The seeking mechanism can either by driven by the mind, which seeks to enhance its sense of individual 'me' by becoming more spiritual, more enlightened, more anything, or by the natural longing of the heart, which is a healthy desire to recognize one's True nature and feel a connection to the Divine.• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.htmlClassic traits of an egoic seeking mechanism:
When the egoic seeking mechanism is present simply observe it. Don't make it personal, don't try to get rid of it or change it, just rest your attention as the impersonal, aware witness perceiving it. Classic traits of authentic heart seeking:When the authentic heart longing is present surrender EVERYTHING to that. This is a clip from the Germany retreat on August 21st, 2025.
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It's very common to have a peak spiritual experience and then ask, 'how can I get that back?'
The key is to totally and completely let go of all past experiences and to surrender fully into the present moment, which is the only moment that you can access the deeper level of Truth.• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.htmlAny experience that you had in the past, no matter how spiritual, exists only as a memory now and that memory is experienced in the present moment. By focusing your attention on the memory (mind) your attention is pulled into identification with a conceptual 'me' that has an agenda to re-create an experience. It is impossible to recognize the deeper Truth of this moment when your attention is focused on mental activity. Therefore, you must constantly meet this moment totally fresh, be free from agendas and become deeply present with whatever experience is here now, regardless of its nature. This is the path to freedom and inner peace.This is a clip from the Germany retreat on August 21st, 2025.
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html
• Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.
For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
Louise Kay offers a 45 minute embodiment guided meditation to allow you to transcend the mind, anchor into presence, deepen into the body and cleanse the energy centers with higher consciousness.• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.htmlThis is a clip from the Toronto retreat on June 13th, 2025.
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.htmlWhen you experience a big emotion arising one of two things is happening:1. A circumstance, situation or experience has awakening an unprocessed, dormant emotion which has been held in the body. Usually if this is the case, the emotion that is felt is disproportionate to the situation and it also has a familiar feeling, often a feeling that was felt during childhood.What to do in this case:Recognise and acknowledge that an old wound has been activated. If possible remove yourself from the external trigger. Bring your attention fully present into the now.Don't give interest in any thought or mental story.Recognise yourself as the aware witness (pure consciousness perceiving).Very gently allow the body to consciously feel the uncomfortable sensations.If resistance arises, acknowledge it and simply notice it, including that too.2. The emotion that you are feeling is your internal guidance system communicating something to you, for example, my boundaries are being crossed / it isn't true for me to be here or doing this / a real danger is present.What to do in this case:Bring your attention fully present into the now.Don't give interest in any thought or mental story.Allow your body to deeply feel the emotion.Focus your attention on and as aware spaciousness (pure being).Observe the options for action that are available to you in the moment.While remaining present and embodied take action on the option which feels most aligned and true.Note: Sometimes both types of emotions are present at the same time. This makes it more challenging to discern which action is true to take because the pain body emotion can cloud reality. However, by following the guidance and practicing this teaching with consistency clarity will reveal itself more easily.This is a clip from the Toronto retreat on June 12th, 2025.Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
The four different types of thoughts:1. The unconscious narrative of the ego: when this is identified with it causes unnecessary suffering. To be free from this suffering investigate who or what witnesses the narrative (clue - it's not a thought).2. Useful thoughts: this is what the mind is designed to do. Allows us to study science, learn languages, arrange appointments. All of this happens in the present moment and it is possible to use the mind as a tool while simultaneously recognizing one's true nature as pure awareness.3. Thoughts born from higher consciousness: when awakening happens consciousness infuses every aspect of one's being - the physical, energetic and also mental plains. On the mental level thoughts spontaneously appear which are aligned with higher consciousness. They are usually centered around wisdom, gratitude and appreciation.4. The mature aspect of the mind: during the awakening process the mind usually splits itself into a new part, the spiritual 'me'. This aspect of the mind understands the teachings on a mental level and is aligned with the heart's desire to awaken. It wants to help and supports the awakening process by spontaneously interjecting 'reminder' thoughts of the teachings.
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a weekly live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom (by donation). Register here: https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/
• Join Louise for a live guided meditation followed by Q&A on Zoom every Saturday and Sunday (by donation): https://www.louisekay.net/zoom.html • Upcoming In-person Retreats:https://www.louisekay.net/retreats.html
Louise Kay holds group events and retreats online and around the world.For more details visit http://www.louisekay.net/