Fear of Personal Extinction at Death

How can one address the deep fear that consciousness might be impersonal and cold, and that personal awareness might cease at death? Rupert says: ‘You’re right, that consciousness is impersonal in the sense that it’s not generated by and doesn’t share the limitations of your body or your mind. But at the same time, it is intimate. Consciousness is even more intimate than our most intimate thoughts and feelings. It’s actually the self aspect of the personal self. It’s not that the personal self disappears, it’s that its temporary, finite, personal qualities subside. And what is left is the true self that the personal self really is. It’s actually what you love about yourself. The self that you love is not going to disappear. It’s gonna get stronger. Nothing actually disappears. It’s just a temporary configuration of yourself. It will subside, but you will remain as you are.’

From event 06 June - 13 July, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at The Vedanta, 6–13 June 2025

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