Exploring the Discomfort of Spiritual Seeking

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As we deepen our understanding of non-duality, it becomes clear that seeking for happiness in the world is a futile exercise. But sometimes we continue the search without even realising it, and in so doing perpetuate the separate self. Rupert says: ‘There’s the conventional search for happiness in objects, substances and activities, and the more refined search in spiritual practices, methods and so on. But sooner or later even all that has to come to an end. By seeking, and therefore avoiding the longing in yourself, even by doing something spiritual, you’re just allowing the longing to perpetuate itself. ‘It would be much more spiritual to turn around and face the discomfort. Seeking can never be fulfilled – it can only subside or be undermined. So, be careful with spiritual practices and books. They’re all necessary and helpful, and we should engage in them, but be sensitive to when they cease undermining the separate self and instead perpetuate it.’ *This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Mercy Center, 18–25 October 2024. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to: ▸ UK https://rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom ▸ EU https://rupertspira.com/event/location/italy ▸ US https://rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states Timestamps: 0:00 Spiritual Seeking 1:34 Types of Seeking 2:59 Resistance to the Now 3:55 Avoiding Uncomfortable Feelings 6:33 Undermining the Separate Self 7:41 Spiritual Practices Can Become a Hindrance –– ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/subscriptions –– RETREATS (Weekend, 5-day, 7-day) Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream. ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/retreat-at-home IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream) ▸ UK https://rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom ▸ EU https://rupertspira.com/event/location/italy ▸ US https://rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states –– WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours) Rupert's webinars take place on Wednesday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert. WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/webinar –– BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS ▸ https://rupertspira.com/store –– LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST ▸ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rupert-spira-podcast ▸ Libsyn: https://rupertspira.libsyn.com/ ▸ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6z1GNgC1js30g9RLSfBB4M –– JOIN RUPERT’S FACEBOOK GROUP ▸ https://www.facebook.com/groups/rupertspiracommunity –– SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ▸ Website: https://rupertspira.com ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rupertspira_/ ▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rupertspira ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rupertspira ▸ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rupertspira_ –– FOLLOW RUPERT ON MEDIUM https://medium.com/@rupert_spira –– SUBSCRIBE TO RUPERT’S YOUTUBE FOR NEW VIDEO ALERTS ▸ https://www.youtube.com/user/rupertspira?sub_confirmation=1 –– #rupertspira #nonduality #happiness #natureofreality #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation RS24187h