point is, it has been witnessed time and again that many among the non-Realized reach a point of peace and acceptance ... but only at "the end." They take a stance most like the position of neutrality that marks the entire remainder of the post-Realization manifestation among the Realized.
The invitation, then, is to adopt RIGHT NOW that same attitude that comes to the non-Realized with the "I'm dying" realization, with the "That's it ... I'm seconds from death" awareness. Enjoy NOW the freedom and peace and harmony and neutrality that comes with the understanding that "I was not born, so I cannot die."
3. CHILDISHNESS
See the earlier posts in this series for details, but the short version is this: the "terrible twos" come about when a child begins to identify with a separate self and then develops a selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed agenda.
In almost all cases, the terrible twos become the terrible twenty-twos, the terrible thirty-twos, the terrible forty-twos, etc., and that remains the case for the entirety of the relative existence among the billions of persons who will never Realize and who will be driven by the subconscious agenda of a child for the entirety of their manifestation.
4. FICTIONAL HIERARCHIES
What better example could be offered than the way that the non-Realized imagine fictional hierarchies and then place themselves at the top of that system of ranking than when the false identities of "Their Majesties, The Babies" is assumed?
Yet illusory hierarchies now dominate all cultures as there are those who arrogantly assume that they are "at the top," who assume that some are "in the middle," and who assume that the masses are "at the bottom."
5. PERSONA-UPGRADES
Related to the belief that one is at the top of the hierarchy is the way that persons constantly upgrade and downgrade their illusions. Consider the fictional "world" that the non-Realized imagine. They take that illusion and upgrade "this world" to "a really good world called heaven" or downgrade the illusion of "this world" to "a really bad world called hell."
They do the same with their personas. "The Wife" soon upgrades her role to "The Super Wife" and the husband does the same. "The Wife" only needs someone to play the co-dependent counterpart of "Husband" for her to continue to believe in her illusory wife role, but when she mentally upgrades her persona to "The Super Wife," then she requires "A Super Husband" to play the co-dependent counterpart for her to continue to believe in her illusory, upgraded self.
"Husband" not really a "Super Husband"? End of marriage. Same applies when "The Husband" mentally upgrades his role to "The Super Husband." Though fewer men initiate the termination of a marriage, 50% in the U.S. have extramarital affairs because "Super Husband" is not receiving all he deserves from his "Not Equally Super Wife." So much for ever having any chance at all of recapturing the awareness of the Oneness that was sensed briefly during the Witnessing Stage on the "coming in" part of the "journey."
6. UNWILLINGNESS TO ADOPT THE "I'M DYING" / "I'M DEAD" / "I WAS NEVER BORN" UNDERSTANDING
Those who come here for retreats and admit to a fear of death will be told to "go ahead and die and get it over with." That is, see the way that all personas / personalities generate fear, let the belief in those personas die (i.e., come to an end), and then be done with the fear. Later, if they understand that they were never born, the discarding of their fears of death becomes even easier. If they understand the composite unity, then all fear of an illusory death should end automatically.
Over the past decades, it has been observed that there typically comes a time when even those among the non-Realized masses are willing to de-accumulate: it has been seen to happen as they age and it has been seen when they move toward what they take to be "death."
At that moment when the entire focus is on doing everything possible to continue the manifestation, even the non-realized give up concerns about almost every belief or concept that they had been so concerned about throughout their relative existence:
The diehard left-winger or right-winger who ranted and raved about this political issue-du-jour and that political issue-du-jour? Suddenly, no concern.
The perfectionistic one who had habitually nitpicked a spouse and children? Suddenly, no concern.
The controlling one who was habitually angry because people at home and in traffic and in stores and in the workplace never did things the way he / she thought they should be done? Suddenly, no concern.
Their only remaining concern "at the end" is rooted in the non-Realizeds' illusions about the upgraded and downgraded versions of "this world" as they try to cling to some also-illusory-Power that they think can "save them" from eternal pain and suffering and guarantee them eternal joy and bliss, but all else is insignificant.
The point is, it has been witnessed time and again that many among the non-Realized reach a point of peace and acceptance ... but only at "the end." They take a stance most like the position of neutrality that marks the entire remainder of the post-Realization manifestation among the Realized.
The invitation, then, is to adopt RIGHT NOW that same attitude that comes to the non-Realized with the "I'm dying" realization, with the "That's it ... I'm seconds from death" awareness. Enjoy NOW the freedom and peace and harmony and neutrality that comes with the understanding that "I was not born, so I cannot die."
Tomorrow: Compartmentalization
Please enter the silence of contemplation. (To be continued)
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The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders offers the non-duality message by way of a mystery-adventure novel, discussing the movement from pain to healing to awakening to peace.
