Recognise the Mechanism at Work

A woman describes experiencing a persistent, repetitive doubt that what she’s experiencing as resting in being might actually be a sophisticated ‘blank state’ of mind. Rupert identifies this as the mind’s last desperate attempt to prevent her sinking into being – a ‘gaslighting’ trick designed to keep her engaged with thought rather than proceeding beyond it. Rather than struggling with the doubt, he suggests simply recognising the mechanism at work, comparing it to a child’s manipulative attempts to capture attention. Understanding the dynamic without trying to overcome it allows one to see through the mind’s final defensive strategy.

From event 21 March - 28 April, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute, 21–28 March 2025

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