Do the Qualities of Being Change Over Time?

Does being have qualities, and do those qualities change or deepen over time? Rupert says: ‘Your being – is not a state of mind that alternates with other states. It is the background of all states and is most of the time obscured by our thoughts, feelings and perceptions. Strictly speaking, being is devoid of all the qualities that characterise experience – but relatively speaking, it is legitimate to say that its nature is peace, joy and love, in contrast to the agitation, sorrow and conflict of our thoughts, feelings and relationships. ‘Does the peace of being deepen over time? Strictly speaking, no – your being is always the same. What really happens is that over the years the agitation of thoughts, the sorrow of feelings and the conflict in relationships diminish, and as a result the peace seems to get deeper. However intense the thunderstorm, the blue sky is always behind it. Nothing that has happened to you may have scarred your mind or body, but it has not scarred yourself. Your being is pristine, unharmed, unhurt – and to know that is the real healing from trauma.’ *This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Mandali, 7–14 September 2025. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events Timestamps: 0:00 The Non-Dual Experience 1:13 Being Is Not a State 3:00 Rupert’s Blue Sky Analogy 6:01 Qualities of Being 9:21 Does Peace Deepen? 13:21 Three Ways Being Shines 17:06 Being and Trauma Healing –– ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/subscriptions –– RETREATS (Weekend & 7-day) Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream. ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/retrea... IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (UK, EU and US) (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream) ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events –– WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours) Rupert's webinars take place on Wednesday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert. WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/webinar –– BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS ▸ https://rupertspira.com/publications –– LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST ▸ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▸ Libsyn: https://rupertspira.libsyn.com/ ▸ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6z1GN... –– JOIN RUPERT’S FACEBOOK GROUP ▸   / rupertspiracommunity   –– SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ▸ Website: https://rupertspira.com ▸ Instagram:   / rupertspira   ▸ Facebook:   / rupertspira   ▸ Twitter:   / rupertspira   ▸ Tiktok:   / rupertspira   –– FOLLOW RUPERT ON MEDIUM   / rupert_spira   –– SUBSCRIBE TO RUPERT’S YOUTUBE FOR NEW VIDEO ALERTS ▸ https://www.youtube.com/user/rupertsp... –– #rupertspira #nonduality #happiness #natureofreality #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation RS25148l