Jonathan, I hope Ben does let The Seeker part of him go, or at least soften his grip on it. It sounds like a bunch of work - especially having to carry the burden of arrogance in order to sustain it. It has served him well, but he seems not to need it anymore. I love how he was able to sit in the seat of his sovereign self and observe The Seeker without identifying with the anxiety that must surely come with cultivating and maintaining that part of him. I could see how much of a kick you got out of witnessing that, too. The unfolding, Awakening process is such a thrill to observe in both ourselves and in others. You are truly gifted in scaffolding/shepherding/midwifing that process. I love getting to peek at good teaching. Thank you for sharing. 🐸
Hi there. I really appreciate your kind message. Please know. I am doing what I can to slowly let go of that part of my made up self. I’m not going to lie it’s hard. It’s terrifying. And so what. As well. Bit by bit. One moment and another. The truth slowly dawns pain the mind. You know watching this video again is so healing. To see that being and his interaction with my brutha. N this moment I am filled with gratitude. And a renewed strength to continue through rough seas at times towards the Holy shore. I bless that guy there. Showing up. Admitting the truth. As best he can. It’s not easy looking into the bowels of hell. And remembering to smile. But that’s how it goes. And I’m finding my way. And something is building momentum. I call it okness. And my dear brutha Jonathan is the epitome of that simple unconditional nonjudgmental truth. I am so very blessed to have met with him and shared a moment or two of healing. May there be many more moments. I can feel my heart is soon to blossom. 🌸 all in good timing and grace. Kindest regards. Deep okness Ben. ❤🙏🏼
It’s funny Jonathan it took me so long to revisit this jam. So what. I’m so grateful. So grateful. I pray one day I can give you the biggest warmest hug in gratitude. Till then sending big hugs. And thank you. 🙏🏼 far out. Thank you. Keep going Ben. I see a light at the end of this dark tunnel. Can you see it. Feel it. ????? Yes. Yes I really can’t feel sense it. It is real. Even when I fall into forgetfulness it’s still t(ere. Okness. Biggest hug to all beng. That’s a fricken big hug. So be it. Be seeing ya my bro. 😎
The most ancient or obvious question is, does consciousness continue to allow the veil or cosmic delusion to proceed as it has for many thousands of years or is an adjustment needed as the present system may cause humanity and many other life forms to self-destruct. If consciousness reveals itself to some degree to the physical plane what will be gained and what will be lost.
Rather, I would suggest the fundamental question to be, what is real? The Bhagavad Gita and A Course In Miracles sum this up beautifully in very closely related language: Of the unreal, there is no existence. Of the real, there is no nonexistence. The final truth of both of these is known by men of wisdom. -The Bhagavad Gita II:16 "Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists." Herein lies the peace of God. ACIM, prologue
@@jonathanvanvalin4518 Jonathan, I enjoy your videos along with others such as Christian Sundberg who also describes the unified consciousness realm as our true nature and home which I agree with. I still seek to understand why my fragment of consciousness would want the experience of pretending to be human and dealing with the good and bad experiences of this physical plane. As you have stated multiple times in your videos, the realm of unified consciousness is one of peace, unconditional love and joy. Why would my soul temporarily want to focus itself as an illusion of a individual self, and not remain be content with focusing on just the joy of unified consciousness? What is it about pretending to be human (and the individual ego illusion) that has such value, as this POV implies that the experience of unified consciousness can not satisfy all the needs/wants of my soul? Rarely is this question discussed in a practical manner that makes sense to an average person, Thanks again for taking the time to respond to my inquiries.
Jonathan, I hope Ben does let The Seeker part of him go, or at least soften his grip on it. It sounds like a bunch of work - especially having to carry the burden of arrogance in order to sustain it. It has served him well, but he seems not to need it anymore. I love how he was able to sit in the seat of his sovereign self and observe The Seeker without identifying with the anxiety that must surely come with cultivating and maintaining that part of him. I could see how much of a kick you got out of witnessing that, too. The unfolding, Awakening process is such a thrill to observe in both ourselves and in others. You are truly gifted in scaffolding/shepherding/midwifing that process. I love getting to peek at good teaching. Thank you for sharing. 🐸
Darby! What a kind and lovely message to receive! I will check in with Ben... and pass along your good vibes... 😊🙏 - Jonathan
Yay.
Hi there. I really appreciate your kind message. Please know. I am doing what I can to slowly let go of that part of my made up self. I’m not going to lie it’s hard. It’s terrifying. And so what. As well. Bit by bit. One moment and another. The truth slowly dawns pain the mind.
You know watching this video again is so healing. To see that being and his interaction with my brutha. N this moment I am filled with gratitude. And a renewed strength to continue through rough seas at times towards the Holy shore. I bless that guy there. Showing up. Admitting the truth. As best he can. It’s not easy looking into the bowels of hell. And remembering to smile. But that’s how it goes. And I’m finding my way. And something is building momentum. I call it okness. And my dear brutha Jonathan is the epitome of that simple unconditional nonjudgmental truth. I am so very blessed to have met with him and shared a moment or two of healing. May there be many more moments. I can feel my heart is soon to blossom. 🌸 all in good timing and grace.
Kindest regards.
Deep okness
Ben. ❤🙏🏼
It’s funny Jonathan it took me so long to revisit this jam. So what. I’m so grateful. So grateful. I pray one day I can give you the biggest warmest hug in gratitude. Till then sending big hugs. And thank you. 🙏🏼 far out. Thank you.
Keep going Ben. I see a light at the end of this dark tunnel. Can you see it. Feel it. ?????
Yes. Yes I really can’t feel sense it. It is real. Even when I fall into forgetfulness it’s still t(ere.
Okness.
Biggest hug to all beng. That’s a fricken big hug. So be it.
Be seeing ya my bro. 😎
Indeed I will see ya, my friend! Big hug, right back 'atcha....
The most ancient or obvious question is, does consciousness continue to allow the veil or cosmic delusion to proceed as it has for many thousands of years or is an adjustment needed as the present system may cause humanity and many other life forms to self-destruct. If consciousness reveals itself to some degree to the physical plane what will be gained and what will be lost.
Rather, I would suggest the fundamental question to be, what is real? The Bhagavad Gita and A Course In Miracles sum this up beautifully in very closely related language:
Of the unreal, there is no existence. Of the real, there is no nonexistence. The final truth of both of these is known by men of wisdom. -The Bhagavad Gita II:16
"Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists." Herein lies the peace of God. ACIM, prologue
@@jonathanvanvalin4518 Jonathan, I enjoy your videos along with others such as Christian Sundberg who also describes the unified consciousness realm as our true nature and home which I agree with. I still seek to understand why my fragment of consciousness would want the experience of pretending to be human and dealing with the good and bad experiences of this physical plane. As you have stated multiple times in your videos, the realm of unified consciousness is one of peace, unconditional love and joy. Why would my soul temporarily want to focus itself as an illusion of a individual self, and not remain be content with focusing on just the joy of unified consciousness? What is it about pretending to be human (and the individual ego illusion) that has such value, as this POV implies that the experience of unified consciousness can not satisfy all the needs/wants of my soul? Rarely is this question discussed in a practical manner that makes sense to an average person, Thanks again for taking the time to respond to my inquiries.