Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (Oct 2025)

Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless This Retreat involves a deep exploration of what is it that i present always, unchanging and timeless. The 'how to' of realising that. There are 6*1.5 sessions in total plus shorter Q&A videos preceeding each session. This is a new way of sharing. The invitation is to focus in-depth on the shorter form videos first, reflect and meditate upon them one by one followed by the full context of the whole session.` One grouping like this is being released each week for 6 weeks from 14 November 2025. Use the Journal Section of the App on your profile Page to note down any key insights that emerge for you.

Lessons

Work through them in order.

Lesson 1How can we be more accepting? (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S1)
Video10 min
How can we be more accepting? (Retreat Extract Oct 2025 D1 S1) Acceptance is central to Self Realisation versus trying to control life at every step. Philip offers clarity on the nature of the I thought and its obsession with itself and disasterising life in its attempts to control what happens. Key is trusting that which never changes i.e. which is Infinite Silence/Awareness.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 2Who am I talking to? (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S1)
Video6 min
Who am I talking to? (Oct 2025 Retreat Extract D1 S1) In meditation Philip invited an inquiry about choice. This question explores and offers insight about who or what is making that choice. Ultimately it is Awareness/Silence is that in 'charge.' The question is directed at going beyond the mind identity.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 3How long does it take to manifest? (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S1)
Video6 min
How long does it take to manifest? (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S1) Philip offers insight on trusting and inspired action and the importance of listening from within to guide our practical steps or in some case simply waiting.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 4Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (D1 S1)
Video89 min
Retreat: Unchanging & Timeless (Day 1 Session 1) 11th October 2025 (Date on intro incorrect month sorry!) This retreat explores in depth two key inquiries: What never changes and what takes no time? The inner-standing of these is fundamental to Self Realisation. D1 S1: What Never Changes? 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:58: Theme for today - What Never Changes? 00:04:48 (Meditation) - rooted in 'Who am I? and exploring that which sees. 00:30:04 (End of meditation) 00:30:43 Ben - There is only one 'me?' 00:31:40 (Question) Jo - Who am I talking to? 00:36:33 John - Before the original I thought 00:48:20 Philip - Soul is misunderstood because it is taken to be an individual 00:56:11 Philip - You will not find peace in the mind 00:57:32 Philip - The identity I will be overwhelmed by this 01:02:42 (Question) Jo - How to be more accepting? 01:08:21 Philip insight on: Is awareness affected in any way? 01:11:45 (Question) Annette - How long does it take to manifest? 01:15:40 John - The desire for the outcome often pushes it away 01:16:50 - The sense of a doer begins to disappear 01:20:07 Philip - The illusory I can experience but the problem lies when we identify with it 01:21:30 Jean - I loved the ego and integrated it into silence 01:22:50 John - ‘Ego’, Love it to death 01:24:31 Philip - NDE’s and the feeling of acceptance 01:27:21 OutroLocked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 5The Singing Bowl Example (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S2)
Video7 min
The Singing Bowl Example (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S2) In this video Philip gives a practical example of Awareness and identifying with the identity self and the suffering that comes with it. All vibrations return to Silence. Sound or vibrations/phenomena always have Silence as the backdrop.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 6A Living Soul Realisation (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S2)
Video6 min
A Living Soul Realisation (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S2) Sometimes the dawning realisations can be very quiet yet just as profound. Not all seeings need to come with bells and whistles.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 7What is awakening? (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S2)
Video6 min
What is awakening? (Oct 2025 Retreat Extract D1 S2) The question emerged in the Retreat and whether it depends on certain experiences. Philip clarifies and sets out a summary of three perspectives: Absolute, Ego Perspective and No distance between you and it. An additional note to the video: The actual Realisation experience in the human will be expderiential, unequivocal and will normally depending how your journey has progressed involve a number of energetic experiences on the journey and also in the process itself. Related video: Understading Kundalini in the Self Realisation Programme Category.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 8Knowing, Thinking and Trust (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S2)
Video12 min
