Inner Dialogues

The notion of inner dialogues has been cropping up for me in all kinds of contexts.  Here is one:

"Dear Dr. xxxxx, mid-November sounds great.  Let
me know what dates/times you would be available to do this.  Do you have
zoom/skype? 

In narrowing the topics, do you have any
specific interests that are resonating with you currently? I would be
happy to read whatever your would suggest since we have a bit of time to
hopefully prompt me to ask better questions.  We could discuss
"Hush" or any of your other works, its up to you.  What really
struck me about you recent interview is your description of entering into a
dialogue with the dream material.  I'm fascinated by this idea not only in
the dream context, but the context of meditation, the context of a plant
medicine journey, and the context of our "default" mode life.
When thoughts or images arise--adopting the mindset of "what are you
showing me/teaching me" seems to be a very interesting way of
relating  to just about anything that arises in mind.  Its
not a passive process--which is what I sense my relationship has been with
my prior meditation practice, but active.  

Have a great week.... Mike"

This kind of relationship with phenomena suggests all kinds of things:  (1) that there is an opaque distinction between the inner world and the outer world.  What arises in each, be it a thought, or a "real" person can be a "spirit"..lol  to learn from; (2) it is not a passive process--you must institute the dialog--and you have a choice.  I think it makes some degree of sense that the visitors who remain with you longer have more to teach than the fleeting ones; (3) you are not your thoughts.  What you are is something that can interact and to some degree chose; (4) This strikes a balance between your own intentions, and what the universe is actually trying to tell you; (5) the practice is to ascertain what the message is -- or what your course of action should be.   Be safe out there.  Or should I say, in here?  

Walking Along Losantiridge

First look at the things as keenly and intently as you possibly can:  then only let the feelings which expands to life and the thought which arises  in your soul to take possession of you...Indeed, the more often the attention  can be fixed alternatively upon something growing, blossoming, and flowering and upon something else that is fading and decaying--the more vivid these feelings will become.  So will the organs of clairvoyance build themselves out of the feeling and thoughts of the evoked. 

Steiner.

You are exactly where you are supposed to be.  The energy you feel is exactly what you need at this time.

Embrace it.

It is fear that keeps you from being where the universe wants you to be. 

Go into the stream like a warrior and turn it into love.