If You Are Not Your Thoughts, Then Who or What is Thinking Them

In this talk, Lisa Cairns explores the profound question: “If you are not your thoughts, then who or what is thinking them?” She challenges the common belief that our identity is defined by the thoughts we have, suggesting instead that all personal narratives—such as “I am sitting here” or “I am listening to a talk”—are simply mental constructs, not objective realities. According to Cairns, this constant internal storytelling creates a limited and illusory sense of self, rooted in judgment, desire, and separation. She invites listeners to look beyond these thoughts to what exists prior to them: a boundless, ever-present awareness that is not defined by dualities like good or bad, pleasure or pain. As attachment to thought and desire fades, one can return to a deeper truth—what Cairns refers to as pure awareness or the unconditioned Self—an unchanging presence that is free, peaceful, and beyond birth or death. In person events || https://www.lisacairns.com/events Join the telegram community || https://www.lisacairns.com/livestream Online events || https://www.lisacairns.com/copy-of-ev... Donate || https://www.lisacairns.com/donate Clips of Lisa's talks || @LisaCairnsClips #nonduality #consciousness #enlightenment #nonduality #love #consciousness #enlightenment #whatis #awareness #lisacairns #freedom #spirituality #illusion #maya #thisisit #nottwo #infinite #unconditionedlove #buddhism #zen #psychology #advaita #reality #happiness #chakras #expansion #spirituality #ekharttolle #ramanamaharshi #buddhism #nonduality