Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese

Erin Reese, M.S.
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Creative Consciousness, Astrology, and Intuitive Energy Updates. Teachings of Non-Duality, Embodied Awakening, and the Divine Feminine. erinreese.substack.com

  1. 2d ago

    NON-DUALITY 101

    Today’s podcast is excerpted from a recent satsang talk, an introduction to some of the basic pointers of non-dual wisdom. In Sanskrit, non-duality is known as Advaita, or “not two.” In this talk, I discuss 👇🏼👇🏾👇🏼👇 The basic pointer - there is no individual doer of any action The peace that comes to the ego with acceptance of its place in Totality “Events happen, deeds are done, but there is no individual doer thereof.” The Ocean, the Wave, and the Drop of Water as a model of Consciousness Ego’s mistaking itself as separate from Ocean as a definition of suffering The role of deep Listening (Śravaṇa in Sanskrit) in relaxing into the next happening, or movement in Consciousness The breath and its critical role in transitions to avoid injury, whether physical or psychological The relief from existential suffering that is possible with non-dual understanding You may wish to listen to this more than once. Please do share this with others and repost. Others may need this, too. I look forward to hearing from you in the comments. All my love, Erin P.S. Thank you so much to everyone who supports and encourages this work in big and small ways! Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

    17 min
  2. Where Am I?

    May 30

    Where Am I?

    In this satsang talk on non-duality (Advaita, or “not two," I discuss the vichara, a Sanskrit term for the process of investigation, discrimination, and Self-inquiry often used in the Vedantic tradition. This is considered a practice of jñāna (wisdom), or yoga of knowledge. “Where Am I?” and the Vichara In this short clip, I explain the inquiry of “Where Am I?” which is similar to yet slightly different than the standard one known by many through Ramana Maharshi, that of “Who Am I?” Here, inquiring into the locus of the arising of the individual self has been a more effective pointer than “who.” Although, it does not matter what words are chosen in the investigation; what is most important is the effectiveness in bringing about an experiencing or awareness of spaciousness. Ultimately, there is a seeing and a full apprehension that there is no one there – no separate, individual doer. Thoughts without a thinker, seeing without a seer, experiencing without an experiencer. If one looks – with sincerity and whole, open-mind – one may ultimately see that there is no central operating mechanism. This seeing and knowing may also happen at any time, regardless of the inquiry practice. While this might seem to be an advanced teaching or the words and pointers might seem bizarre or foreign, almost anyone can receive some benefit from listening – something will go in, somewhere. In the beginning of this clip, I am paraphrasing from my teacher Ramesh Balsekar’s book, Consciousness Writes (Zen Publications, 1996, p. 21). In the second part of the video, I lead satsang participants in a short, guided meditation – into their own self-inquiry of “Where Am I? If you prefer to skip the philosophical pointers and go right to the meditative inquiry, go straight to minute 7:00. Viewers and listeners may wish to sit somewhere comfortably and quietly to try this out for themselves. May this talk benefit those with an interest in spiritual seeking and most importantly, the end of suffering. Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

    15 min

  3. May 2

    Strange Happenings in the Awakening Body-Mind

    In this short excerpt from a recent non-dual satsang (dharma talk), I discuss phenomena arising in embodied awakening. We are not separate from Totality, and any number of unpredictable phenomena may arise as the body-mind shifts – when there is a dissolving of the identification with egoic consciousness. Remember that, like anything and everything, it is an arising in the manifestation. One may notice it in one’s personal bodily structure (“internal”) or in outer appearances and events. Whether painful or pleasurable, bizarre or beautiful, the point is to remain Conscious and to Allow the unfolding. It is natural, for you are Nature (nisarga) – Life itself. Your comments, shares, and reflections are welcome! If you are drawn to attending future non-dual satsangs (dharma talks), do reach out to me. With Love and Peace, Erin Reese Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

    7 min

  4. Apr 28

    Stabilizing in the Intensity of Truth

    Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. In this short clip from a recent satsang (dharma talk) with students of non-duality, I touch on the return to the day-to-day marketplace from the spiritual mountaintop. The Work does not cease once there is the realization of Oneness. Yes, suffering and seeking end once egoic identification dissolves, yet the life and learning and growth continue. How is this wisdom principle landing for you? Are you chopping wood and carrying water? Stabilizing in the intensity? Caught in the tsunami yet peaceful in the midst? Let me know in the comments! If you are drawn to attending future non-dual satsangs (dharma talks), contact me directly. With Love and Peace, Erin Reese Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min

  5. Apr 20

    Collective Energy Update: HOW DO YOU ALIGN WITH REALITY?

