Peace in the Waking State and in Deep Sleep

A man asks about the relationship between mind and heart, and about the experience of being aware of being aware. He finds it difficult to align that with deep sleep and peace and joy. Rupert replies that the awareness of peace and joy in the waking state comes about when the agitation of the mind and heart subsides. Being shines through, so in contrast to that agitation, we refer to it as peace. But that contrast doesn't exist in deep sleep, so we don't refer to it as peace. Deep sleep is not a state that alternates with waking and dreaming, it is the ever-present background.

From event 22 - 29 October, 2023 Seven Day Retreat at Mercy Center, CA – 22nd to 29th October

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