Question 1
Leonard, what do you mean by enlightenment?
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Question 2
I understand the need to be more present in my life,
but how do I deal with difficult emotions like anger
or sadness when they arise?
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Question 3
I recently attended one of your enlightenment sessions and you gave me the advice that my mind was too clever and that I needed to return to innocence. Can you elaborate on this?
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Question 4
After more than 30 years of continuous effort to release myself from the burden of a painful past and live more fully in the present moment, I find myself no closer to these goals, in spite of having diligently practiced techniques of catharsis and awareness. Is it possible that one must pass a certain evolutionary threshold in consciousness before one can fruitfully apply these practices?
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Question 5
Do we create our own future? There seem to be two opinions in the metaphysical world on this subject: The New Age thinkers say that whatever you want, you can make happen. You can create your own reality. Then there's A Course In Miracles, of which I am a student, that says that the "script has already been written." In other words, we pre- chose the events and circumstances of our life and therefore, we can't make up a new script. What's your opinion on this subject?
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Question 6
I am filled up with this enlightenment, God-searching, question-asking, never-ending-be-what-you-are business. Dead words of "holy" men are flying like flies out of my ears. And here I am writing this question to you. Is there any end to this bullshit?
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Question 7
Why are some Paths so seemingly complex, and time-intensive (Fourth Way, Adi Da) and others so seemingly simple (Advaita Vedanta) whilst the "goal" is the same? Why am I attracted to different Paths, and how can I focus on what is True?
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Question 8
My life is completely dedicated to being present and I have had a number of awakenings and profound insights as Presence has continued to deepen. I have already begun to experience an almost complete absence of fear and anxiety in my life. One area where healing may still be necessary, however, is in the area of finances. The past affects me in the sense that I have a lot of debt. Do you have anything to share with me about this area of life?
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Question 9
Ramana Maharshi is famous for these quotes: "The Mind has to be destroyed."
"Stay without thoughts and just BE."
"Go to the root of the 'I' thought and find out 'Who Am I'?"
How would one function without thinking in this world? Isn't the Mind necessary for our normal day-to-day functioning in this world? What does Ramana mean by Destroying the Mind?
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Question 10
As I continue my spiritual work, both on the inner and outer levels, I have stumbled onto some troublesome areas of my childhood. I realize after 50 years that my father abused me. I am furious with him and can now recall quite a bit of detail going back to early childhood. I now have such a hard time feeling and expressing any love for him.. Is it natural to want to address this with him and will it do any good? How does one heal this issue in a spiritual way?
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