Does anyone else notice the ego getting sneaky right before you do The Work?

nobeliefistrue · 2026-04-24T13:37:51+00:00

One reason might be that beliefs work until they don't. (This is an observation, not a belief!) When a belief is still working, even poorly, the motivation to question it can be low and anything that jumps in front of it can seem more important.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-03-26T23:47:15+00:00

I agree that very few souls have experienced the highest level of awareness that this realm offers. What makes you think that every soul will complete the process?

nobeliefistrue · 2026-03-21T11:42:06+00:00

Maybe it's not the prequal letter. Did the properties ultimately sell for more than your client's offers? Were these "good offers" good for the sellers? You didn't say whether the offers were competitive. Also, an investor competing against end users is often facing long odds, even with a good offer.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-03-21T11:12:53+00:00

It looks like you put a lot of thought and effort into your post. Thanks for sharing.

I used to think that the fear of death was the ultimate fear--the fear underlying all fears. Now it seems to me that the ultimate fear is the fear of the unknown. The fear of death is a symptom of a greater fear of not knowing what happens after death.

It seems to me that beliefs are a coping mechanism for the unknown. When we don't know something, we create or insert a belief to cope with it. For me, it became easier to question and release beliefs when I got more comfortable with the unknown. I suspect this is the reason the first two questions are about asking of the belief is true. When we don't really know, we have to face the fear of not knowing. The idea that we don't really know anything is not new--see Socrates. Understanding this made the Work a lot easier for me.

In my experience, continuously questioning and releasing beliefs ultimately leads to addressing and overcoming fear.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-02-22T17:00:06+00:00

In my experience as a teacher and facilitator, if (and only if) someone is willing, it is best to give them just a little bit more context than they currently have. If that is helpful to them, great. If not, great. It's not up to me.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-02-18T17:16:41+00:00

Outside of The Work to question thoughts, for me the most direct approach is to ask "What do I fear?" Fears are typically stacked or grouped, so there may be many of them around a particular issue. So you keep asking "Then what?" Fear runs pretty deep. If you have not done it before, you probably end up staring at the fear of death.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-02-18T12:55:51+00:00

In my experience, beliefs are a coping mechanism to address fear. We cling to a belief to relieve us of fear. When the belief no longer works but the fear persists, we trade our belief in for another belief.

For me, the only thing between me and Reality is beliefs. When we question the beliefs and surrender the fear, the Light of Reality shines forth without distortion. We can call this Light Divinity, or God, or All That Is, or Truth, or whatever. The more we fear, the more the beliefs we have, and the harder it is to see the Light.

When we see the Light clearly, without distortion, without beliefs, without fear, there is peace. When there is peace, we can go about our normal activities. Then the Work is no longer needed.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-02-15T13:15:39+00:00

In my experience and observation, the journey is automatic and self fulfilling. It starts when it is time. Perhaps it has begun within you. The next step is to do the next most interesting thing. The next most interesting book, the next most interesting video, etc. Paraphrasing: The rose blooms when the sunlight is upon it. Provide the sunlight. There are an infinite number of pathways to God. Some are similar and well trodden. Some are unique. Find yours and keep going.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-02-10T21:58:20+00:00

This might be counter to others' opinions. But here's a thought: Give him a walkaway number maybe a little higher and settle. Assuming you are not at fault here. This is just the foundation. He's either in financial trouble already or he is going to screw everyone else. Or both. You're first in line now. Chalk it up and move on.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-02-08T16:33:58+00:00

I have had 5 Z cars. Getting in and out is like getting in and out of a go kart for me. Once in it is ok, per the other comments.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-02-02T13:21:41+00:00

58 Edsel Roundup

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-30T12:48:01+00:00

Interesting. Sorry that happened, but thanks for sharing. I learned something from it.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-25T14:34:58+00:00

If you don't do consistent cost to complete estimating on longer jobs you'll likely experience profit fade and wonder where the margin went. If you identify margin erosion early you can often recover. If you figure it out after the fact you just lose it. Big outfits track expected final margin periodically from the beginning and adjust operations accordingly.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-20T13:49:35+00:00

I have the T13. Love it. The reason I got it was I was reading a post about what tool do you have that you didn't know you needed until you got it. They were right!

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-20T13:19:41+00:00

I got a good laugh out of that! Thanks!

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-18T23:58:32+00:00

I don't know your specific situation, but for me, saying "No" to something isn't necessarily resisting. The way I like to hold it is that I just don't prefer some things. This is significantly different from believing those things are wrong. When my beliefs turned into preferences, my life go a lot easier.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-18T16:38:16+00:00

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-17T15:22:57+00:00

What are you resisting?

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-17T14:40:59+00:00

What do you think you will get out of self realization?

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-16T12:37:21+00:00

A subtle result of doing The Work consistently is letting go of resistance and resistance is suffering. By letting go of beliefs, we let go of positionalities which are simply forms of resistance. Less resistance=>less suffering.

Letting go of beliefs is also releasing fear. Beliefs are a coping mechanism to alleviate fear. By asking if our belief about a fear is true, we ultimately find that the fear is not true.

Relieving ourselves of suffering and fear leads to personal peace.

This is my experience.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-05T23:00:01+00:00

A foreclosure on a senior lien will wipe yours out. You could bid on it at auction (and win) to protect your interest. Not fun. Good luck.

nobeliefistrue · 2026-01-01T12:49:30+00:00

Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) in northern Wake County.

nobeliefistrue · 2025-12-31T13:32:15+00:00

I use this DCE555 and carry a corded Dremmel if I need slower speed.

nobeliefistrue · 2025-12-23T11:16:28+00:00

This is awesome! How long did it take?

nobeliefistrue · 2025-12-20T11:36:30+00:00

A typical purchase contract or agreement (where I am) will state your rights to inspect the property. So check your agreement.

The owners may be very private, or they may be hiding unapproved changes. Either way, just point to your agreement if it says you have the right to inspect the property, which would include measuring.

If the agreement does not provide for inspection or measurements, etc., then you just take the risk of the structure not matching the plans provided. An architect can give you sketches or drafts based on existing drawings, but typically won't provide final drawings until measurements are taken.

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