Articulating the Ineffable

"How can awareness’s direct experience of itself in the absence of the finite mind ever be remembered or articulated? Memory and articulation seem to be activities of the finite mind. Rupert says: ‘Absolutely right. It cannot be remembered and it cannot be accurately articulated. If we want to speak strictly honestly about reality, we should remain silent. So we make a concession and do our best with the finite mind to articulate in a way that doesn’t describe it but evokes it. You’re right, it cannot be remembered. But no need to be remembered because it’s present now. Saying “I was aware during deep sleep” is the equivalent of saying “I am aware of being now” – that experience is eternal. It never disappears. It’s asserting the latter statement but saying it with reference to deep sleep. But it’s really the same as saying “I am eternally aware of being”, and you can make that statement of your experience now. It’s the same experience.’"

From event 05 - 12 October, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute, 5–12 October 2025

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