Knowing, Thinking and Trust (Oct 2025 Retreat D1 S2) A question is asked about recognising knowing, whether we need to think our way through problems and trusting the heart. The answers are there waiting to be realised. Philip uses the example of Einstein and The Theory of Relativity to demonstrate the insight.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 9Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (D1 S2)
Video94 min
Retreat- Unchanging and Timeless: (Day 1 Session 2) 11th October 2025 This retreat explores in depth two key inquiries: What never changes and what takes no time? The inner-standing of these is fundamental to Self Realisation. D1 S2:What Never Changes? 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Jolene - Searching for what I already had 00:10:29 PW - “The key question, Who or what saw the appearance of disappearing?” 00:13:40 John - The ego leads you into a trap 00:15:39 PW - “Enlightenment is the nature of existence” 00:17:50 (Singing Bowl) example… PW - To have sound, you have to have silence in the background. 00:27:10 PW - This awareness is not personal 00:28:10 Ruth Anne - Realisations without effort 00:32:52 PW - Little shifts toward realisation 00:41:11 Jolene - Seeing beyond the mundane 00:45:42 Lisa - Recognising the awareness 00:48:30 Alexander - The darkness (ego) never wins 00:52:17 PW - Attachment is dying off 00:54:00 Sarah - Seeing what comes and goes 00:59:19 PW - A Living Soul Realisation 01:03:18 Lisa - All experiences are different 01:04:17 Lisa - What is awakening? 01:09:20 (Question) Annette - Knowing, thinking and trust 01:20:27 David - Helping with awareness 01:25:55 Lisa - Feeling a sense of safety 01:28:04 Annette - Different expectations 01:30:00 John - Lack of humility 01:32:45 OutroLocked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 10Is there a difference between Self Realisation and Awakening? (October D1 S3 Q1)
Video6 min
Is there a difference between Self Realisation and Awakening? Day 1, Session 3 Q1 Philip clarifies the various terms Self Realisation, Enlightenment, Non-Duality and potential confusion with the word Awakening.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 11How can we do anything without the Self? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q2)
Video10 min
How can we do anything without the Self? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q2) This question explores what is necessary for Self Realisation, busyness, beingness and inspired action from the heart.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 12Am I on the right path? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q3)
Video3 min
Am I on the right path? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q3) This question crops up on the journey and it bears some clarification. Philip expands on what the experience of the path means and the ultimate truth that our essence is already that which is sought.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 13Should we listen to awareness (October 2025 D1 S3 Q4)
Video6 min
Should we listen to awareness? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q4) A question arose about listening to inner prompts and following the messages. Philip offers insight and cites examples about why the Soul might bring about things that the mind would never choose.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 14Does the Universe give us what we need? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q5)
Video6 min
Does the Universe give us what we need? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q5) Sometimes things manifest that we would not consciously choose, yet all manifestations are in service of this Self Realisation.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 15Is there any truth in old Souls? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q6)
Video14 min
Is there any truth in old Souls? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q6) Philip clarifies what the term points to and the nature of time and the timeless nature of the Universe. It also explores the nature of evolution. This will blow your mind yet it's part of Self Realisation.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 16Is there such a thing as time? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q7)
Video6 min
Is there such a thing as time? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q7) Time is a gift but often treated as a weapon we use against ourselves. Peace and true joy is timeless.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 17Is it possible to see future lives? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q8)
Video7 min
Is it possible to see future lives? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q8) Premonitions, future events and so forth may all appear in consciousness and there are multiple examples of this and Philip gives some examples and insight as to how/why this happens.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 18Do we need to kill the ego? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q9)
Video9 min
Do we need to kill the ego? (October 2025 D1 S3 Q9) The ego is often seen as the 'bad guy' yet Philip clarifies it's actually a tool within consciousness. It is part of the unique manifestation in your form. There is nothing for you to overcome. There is nothing for you to prove.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 19Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (D1 S3)
