presence

presence is a state where the subject is virtually not influenced by its own pre-existing map of meaning.

presence requires an object of attention, which could be the entire reality.

presence without an object of attention would imply a nondual mental state (samadhi).

Relating to an object of attention without ego is a form of presence.

presence emerges through trigger of presence or acceptance.

presence brings acceptance and therefore gratitude.

When in a state of presence, the mind is not very active. No narratives and evaluations are running, except for the ones required by the object of attention.

Because in a state of presence the subject is little influenced by its context, from the outside it seems that the subject does not relate to the reality in the same way.

examples:

• The aura that strong meditation practitioners have.
• Saed’s performance at Nowhere 22

To give presence to a subject is one of the most powerful forces to heal from trauma derived from non-acceptance of authenticity (presence for healing).

presence is the most powerful force to create an empathic connection, as it allows focusing on what’s alive inside the subject without judgment.

I get into deep states of presences:

• When I can fully relax
• When I am witness of beingness / witness of suffering
• When I have a strong empathic connection
• On psychedelics (shrooms have a an effect that lasts for days)
• On deep meditation
• When exposed to trigger of presence