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Question 21
I read the teachings of Steven Harrison, and Andrew Cohen. The former is of the opinion that one has to do nothing in order to be free and that no particular practice or meditation could liberate one. Andrew Cohen, however, says that one has to put effort and cultivate the intention to achieve liberation. My question is this: How do I reconcile the teachings of these two teachers?? While one says there is nothing to be done, that meditation is not be the answer, the other says that effort is necessary, and that meditation helps. |
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Question 22
How does one deal best with excessive guilt and feelings of unworthiness? It seems my mind never stops coming up with thoughts that disturb me. Even as I learn my lessons, my mind will find something else to prevent any possibility of peace of mind.
For instance, at the moment, it has me almost convinced that I made a sort of sacred promise, that I don't live up to. Can that be? Should I worry? Would it be okay to just let go of such thoughts, if I can? Another is the fear that I may somehow make some "eternal mistake" or get the people I love into trouble. How about those? Thank you for any advice you might have.
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Question 23
What must I do, what must happen, for me to AWAKEN and be free? How do I do this? Where is the moment from asleep to awake?
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Question 24
I don't understand the aspect of sex in one's life. Should one use sex for only producing offspring or should sex be embraced freely when truly in love? Is sex a part of the lower self and in order to become the higher self, one should overcome this aspect of oneself by remaining a virgin?. Should sex be embraced in life in balance with other aspects of yourself?. What are your views on homosexuality is it natural or abnormal?
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Question 25
Can you please enlighten me about the subject of sex. I have heard many masters speak of refraining from the act of ejaculation as it dissipates our energies. Do you have any comments or advice on this subject?
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Question 26
What is SPACE? Is it created?
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Question 27
In a private session, you told me that I'm not in my power and you called me a "wimp!" Well now I am willing to look at that more closely. It is hard to acknowledge, but my marriage and my work life are hitting me right in the face. I'm a doormat and I don't like it. Now that I'm willing to face this problem and do something about it are there any tips you can give me to start taking control of my power and not be a doormat? I would appreciate any comments on this matter. |
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Question 28
I read your site. Great! Could you say a few words about your discovery of this awakened state. Would also like to know where you grew up and what you did prior to your enlightenment experience?.
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Question 29
I was brought up a Catholic, and have always had the idea of God being a vast "super power" whom I could pray to. Now, I don't understand the notion of God at all and how to pray. I am told that "I am God" yet it is so hard for me to make sense of this because I have always thought of God as outside of me. How can I accept that this sense of "ME" is God when it clearly feels like it isn't? How do I pray? If I am God, then me praying to myself seems a bit silly.
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Question 30
I have run into the most intense frustration ever since I was introduced to the Advaita Vedanta community. I just can't "get" what they are saying. They say that there is nothing "to get" - just wake up and you're enlightened!!!. I realize we are all ONE, yet I still feel that I am an individual being. I feel such pressure to try to eradicate the notion that I am an individual. I try to force myself to see that I am the same being as everyone else. I have not slept a decent night's sleep in three months and have the worst kind of headaches and full body energy spasms because I don't know how to be "me", since I am told there is no "me". I no longer know how to "be" because my mind keeps coming in and saying "no, this is wrong, you are not enlightened, you are still believing that you are an individual".
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