The seeking mechanism can either by driven by the mind, which seeks to enhance its sense of individual 'me' by becoming more spiritual, more enlightened, more anything, or by the natural longing of the heart, which is a healthy desire to recognize one's True nature and feel a connection to the Divine.• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.htmlClassic traits of an egoic seeking mechanism:

• a mental idea that spiritual awakening will get 'me' something
• comparing experiences to past or projecting into the future

• a felt sense of longing in the heart
• an intuitive knowing that there is something deeper than the body/mind

When the egoic seeking mechanism is present simply observe it. Don't make it personal, don't try to get rid of it or change it, just rest your attention as the impersonal, aware witness perceiving it. Classic traits of authentic heart seeking:When the authentic heart longing is present surrender EVERYTHING to that. This is a clip from the Germany retreat on August 21st, 2025.
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