The Word is Not the Thing, by John Wheeler (click here)

Whatever “it” (reality, true nature) may be called is practically irrelevant. The word is not the thing. Just trying to get the “correct” word is not of much value. Your nature is there. You are. You cannot doubt your own existence. But it is not enough simply to be aware of that fact. You need to really see and appreciate WHAT that is. This requires active looking and inquiry. No one can do this for you. Simply hearing and reading about this is not conclusive. Clearly and confidently recognizing your real nature as it is, there is a definitive resolution of seeking, suffering and doubt. Barring that, the seeking for identity in the concepts goes on, along with the sense of limitations. “Present awareness” (or any other term) is a pointer to get you looking in the right direction. It is the clarification of what you are that is the point, not the word or description. So drop the words and labels and get into SEEING what you are. This is the point of inquiry — actually finding out WHAT you are. Most seekers I meet are NOT doing this. They are instead pursuing fleeting concepts and experiences and making little progress in actual self-knowledge. Appearances will naturally find their harmony, as far as is possible for what is time-bound and destructible! As far as what you really are, that is perfect, whole and complete from the get go. This is what people overlook and where the root of the trouble ultimately lies. From the clear perspective of your real nature, the seeming world is appearance only (appearance of THAT). Even that is a bit much to say, but may be helpful as a provisional pointer. If the world is appearance of THAT, then — finally — it is THAT (in essence, not as appearance). So ultimately there is no duality to speak of. Let the body and mind respond naturally. Don’t emphasize too much such concepts as “awakening”, “liberation”, etc. These are concepts, not realities. The interest and focus you place on such notions may well give them more reality than they warrant. Then you will end up chasing “liberation” instead of seeing what you actually are! I have shown you final, unconditional freedom here and now. What you make of it from here is up to you! http://thenaturalstate.info/		In 2003, John Wheeler heard the good news from “Sailor” Bob Adamson (who in turn heard the good news from Nisargadatta Maharaj in 1976). Bob clarified the key point that “you are already that which you have been seeking.” With this heart-to-heart sharing, the spiritual search resolved itself. John enjoys sharing the pointers with those who are interested in self-knowledge and the resolution of seeking, suffering and doubt. John lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area.
	15 May 2013.