    Stop, drop and roll into stillness. Feeling the heat of the boiling cauldron to attune and align with reality, parsing out pure needs and wants to grow and live in sovereignty… On Friday, April 17th, I met with a small group of paid subscribers to discuss the collective energies arising at this time. I also provided individual intuitive mini-consultations during the call. Because this information is for the collective, I’m providing an excerpt for you all here, and a video clip below. Let me know how this sits with you in the comments. Is this resonating for you these days? What’s hard about attuning and aligning? What is assisting you in the process? Do any of these principles stand out to you today? Sending you all Love and Clarity! Erin Reese p.s. If you’d like to support my work and participate in future live events, you can upgrade your subscription at any time. Thank you! Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

    18 min

  6. Apr 14

    THE SWORD OF CLARITY

    Thanks for reading Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese! This post is public so feel free to share it. Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. THE SWORD OF CLARITYAre you calledAre you willingAre you ableTo surrender to,to tell,to stand in,the Truth of RealityAre you calledAre you willingAre you ableTo do That which Reality is asking of youReality is your Master Teacher.Reality is CLEAR.Reality knows no compromiseThere is no need to negotiate withRealityThere is only Attuning, Allowing,ALIGNING with RealityIt requires no thoughtNo machinations, no manipulationsof MindReality REVEALS.What is needed.You KNOW IT.Down to your koochie-koo.Deep in the guteven when the bottom drops outOnly the courageous walkstraight into the bonfireof REALITYFor the free personwho is a slave to Realitythere is no optionOne must be willing, able, trainedto accept and embraceRejectionDisapprovalFacethe fearof being misunderstoodof being on the receiving endof another’s egoic angerfor the free onethe awakening or awakened onethere is no longer a choiceOnly RealityThe Sword of Realitycuts throughthe bullshitAll of ityours, mine, and oursFall on the swordof Realityand Be.Free. ~ Erin Reese | April 14, 2026 Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

    3 min

  7. Apr 11

    True Freedom and the End of Seeking

    On April 3rd, I met with a small group of students and spiritual seekers for an online satsang, or “gathering in truth.” I teach from the non-dual wisdom tradition of Advaita (“not two”), with an emphasis on embodied understanding. You may already be familiar with this branch of yogic knowledge, or jñāna. My teaching combines this intellectual understanding with bhakti, when the realization drops into the heart. Thanks for reading Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese! This post is public so feel free to share it. One of the satsang attendees very generously granted permission to use this excerpt publicly. We discuss the end of seeking, true freedom, the eternal subject, and the infinite number of causes and effects transpiring to create this moment, here and now. I am including both the audio version and the video version here. If you are interested in participating in future satsangs, please reach out to me directly. May this talk bring you closer to realization of your own True Nature! With love, Erin Reese If you’re curious about lineage, my Teacher was Ramesh Balsekar (1917-2009), whose Master Teacher was Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897-1981), both of Mumbai (Bombay), India. Here are three books you might enjoy if you are drawn to explore more: * Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (1973) * Erin Reese, Truth Seeker: A Spiritual Adventure of Love, Loss, and Liberation (2021) * Ramesh Balsekar, Peace and Harmony in Daily Living (2016) Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

    18 min

  8. Apr 3

    THE ASH HEAP

    THE ASH HEAP Put all your wants into the heap let them be engulfed by the flames of Reality Perhaps one of the greatest prayers ever known to me even better - understood by me, is “I want to want what God [Reality] wants.” Life is much simpler when our desires Align with Reality Questions cease, and along with it Goes suffering Your puny ideas of what should be even the limitations of what *could* be Ignore the unlimited potential, and Grace, of Reality How’s that bonfire raging now The one with all those wants desires and expectations See that it’s reduced to a smoldering ash heap Cooled down, wait After the smoke clears the Diamond appears ~ Erin Reese | April 3, 2026 Get full access to Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese at erinreese.substack.com/subscribe

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