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Simply Always Awake

Fabrication and Awakening

Nov 2, 2024
Dive into the intriguing world of consciousness, where fabricated thoughts clash with genuine awareness. Discover how stillness and observation can reveal your true self beyond mental constructs. Explore the fascinating gap between current being and the journey of becoming, emphasizing the freedom found in unconditioned experiences. Release past beliefs to embrace the present fully, as meditation and inquiry become your tools for connecting with life's reality beyond mere thought.
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  • Examining our experiences reveals how much of our perception is influenced by memory and belief systems rather than direct sensory engagement.
  • By questioning our thoughts and breaking free from mental constructs, we can access a clearer, unconditioned awareness of our consciousness.

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The Nature of Fabrication in Experience

Examining the aspects of one's experience can reveal what is fabricated or conditioned by memory and belief systems. The inquiry involves observing physical sensations through the five senses and the realm of thought, illustrating how much attention is often directed toward thought rather than direct experiences. Many individuals find themselves lost in an internal narrative or visualized thoughts, creating a sense of distance from genuine sensory experiences. By questioning the nature of these thoughts and the identity formed around them, individuals can begin to discern between what is real and what is merely a construction of the mind.

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