Consciousness & Non-Duality

This isn’t about fixing — it’s about seeing. Non-dual practices explore the space where ‘self’ fades and only awareness remains. Not mystical — just clear, open, and quietly radical.

Awakening to Awareness: Meeting the Self Beyond Identity

Awakening to awareness sounded noble—until the moment I confronted the flood of thoughts and stories I’d clung to for decades. If awareness is beyond identity, what happens when you no longer know who you are?

Consciousness vs Mind: Finding the Witness Beyond Your Thoughts

Sometimes I get so tangled in my thinking that I forget there’s anything else—just loops and judgments and the pressure to get it right. Even when I first heard about ‘witness consciousness’ or the concept that “you are not your thoughts,” it felt nearly impossible to believe.

The Silent Witness in Meditation: Discovering Awareness Beyond Thought

Have you ever sensed a quiet presence behind your thoughts—a place in you that simply knows, yet says nothing? Many beginners wonder what the “silent witness” truly is in meditation, and how awareness differs from the noise of the mind. This article invites you to softly encounter the silent witness within, illuminating its meaning, its role in identity, and its central place in the heart of Advaita teachings.

How to Stabilize Non-Dual Awareness: Resting in the Space Beyond Thought

Have you tasted that spacious moment where awareness seems to shine without effort, free of clinging to thought or form? Yet, perhaps you wonder how to stabilize non-dual awareness, how to rest in the clarity of consciousness rather than being swept along by the mind.

“I Am Awareness”: Seeking Truth Beyond Concepts and Identity

When teachers say “I am awareness,” something inside me tenses and wonders if there’s something important I’m missing. If awareness is the truth beyond concepts and identity, why do I keep getting caught in old stories and familiar self-judgments? This is what it’s really like to sit with the question: Who is the observer—when I still feel tangled in myself.

Background Awareness: Beyond the Thinker and Toward Your True Self

Have you ever noticed a quiet sense of being, lingering behind your thoughts — a spaciousness untouched by the storylines and images in your mind? Many begin to meditate searching for stillness, only to discover something even more profound: background awareness. This article gently explores the difference between observer and thinker, how to recognize your true self, and the meaning of identity beyond form.

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FAQ

What is non-duality?

The recognition that separation is illusion — and awareness is already whole.

Do I need experience for this?

Curiosity is enough. But deepening often comes with practice.

How is this different from mindfulness?

Mindfulness notices. Non-duality dissolves the ‘noticer’.

Is this spiritual?

Often, yes — but described differently in many traditions. Awareness is the common thread.

Can I experience this myself?

Yes — moments of stillness, unity, or deep presence are glimpses. You already know it, somewhere.