From Dr. R.F. Maley, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus and former Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Houston: "Floyd Henderson's book, The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders, is a fun read and an interesting mystery, but perhaps more importantly it serves as a vehicle for blending Eastern Philosophy and Native American Spirituality to make an intellectually challenging novel. The book's insights into both relationships and authoritarian conditioning of people in our society make it a must read, tracing the roots of narcissistic, sociopathic and psychopathic behaviors to the very core of the culture. This truly witty and politically-incorrect study of the aggressive nature of 'the American character' offers not only a diagnosis but also a treatment plan, making the book an excellent supplemental reading in courses such as psychology, anthropology, philosophy, sociology and counseling."
The Sequel to The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WARS
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Much of what Louise has shared has resonated with many site visitors. to that end, some have inquired recently if Louise offers the online Advaita Internet Course. The answer is, "Yes."
Whether taking the course with Louise or Floyd, the price of the course includes all 11 of the Advaita eBooks, questions sent after completion of the assigned readings, replies to your answers, and follow-up as required.
With either teacher, you will be guided through all seven of the steps, in order, that lead from identification with the false "I" to the Absolute (and beyond). For more specific information and details about the course, you may click on the link to the right.
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With either teacher, you will be guided through all seven of the steps, in order, that lead from identification with the false "I" to the Absolute (and beyond). For more specific information and details about the course, you may click on the link to the right.
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SIX WAYS THAT SEEKERS HAVE REALIZED:
1. BY WATCHING the 4-Disk Video (DVD) Set, or the same retreat available as a downloadable file. Either will provide an entire seven-hour retreat / series of satsang sessions showing three seekers being guided through all seven steps by Floyd and can provide viewers with an “experiential,” step-by-step series of satsang meetings that will move the viewers from identification with the I to abidance as the Absolute and then to abidance as That Which Is beyond
Some seekers are already using the computer file version and the DVD sets for meetings in groups in homes, playing the retreat, pausing for discussion, etc.
To find out more or to purchase the DVD set or the downloadable computer file version of the retreat, click:
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2. BY READING these books in this exact order:
IT'S ALL BULLSHIT (And Why Knowing It Sets You Free)
SPIRITUAL SOBRIETY (Recovering What Religions Lost)
[Those two prepare the seeker to question it all]
THE MEDITATION GUIDES
[Provide a broad overview of the understanding]
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?
[Begins to free the seeker of body identification and the desire for body continuity]
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS "PEACE OF MIND" (There Is Only Peace if You're Out of Your Mind)
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of the false content of the “mind”]
LIBERATION
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of personas]
THE ESSENCE OF THE TEACHINGS
[Provides the final preparation for the seeker to be directed along the “path”]
FROM THE I TO THE ABSOLUTE (A Seven-Step Journey to Reality)
[Directs the seeker along the “path”]
CONSCIOUSNESS/AWARENESS: The Nature of Reality Beyond Self-Realization (Peace Every Day When Abiding as The Absolute)
[Allows the seeker to understand the functioning of the totality, the manifestation, and what is involved with the un-manifestation]
FROM THE ABSOLUTE TO THE NOTHINGNESS
[Provides the seeker the wisdom to understand the Noneness as well as the Oneness]
Purchase an e-Book now and begin reading it in minutes (except with e-checks that can take 7-10 days). Trusting our clients as we do, all e-Books are provided to you in printable form.
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NOTE: When you order this package, you receive three additional ebooks free: CASTING LIGHT ON THE DARK SIDE OF RELATIONSHIPS, FINDING REAL LOVE IN AN UNREAL WORLD and THE TWICE-STOLEN NECKLACE MURDERS (offering the Advaita teachings in a fictional novel format)
For more information or to order, click:
DVD or Downloadable computer file versions of the Four-Day Advaita Retreat
SIX WAYS THAT SEEKERS HAVE REALIZED:
1. BY WATCHING the 4-Disk Video (DVD) Set, or the same retreat available as a downloadable file. Either will provide an entire seven-hour retreat / series of satsang sessions showing three seekers being guided through all seven steps by Floyd and can provide viewers with an “experiential,” step-by-step series of satsang meetings that will move the viewers from identification with the I to abidance as the Absolute and then to abidance as That Which Is beyond
Some seekers are already using the computer file version and the DVD sets for meetings in groups in homes, playing the retreat, pausing for discussion, etc.
To find out more or to purchase the DVD set or the downloadable computer file version of the retreat, click:
DVD or Downloadable computer file versions of the Four-Day Advaita Retreat
Option “A” is for the downloadable file version, Option “B” is used to order the DVD set for delivery inside the U.S., Option “C” for international orders.
For the download, Paypal will send me a notice that payment has been received and then I will send by e-mail the downloading instruction, password, etc.
[It is recommended that you watch the video with pen and paper in hand. Write whatever you need clarified. You'll see that there are constant reviews and you might find an answer later in the seven-hour presentation. Then, after you watch it all, there will be a common ground for discussion. Purchase of the DVD’s or the file will include the right to clarifications and answers to your specific questions via e-mail.]