Video97 min
Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (Day 1 Session 3) 11th October 2025 This retreat explores in depth two key inquiries: What never changes and what takes no time? The inner-standing of these is fundamental to Self Realisation. D1 S3 What never changes? 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:48 Humility 00:02:13 John - Having gratitude the Silence has found you 00:06:30 John - Becoming aware of all experiences 00:07:14 Philip - I am reluctant to speak of stages to realisation 00:08:39 (Question) Jo - Is there a difference between self realisation and awakening? 00:13:06 John - Becoming aware of ego 00:17:32 - Philip - Why share? Compelling Compassion 00:19:19 (Question) Sarah - How can we do anything without the self? 00:29:00 (Question) Philip - Am I on the right path? 00:31:11 (Question) Julie - Should we listen to awareness? 00:35:59 (Question) Annette - Does the Universe give us what we need? 00:40:47 (Question) John - Is there any truth in Old Souls? 00:53:22 (Question) Annette - Is there such a thing as time? 00:57:42 (Question) Jo - Is it possible to see future lives? 01:04:00 John - The realisation that happiness does not come from wealth 01:11:47 PW - (Meditation) What never changes? 01:22:10 End of meditation. This is simple, nothing profound about this, we are already this 01:27:50 (Question) Ben - Do we need to kill the ego? 01:35:05 Conclusion 01:35:35 OutroLocked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 20How do you know you are real? (October 2025 D2 S1 Q1)
Video15 min
How do you know you are real? (October 2025 D2 S1 Q1) Mediation included A profoundly important question that goes right to the heart of Self Realisation. Phillip offers insight and guides everyone into a meditation in which a series of key inquiries are explored.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 21The only block is belief (October 2025 D2 S1 Q2)
Video4 min
The only block is belief (October 2025 D2 S1 Q2) Insights is offered into belief being the only block to Self Realisation and he shares an empowering metaphor of the flatlanders.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 22Inner Standing Open Gaze Meditation (October 2025 D2 S1 Q3)
Video4 min
Inner Standing Open Gaze Meditation (October 2025 D2 S1 Q3) The Open Gaze Meditation is a powerful tool which you can try with someone. It can bring you to stillness and Silence. You can also try this on the App here: https://thelivingsoul.breakthroughapps.io/media?id=hKgwGRbW5nDZMmGEQcq2&dl=1Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 23The Alpha and the Omega (October 2025 D2 S1 Q4)
Video4 min
The Alpha and the Omega (October 2025 D2 S1 Q4) That which we truly are is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginnining and the end. This also points to the timeless nature of the Universe.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 24Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (D2 S1)
Video95 min
Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (12 Oct 2025 D2 S1) Day 2 of the Retreat's main theme is: "What takes no time?" This builds on and is intrinsically linked with the Day 1 theme: "What is it that never changes?" 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:08 Annette - Please speak about the ego a little more 00:04:44 PW - The personalised I is a necessary tool for the Universe to experience 00:08:19 PW - The ego is the link between the infinite and the finite 00:09:35 PW - “Perceptual Markers” 00:11:54 Annette - Ego is never discussed 00:12:38 PW - “The Only Block To The Realisation Of That Which You Truly Really Are, Is Belief” 00:15:42 Jean - My Cold just disappeared after mentioning a mere name 18:06 PW - This is an indication of a releasing of energy 00:22:30 (Question) Stefan - How Do You Know You Are Real? (Followed By Guided Meditation). 00:25:47 (Meditation) Who am I before this I thought? 00:35:47 (End of Meditation) 00:36:36 Stefan - I was watching the identity, so this could not be me 00:38:34 (Question) Stfan - If I can watch something, then can it be real? 00:40:58 PW - Ted talks: Jill Bolte Taylor presentation (My stroke of insight) 00:43:00 Insight on mass and energy: E = mc² 00:48:40 Alexander - Who am I without imagination? - I felt an expanse 00:50:00 David - When there is no observer… 00:52:00 Jo - Eye Gazing Exercises 00:54:58 Annette - Real or imagined 00:57:48 Sarah - They knew me 01:05:16 John - Vibrations 01:08:30 PW - What takes no time? 01:09:21 (Meditation) Who am I without or before time? 01:18:37 (End of Meditation) 01:20:02 PW - Challenging the doors of time 01:25:09 PW - “The Alpha And The Omega” 01:28:34 Ruth Anne - What was the sequence of inquiry in the meditation earlier? 01:31:39 Conclusion 1:33:20 OutroLocked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 25How to deal with symptons of a medical condition? (Oct 2025 D2 S2 Q1)
Video10 min
How to deal with symptons of a medical condition? (Oct 2025 Retreat D2 S2 Q1) The key to peace and still with any phenomena emotions, blocks, belief, physical symptoms is to recognise that which has always remained unchanging no matter what over any amount of time.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 26Profoundly Simple (Oct 2025 D2 S2 Q2)
