Question:
I have been exploring way to "inner knowing the self"… I have done significant recovery around childhood trauma and am still recovering from a Dissociative Disorder. The greatest challenge for me is to truly know my self, as this is often clouded. I am considering meditation. Your thoughts on this are deeply appreciated.
Answer:
For knowing your true self, I know of nothing better than starting a meditation. A silent meditation practice will give you the experience of your core self that lies beyond your thoughts, feelings and mental conditioning. Finding your essential nature independent of your past pain and confusion is not only illuminating, but it is also helpful in continuing your healing process. When you discover your true self, you know that your real self can never be hurt, clouded, or traumatized and this provides the understanding and security from which you can let go of the pain of the past.
Love,
Deepak
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"Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul."
Thank you both for the reminder. For me, meditation is truly the most direct way of releasing notions of discontentment of life, of self and of the world. Which is not to make light of oppressions of the past, but to point out the 'weightlessness' of mind-matter that can be attained through a practice of quiet reflection. In these uncertain times, meditation is something you can bank on. Now if I could just stop procrastinating long enough to get back into a routine …
dear deepak,
thanks for the lovely answer, your last sentence is most beautiful.
Wish you love, peace and happiness.
Trisha
The nature of the true self is free of time & events. Thank you for your concise answer that is an excellent reminder that understanding & security from within true self is available.
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Dear Deepak,
Even though I had a spontaneous mystical experience that got me in touch with my eternal essence at the age of 14, it was not until I took your Primordial Sound Meditation class 30 years later that I began to consciously reconnect to my true self on a regular basis. It has been an invaluable source of wisdom and peace.
I now live in Sedona, Arizona, and I have met your good friend here, Sarah McLean.
Bless you and the work you do!
Steven Lane Taylor, author of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat: A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow"
http://www.rowrowrow.com
Nobody ever explored way to
Meditation did help me discover my true self and do much healing, just as you say.