2. BY READING these books in this exact order:
IT'S ALL BULLSHIT (And Why Knowing It Sets You Free)
SPIRITUAL SOBRIETY (Recovering What Religions Lost)
[Those two prepare the seeker to question it all]
THE MEDITATION GUIDES
[Provide a broad overview of the understanding]
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?
[Begins to free the seeker of body identification and the desire for body continuity]
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS "PEACE OF MIND" (There Is Only Peace if You're Out of Your Mind)
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of the false content of the “mind”]
LIBERATION
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of personas]
THE ESSENCE OF THE TEACHINGS
[Provides the final preparation for the seeker to be directed along the “path”]
FROM THE I TO THE ABSOLUTE (A Seven-Step Journey to Reality)
[Directs the seeker along the “path”]
CONSCIOUSNESS/AWARENESS: The Nature of Reality Beyond Self-Realization (Peace Every Day When Abiding as The Absolute)
[Allows the seeker to understand the functioning of the totality, the manifestation, and what is involved with the un-manifestation]
FROM THE ABSOLUTE TO THE NOTHINGNESS
[Provides the seeker the wisdom to understand the Noneness as well as the Oneness]
Purchase an e-Book now and begin reading it in minutes (except with e-checks that can take 7-10 days). Trusting our clients as we do, all e-Books are provided to you in printable form.
SAVE IF YOU BUY ALL ELEVEN AT ONCE:
(You may order the books one at a time or you may use the following link to acquire the entire 11-e-Book set on sale for $99 if ordered at one time with the “Buy Now” button below. For this option, there will be no download links provided; once the near-instant notice of payment is received from PayPal, your e-Books will be sent to you as e-mail attachments. All are printable for your convenience.
NOTE: When you order this package, you receive three additional ebooks free: CASTING LIGHT ON THE DARK SIDE OF RELATIONSHIPS, FINDING REAL LOVE IN AN UNREAL WORLD and THE TWICE-STOLEN NECKLACE MURDERS (offering the Advaita teachings in a fictional novel format)
You may visit The Official Website of Floyd Henderson for information on each book.
3. BY ENROLLING in the Online Advaita Classes
Received 19 August 2010 from one that just completed the entire course:
I would like to extend deepest appreciation towards you for these teachings that you have offered. It has been most valuable towards what may not have been revealed throughout this manifestation labeled "anthony." Understanding Truth and finding words for gratitude are one as is all. Thank you again for pointing "me" to THAT and the understanding that came as well. Hopeful for future "contact"! Sincerely, Anthony M. W.
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4. BY ATTENDING an Advaitin retreat for satsang with floyd and being guided through all seven steps. For details of the retreats offered, please visit the retreat information site.
5. BY ARRANGING satsang by telephone in the U.S. or by Skype internationally.
Presently, Skype sessions are being conducted with parties in Australia; The Netherlands; New Jersey, U.S.A.; London, England; Italy; and India.
Use the Contact link for details or for information on making arrangements for a session
6. BY ARRANGING for floyd to travel to your location and meet with you or your group. Use the contact link above to discuss details.
3. BY ENROLLING in the Online Advaita Classes
Received 19 August 2010 from one that just completed the entire course:
I would like to extend deepest appreciation towards you for these teachings that you have offered. It has been most valuable towards what may not have been revealed throughout this manifestation labeled "anthony." Understanding Truth and finding words for gratitude are one as is all. Thank you again for pointing "me" to THAT and the understanding that came as well. Hopeful for future "contact"! Sincerely, Anthony M. W.
For information, visit Information on the Advaita Classes on the Internet
To enroll visit Enroll in the Advaita Internet Course
4. BY ATTENDING an Advaitin retreat for satsang with floyd and being guided through all seven steps. For details of the retreats offered, please visit the retreat information site.
5. BY ARRANGING satsang by telephone in the U.S. or by Skype internationally.
Presently, Skype sessions are being conducted with parties in Australia; The Netherlands; New Jersey, U.S.A.; London, England; Italy; and India.
Use the Contact link for details or for information on making arrangements for a session
6. BY ARRANGING for floyd to travel to your location and meet with you or your group. Use the contact link above to discuss details.
The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders offers the non-duality message by way of a mystery-adventure novel, discussing the movement from pain to healing to awakening to peace.
From Dr. R.F. Maley, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus and former Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Houston: "Floyd Henderson's book, The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders, is a fun read and an interesting mystery, but perhaps more importantly it serves as a vehicle for blending Eastern Philosophy and Native American Spirituality to make an intellectually challenging novel. The book's insights into both relationships and authoritarian conditioning of people in our society make it a must read, tracing the roots of narcissistic, sociopathic and psychopathic behaviors to the very core of the culture. This truly witty and politically-incorrect study of the aggressive nature of 'the American character' offers not only a diagnosis but also a treatment plan, making the book an excellent supplemental reading in courses such as psychology, anthropology, philosophy, sociology and counseling."
You may purchase your copy of the ebook version of THE TWICE-STOLEN NECKLACE MURDERS then start reading within minutes:
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WARS
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