Hermitix Nonduality with Jim Newman
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Jun 25, 2025 Jim Newman, a speaker on nonduality, discusses the impersonal nature of existence and the illusion of individuality. He delves into the complexities of emotions, suggesting that feelings like sadness are mere experiences rather than personal possessions. Newman challenges conventional notions of self, asserting that our identities are constructs of the mind. The conversation also touches on the essence of longing and the paradox of surrender in spiritual seeking, promoting a deeper understanding of reality beyond personal narratives.
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No Individual Self Exists
- There is no individual self or personal experiencer, only a body apparently acting with no one inside it.
- The experience of individuality is a misconception; nothing personal is really happening.
Self is Bodily Contraction
- The sense of self arises from a contraction felt in the body prior to thoughts and emotions.
- This bodily contraction creates the illusion of separateness and personal experience.
Emotions Happen Impersonally
- Emotions like sadness happen without anyone experiencing them; there's no individual to possess or be depressed.
- The individual invents stories around emotions, creating separation from the impersonal happening.