Being in silence is not about suppressing anything. 
It’s also not about creating anything, such as an environment of peace or thoughtlessness or anything like that.
It’s the exact opposite, actually. It’s about leaving everything alone to simply be exactly what it is.
“What it is” is constantly changing. It is totally unknowable. It’s far too fluid to be known.
In silence, the self-ing process is more clearly seen. It’s like seeing how a magic trick is done; you can’t be fooled in quite the same way once it is seen.
In that silence, the inherently safety in experience becomes obvious. The concept of safety is not even relevant there.
Consider steeping in this deep knowing in 5 days of silence with us in February. It would be an amazing way to start the new year. For better or worse, whatever comes and goes, things will not look the same afterward.
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There are two things coming up to tell you about.
First is a brand new class I’m leading beginning January 16th called No-Self Realization: A Thorough Search in Direct Experience for the Separate Self.
This 4-part class will be unlike other classes. We will inquire in direct experience, looking for the sense of I. I’ll lead volunteers through this inquiry while the rest of the class follows along. If you are confused about what “no self” really means, or maybe you know there is no separate I but it still really seems like there is one in experience, this is the perfect class for you. See more at dramyjohnson.com/noself
The second thing coming up is the silent retreat in late February in Gatlinburg. TN.
This retreat was designed for those who feel called by the still, unchanging silence that is your true nature. Prolonged silence with others is a very powerful way to rediscover and devote to the truth of who you are. It’s also a very powerful way to watch the self-ing mechanism at play and to deeply see this sense of “me” as a thought that comes and goes.
Space is limited on that one and you can see more at dramyjohnson.com/silentretreat
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