The separate self – a “me”, existing and operating independently from the rest of life – is illusory. This sense of a separate me is created in thought, incorporating memory, roles, and the interpretations of physical sensations.
These I-senses arise and are taken to be what you are, but none of these thoughts or interpretations actually prove the existence of a separate “me”. No such entity exists. What-you-are is not a set of fleeting impressions. What-you-are is closer to what’s aware of these fleeting impressions.
When attention is skillfully directed toward examining the sense of self, as well as toward awareness, the truth can be realized.
Please join us July 11-12, 2026, for a weekend online where we will explore how to direct attention in these ways with more depth, precision and consistency.
Who is this class for?
- Those who are already somewhat familiar with some form of self-inquiry. You don’t need to already have a regular practice, but you should have some familiarity with questioning who/what you are.
- Devoted students who are ready make some real progress in the dissolution of identity. You should have a strong desire for truth and liberation over comfort or interest in spiritual concepts.
- Serious practitioners who are willing and able to stay focused on a simple practice. You will be learning and honing a self-investigative process. You should have enough determination to turn attention toward awareness and the sense of self and return there as much as possible.
Format
The weekend will involve a combination of talks by Dan and Amy, question and answer sessions, opportunities for independent practice, and practice in small, instructor-led breakout groups.
The daily format will look similar to this:
- Talk
- Independent practice for roughly one hour
- Breakout groups where the investigation practice can be clarified and feedback will be given
- Lunch break
- Talk
- Independent practice for roughly one hour
- Breakout groups where the investigation practice can be clarified and feedback will be given
- Final Q&A/sharing session
Dates: Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12th, 2026. We will begin each day at 10am EST and end by 5:15pm (Sunday may end a bit earlier).
Cost: $185
Everything will take place on Zoom. All talks and Q&A sessions will be recorded and shared with those who are registered, but it is highly recommended that you do your best to participate in all sessions live.
It is strongly recommended that you read Deep Self Investigation by Dan Kelso or check out the website: deepselfinvestigation.com
Registration for this offering is now closed. If you would like to be notified if we run this intensive again, please sign up here:
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Guides
Amy Johnson, PhD is the author of Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to End Self-Doubt and Make Peace with your Mind, The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, and Being Human. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life.
Amy shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable, and she’s trained over 70 coaches in her Change Coach Training Program. She has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine.
Dan Kelso is the developer of Deep Self Investigation (DSI), a method of deconstructing the beliefs of our “self” to unlock a new perspective on life. He spent years in Silicon Valley as a human factors engineer, managing teams at Apple and other major tech companies. But his real passion was always spiritual exploration.
After years of trial and refinement, Dan experienced a fundamental shift in 2011: An undeniable recognition that there was no separate self. Just awareness. This wasn’t a fleeting experience but became his permanent experience.
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