What Is Here Before The Next Thought, Or Feeling

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What Is Here Before The Next Thought, Or Feeling

by Pratika Sahayak Kshemya

Type

talks

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Everyone

Before the next thought appears, before the next emotion rises, what is already here? In this video, we explore a simple but profound question that points beyond the constant movement of the mind. Rather than trying to stop thinking or change how you feel, this inquiry invites you to notice the silent awareness that is present before every thought, every feeling, and every experience. Through gentle reflection and direct observation, you'll discover that what you truly are isn't limited to the passing contents of consciousness—it is the open, ever-present awareness in which they appear. If this resonates, take your time with the questions. There are no beliefs to adopt and nothing to achieve—only an invitation to look at your own immediate experience. If you enjoy these explorations, consider subscribing to Insight for more videos on awareness, self-inquiry, nonduality, and meditation.

Awareness Self Inquiry Nonduality Meditation Emotional Awareness Impermanence Non Attachment Spaciousness Present Moment Awareness Non Judgmental Observation Impermanence Of Experience

Meet your Teacher

Pratika Sahayak Kshemya

1074 Tawapiban Soi 12, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Roi Et, Chang Wat Roi Et 45000, Thailand

Meet your Teacher

Pratika Sahayak Kshemya

1074 Tawapiban Soi 12, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Roi Et, Chang Wat Roi Et 45000, Thailand

Transcript

Hello again, My name is Pratika. Welcome. Today's video is called What is here before the next thought or feeling? Together now, Let's look into a very simple exploration. What is here before the next feeling or thought? Before anything new arises, Just notice what is already present. No need to name it. No need to understand it. Simply notice. A feeling or thought appears. Joy, Sadness, Anxiety. Calm. Rest in listeners. It may be felt as a sensation, A movement in the body. A warmth. A tightness, A lightness. Pressure. Vibration. A subtle shifting in energy. Whatever it is. It is known Feelings arise without effort, Without invitation, Without instruction. And they are known. They may linger, They may deepen, They may become lighter, Or quietly fade away. And in between these movements, What is here? What is present. We become so accustomed to following feelings and thoughts, Becoming so absorbed in them, That we call them mine. Behind these movements, We really notice the quiet, Spacious stillness. Within each as they appear. Notice there is no choosing what the next feeling will be. It simply appears. And it is known. Then afterwards a thought may quietly appear. This is my feeling. And for a moment the feeling seems to belong to a someone. Again, Before that thought, What is present? Every feeling changes. Every sensation moves. Every thought passes. Yet, The wholeness that knows them has quietly remained. Throughout. Unchanged What is it that knows each feeling? Does that knowing change with each experience? Or does it simply remain exactly as it is? Not separate from experience, Not outside of it, Simply here. And now, Before the next feeling, What is here? And as the next feeling appears, Is it possible to let it be exactly as it is. Christine. Unclaimed. Without immediately naming it, Without immediately calling it mine. Just for a moment. Allowing it to rise, As it is, Within the quiet, Open space. Wholeness. Notice nothing needs to happen, Nothing needs to be managed. Nothing needs to be understood. The next feeling will unfold in its own time. Just as every feeling, Every thought has. And it too. Will be quietly known. What is here? What is whole? What is complete? Just as it is what has never been disturbed. By any movement of the mind. Blessings to you.