In looking for the doer, I often hear something like: “Who is doing all of this if there is no me and no doer?”

Does there have to be a who? Or is that who question just a remnant of the me-and-my-life perspective? Maybe there is no Who anywhere? 

It’s similar to Why questions. Does there have to be a why, or is why, reasons, cause and effect simply something a separate self wants? 

What if Who and Why are simply words that point to nothing?

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There are two things coming up to tell you about. 

First is a brand new class I’m leading beginning January 16th called No-Self Realization: A Thorough Search in Direct Experience for the Separate Self.  

This 4-part class will be unlike other classes. We will inquire in direct experience, looking for the sense of I. I’ll lead volunteers through this inquiry while the rest of the class follows along. If you are confused about what “no self” really means, or maybe you know there is no separate I but it still really seems like there is one in experience, this is the perfect class for you. See more at dramyjohnson.com/noself

The second thing coming up is the silent retreat in late February in Gatlinburg. TN.

This retreat was designed for those who feel called by the still, unchanging silence that is your true nature.  Prolonged silence with others is a very powerful way to rediscover and devote to the truth of who you are. It’s also a very powerful way to watch the self-ing mechanism at play and to deeply see this sense of “me” as a thought that comes and goes.

Space is limited on that one and you can see more at dramyjohnson.com/silentretreat

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