Episode 133

Awakening Practices from PRACTICAL WORK ON SELF, "Doorways", Part One

In this episode, THE THREE-HEADED MAN discusses the spiritual practice of self-remembering through an exercise involving doorways and portals.

They explore the concept of the non-phenomenal self, a permanent identity that exists independently of the body and ordinary personality. THE THREE-HEADED MAN reflects on how passing through a physical doorway serves as a reminding factor to awaken one's consciousness and prepare for the final transition of death. They compare their current accessibility to spiritual teachings via streaming technology with their past experiences of building physical projects to maintain a connection to their work.

Ultimately, THE THREE-HEADED MAN admits the difficulty of maintaining consistent attention amidst the distractions of daily life and routine. The conversation highlights the struggle to bridge the gap between their ordinary characters and a more intelligent, awakened state of being.

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Fred M Schill

I like to do. I like to make things. And, I like telling stories. I tell stories to myself and to others.

First, a short biography, which is, of course, is a story. I was born in Cleveland, played sports, and attended university. Later, after a few years in the radio business, I returned to university to study education and literature.

With a teaching certificate in my file folder, I began working in high schools, first as a strike-breaking scab substitute teacher in Cleveland's far suburbs, and then in Chicago, mostly in private high schools.

Cleveland and Chicago. My two main towns, and I escaped them both. Presently, I live in a tiny, isolated, mountain village in Spain. I am reluctant to write the name of the town because I don't like tourists. When the tourists arrive, they look at me as if I am an animal in a zoo.