Topics covered: When self-criticism turns to judgment it blocks revelation; The purpose of union is to give birth to something, but in order for there to be a birth there must first be a death; To remember in the midst of difficult circumstances that to love is what matters most of all is everything; Hatred doesn't exist without denial; The beginning of conscience is the willingness to observe...

Every reaction identified with -- regardless its nature -- serves to validate the lower level of consciousness responsible for its temporary creation...

Gradually I'm beginning to realize that my pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain are the opposites of a single thought. How do I back up and see the whole thing in its entirety, so as to be free from this unconscious duality? The understanding of the operation of the opposites is not an intellectual act. Using reason to try to escape the opposites, to negate them, is just the begi...

Topics covered: Discussion of Guy's book, The Courage to Be Free; The integration of the heart and mind; The laws that govern growth; Desire only knows endless desire; Dying to the old self; Becoming the observer takes courage; All relationships are meant to reveal; Awareness unifies; The source of riches live within you; Serving something greater; Seeing the good when things look bad; Who I a...

Guy Finley answers a viewer's question about the constant self-judgment we impose upon ourselves. He explains that the need we feel to "succeed" comes from an identity attached to an end goal, and when that goal isn't met, it feels like everything falls apart. Guy goes on to say that instead of trying to control the judgments...

Topics covered: Observations about the lunch exercise; An event doesn't create the reaction, it reveals the consciousness that reacted to the event; All events are the same size and are intended to have the same effect, which is to bring an end to the self that was hit by the event; Everything that happens to you is supposed to create a new genome in you; Impressions impact essence; The appear...

Is having a silent mind essential to spiritual development, and what exactly is gained by practicing inner silence? True silence is not just the absence of noise; it is a kind of spiritual medium in which not only are we able to discern what is false, but through which what is true can increasingly reach us and teach us. It is very helpful to practice some form of being silent. As you devel...

Part 1 Identifying with a negative reaction over some misstep we made, and then becoming even more negative because we can see our fallen estate... is exactly how the dark parts of us do their dark work in the dark of us to ensure we stay negative and living under their dark thumb. Part 2 The proof of our unconscious, yet consensual, relationship with a lower level of self that l...

Working to be more inwardly observant of myself has brought about invaluable changes in all areas of my life. However, just recently, I feel stuck in a comfort zone where I don't want to do the work of seeing more of myself. How do I get going again? I started out on this spiritual path of seeking self-knowledge with high hopes, but -- like everything else it seems -- the sizzle eventually fiz...

In order to have a sunny life on a moment-to-moment basis, you must be willing to let something new happen to you. No one sincerely asks for a new life until they are thoroughly dissatisfied with the old one. Letting go of the old ideas is the only way to really invite something new. Let's look at one example of how our new self-knowledge can turn a painful and repetitive unhappiness into a...

One reason why negative states sneak in so easily to steal our peace is that we have been conditioned to believe in their right to punish us. Here is proof of this dark conspiracy: We can be seated at a nice quiet table in a restaurant, have enough money to buy a fine meal for ourselves, have on nice clean clothes, be by ourselves or with friends, and for all of our good fortune, we will get...

Topics covered: aware, watch, attention, awareness, observation, observing thoughts, feelings, thoughts, memories, identification...