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The Roots Of Naturally Being

Many hear about non-duality and may intellectually appreciate it. Even a little understanding of it intellectually can lead to glimpses of freedom and joy that take us beyond thought. However, in order to consistently feel we are this freedom and joy, a thorough investigation of experience is required to build conviction. For most minds and bodies, this takes time to establish, and it is not a matter of perfectionism but “do your bestism”! Having come from a tradition of being in a Buddhist religious organisation, I also feel that ongoing friendly support is vital for all non-dualistic teachings as we live amidst a culture of separation. My experience is that a combination of ongoing study, lived experience and conscious resting as true nature which cannot be known to be limited in anyway is necessary. I suggest that this process of awakening to true nature is, in fact, the underlying natural process of all minds and not something unusual or alien.

I do not follow a particular school or dogma of non-duality, and influences here also include Buddhism, brief interventional scientific psychotherapy of emotional needs, and, of course, direct experience.

I first encountered the recognition and remembrance of true nature at the age of 19 through the teachings and practices of Nichiren Buddhism, where I served as a leader for many years before leaving, and subsequently through the various modern-day teachings of the Direct Path. A number of spiritual awakening experiences have inspired Naturally Being, including one particularly powerful glimpse of true nature. My lifelong interest in social psychological matters began when I started my degree in Social Science at 19. Over the years, I have worked as a professional teacher, IT consultant, social entrepreneur, and psychotherapist. I have been blessed to study and work with very wise minds in the realms of spiritual teaching, psychology, and social entrepreneurship.

I am a member of the Human Givens Institute of Psychotherapy. I adhere to the Association for Spiritual Integrity principles.

Freyja Theaker

2024

Thank you to:
The Buddha, Chihi, Nichiren Daishonin, Daisaku Ikeda, Dick Causton, Robert Samuels, Joe Griffin, Ivan Tyrrell, Ervin Maslow, Hazel Henderson, Ramana Maharshi, Michael Langford, Rupert Spira, Francis Lucille, Jenny Beal, Tony Parson, Eckhart Tolle, Jean Klein, Idries Shah, Krishnamurti, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Tara Brach, Dr Margaret Paul.