May 17, 2023
The Space That Is Already Here
El Espacio Que Ya Está Aquí
This session explores the ever-present space of beingness beneath thought and dissatisfaction, and the process of discovering what is already here rather than seeking it elsewhere. Through meditation and dialogue, the teacher addresses the chaos and disorientation that arise when habitual structures of self begin to dissolve, the tension between identification and raw experience, and the addictive nature of projecting well-being into the future. The conversations examine how to navigate intense spiritual transitions while maintaining daily functioning, and how conscious suffering and facing dissatisfaction can reveal an underlying freedom.
meditation
The Space That Is Always Here
A gentle exploration of the ever-present space of being, turning toward dissatisfaction with openness rather than trying to fix or escape it.
dialogue
The Chaos Before the New Way of Being
A student describes the confusion and exhaustion that arose during meditation when the usual sense of self began to break down, and the teacher explains why this disorganization is actually a sign of deepening.
dialogue
When the Chaos Feels Like Too Much
A student asks how to know whether intense, overwhelming experience is a sign to pull back or simply part of the process. The conversation expands into energetic intensity, the struggle between identification and raw reality, and the addictive nature of spiritual experiences.
dialogue
When Practice Becomes Appealing
A student asks for guidance on a phase of practice that has begun to feel compelling, but struggles to articulate the experience.
meditation
The Well-Being That Is Already Here
An invitation to notice where you place your sense of peace in the future and to explore the possibility that well-being is already present now.
dialogue
The Fear of What You Already Are
A student describes tasting something beyond conditioning during the teacher's earlier response, and the teacher helps them recognize and acknowledge what was experienced, revealing a fear of well-being itself.
dialogue
The Love We Run Away From
A student expresses gratitude for a moment of deep recognition, and the teacher reflects on how the beauty we encounter is our own love.