tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post3729987637069875797..comments2023-07-06T02:36:14.910-07:00Comments on A Window is Where the Wall is Absent: Seeing through the veil of the mindColleen Loehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048649046228516513noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-43870195376792360792010-07-10T06:09:54.257-07:002010-07-10T06:09:54.257-07:00Hi Penelope,
So glad to see your comment. Yes, I...Hi Penelope,<br /> So glad to see your comment. Yes, I do have "Living Reality" by James Braha, and I love the book- You and I are on the same "wavelength." Just yesterday (or the day before) I thanked James Braha for bringing Bob to America through a message I left for him on his Facebook page, and he responded kindly to my message. I never had much interest in Facebook until I discovered it is a community of many teachers and blogopshere friends. I'm now Facebook friends with Ram Dass, Scott Kiloby, Jerry Katz, Andrew Harvey, Roger Housden, Gina Lake, Katie Davis, Alice Gardner, Julian Noyce, Arjuna Ardagh, and many others. It's interesting to see the you tube videos, books, quotes, events that they recommend. Let me know if you happen to have a Facebook account Penelope and I'll send you a friend request. Thanks for your comment!Colleen Loehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048649046228516513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-73843891051927769862010-07-09T08:19:05.073-07:002010-07-09T08:19:05.073-07:00Hi Colleen - Looking back at some of your older po...Hi Colleen - Looking back at some of your older posts. Have you read "Living Reality" by James Braha? It is about a summer he spent with Sailor Bob. What I like about it (tho still not quite finished) is that it takes the reader along on Braha's experience of interacting with Sailor Bob. The book allows you to come to the understanding/ awareness as Braha does.Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716654608909368755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-40865826821481456642010-05-28T17:42:20.049-07:002010-05-28T17:42:20.049-07:00Hi Skizo! Thanks for your comment and I'm happ...Hi Skizo! Thanks for your comment and I'm happy to meet you. I enjoyed looking at the original, beautiful art that you have created that is on your website.Colleen Loehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048649046228516513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-71524571822953831122010-05-28T17:20:28.994-07:002010-05-28T17:20:28.994-07:00Great
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InspirationGreat<br />Work<br />good <br />sources<br />of<br />InspirationSKIZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11951183335808888703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-5460010192202331722010-05-28T09:38:41.631-07:002010-05-28T09:38:41.631-07:00Hi Triza,
I'm happy to see you! It's in...Hi Triza,<br /> I'm happy to see you! It's interesting how the repetitive stories can sometimes call forth consciousness, or an increase in alert awareness. Reminds me of birthing pains. I get stuck in a painful story and notice I'm miserable. Then Katie's questions appear in the mind, and it's as if the pain of the story has triggered an influx of presence. It doesn't always work this way- sometimes it goes the other way!- and then I become even more attached to my story as "not a story!"<br /> I agree with you that Bob's experience is so encouraging- he had been stuck in repetitive painful stories for decades- and he woke up out of them. He is a light in so many ways, and I am heartened to truly recognize my reality as presence-awareness, free from mind.<br /> Thank you Triza for being here, and for your valuable comments.Colleen Loehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048649046228516513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-87231111408068821642010-05-28T08:59:51.282-07:002010-05-28T08:59:51.282-07:00Thank you for posting Bob's experience.
I feel...Thank you for posting Bob's experience.<br />I feel a deep resonance in what he says especially about getting caught up in the mind again...<br />Its always the same mind story evolving between past future.<br />So much clear pointing.Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-43434023075343472702010-05-28T07:20:18.277-07:002010-05-28T07:20:18.277-07:00Hi Danangib,
Yes, there is a difference between ...Hi Danangib,<br /> Yes, there is a difference between what we dream and the reality we live in. But often, in my experience, the dream has been mistakenly believed to be reality. Seeing that much of the mind-chatter is untrue doesn't mean we can't change the coordinates of our life. We can still make active changes in our life, and work toward goals, and live with powerful intentionality. Distinguishing dreams or stories from reality doesn't mean living a passive life, but just the opposite. We tend to spin in circles when we get caught up in believing that the dreams/stories are reality. Freedom from illusion is empowering and opens up a fuller experience of life.<br /> Thank you for writing from Gibraltar, I am delighted to meet you! Warm wishes, ColleenColleen Loehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048649046228516513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-44010842609291500182010-05-28T04:32:50.262-07:002010-05-28T04:32:50.262-07:00I presume there is a difference between what you d...I presume there is a difference between what you dream and what's the reality you live in, but nothing stops you to try to change the coordinates of your life, instead of spending your time in confusion. I know it's not as simple,but it's possible.<br />Have a nice weekend!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04302146156780047866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-75825152577736666092010-05-27T20:02:59.898-07:002010-05-27T20:02:59.898-07:00Hi Diane,
Thanks so much for your comments. I app...Hi Diane,<br /> Thanks so much for your comments. I appreciate your feedback!Colleen Loehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048649046228516513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840594864819574154.post-85133088750763826312010-05-27T17:42:52.716-07:002010-05-27T17:42:52.716-07:00Really enjoyed your post. I agree that suffering ...Really enjoyed your post. I agree that suffering happens when we see the mind as "self" or assume that all of our thoughts are reality. But as you point out the mind is also a useful tool. I love your post title, seeing through those little "me" stories can be so helpful.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.com