Video5 min
Profoundly Simple (Oct 2025 Retreat D2 S2 Q2) Ultimately Self Realisation is profoundly simple. The purpose of practice and inquiry is to transcend it.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 27What does it mean to be complete? (Oct 2025 D2 S2 Q3)
Video10 min
What does it mean to be complete? (Oct Retreat 2025 D2 S2 Q3) The identity self is always on a constant search for fulfilment and completion. It's an endless search and it is suffering. Completeness is that which we truly are requiring nothing.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 28Sensations in the heart (Oct 2025 D2 S2 Q4)
Video10 min
Sensations in the heart (Oct Retreat 2025 D2 S2 Q4) Many phenomena may occur in meditation, heat, coolness, tingling and other variations. They are responses to shifts taking place in the experience of Awareness/Silence and dissolution of blocks, emotions, beliefs. The insights also explores Sidhis - i.e. phenomena such as clairvoyance, clairsentienc and so on.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 29Do I have free will? (Oct 2025 D2 S2 Q5)
Video20 min
Do I have free will? (Oct 2025 Retreat D2 S2 Q5) Do we have choice? Are we really making choices? Is it al just happening by itself. These are the questions being addressed in the video. Practical and experiential guidance is offered that we can all relate to. The universe is playing tag with itself. Philip also offers insight that the relative and the absolute are not separate but one.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 30Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (D2 S2 Oct 2025)
Video93 min
Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (Oct 2025 D2 S2) Day 2 Session 2 - What Takes No Time? The journey continues... 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:13 (Question) Jean - How to deal with symptoms of a medical condition? 00:10:17 Being completely seen 00:16:52 A space of complete stillness 00:14:23 Silence is seeing 00:16:50 I’m not used to not having thoughts 00:18:11 (Meditation) 00:30:44 (End of Meditation) 00:32:21 Profoundly Simple 00:37:06 (Question) Jo - What does it mean to be complete? 00:46:30 Ruth-Anne - I got a deep sense of connection with everybody 00:50:02 (Pause for Meditation) 01:03:45 (End of Meditation) 01:04:20 John - Sensations in the heart 01:13:31 (Question) Ley - Do I have free will? 01:26:53 PW - The Universal game of ‘hide & seek’ 01:32:15 OutroLocked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 31How do we deal with reactive responses? (Oct 2025 D2 S3 Q1)
Video14 min
How do we deal with reactive responses? (Oct 2025 D2 S3 Q1) We've all experienced reactive responses to people, places and events in life. Where does that come from and how to resolve that?Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 32When we release trauma - does this affect others? (D2 S3 Q2)
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When we release trauma - does this affect* others? (Oct 2025 D2 S3 Q2) (*typo in titles should read affect on video) If one goes through a shift in awareness and releases an 'old' or trauma connected with others it can impact the other even if they are not consciously aware of it.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 33How to change triggers for Silence? (D2 S3 Q3)
Video13 min
How to change triggers for Silence? (Oct 2025 D2 S3 Q4) Triggers can happen at any time, affect anyone but how do we move on when others aren't prepared to. How do we resolve this?Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 34If awareness is increasing globally, why is suffering increasing? (D2 S3 Q4)
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If awareness is increasing globally, why is suffering increasing? (Oct 2025 D2 S3 Q4) Awakening is happening at increasing rate worldwide, yet there appears to be a lot suffering and trauma surfacing. Philip offers insight as to what is unfolding and transpiring.Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 35Do outer appearances change after realisation? (D2 S3 Q5)
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Do outer appearances change after realisation? (Oct 2025 D2 S3 Q5) Will all the appearances be the same whether the realisation has flowered in one being or another? What is the experience like?Locked — subscribe to unlock
Lesson 36Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (D2 S3)
Video96 min
Retreat - Unchanging and Timeless (D2 S3 October 2025) What Takes No Time? 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:57 (Question) Ruth Anne - How to deal with reactive responses? 00:13:12 (Question) Stefan - Does this method mentioned, affect others too? 00:16:47 (Question) Sarah - How to change triggers for Silence? PW - Trust the Silence 00:29:08 (Question) Alexander - As awareness understanding increases, why is there an increase in suffering? 00:36:08 (Question) Ben - Do outer appearances change after realisation? ————— 48 00:51:40 PW - What this isn’t: a classroom… 00:55:55 (Short Meditation) The essence of meditation is awareness… PW - Awareness is never not here 01:00:37 (End of meditation) Ben - In all 3 questions awareness is 01:03:55 PW - The Silence holds all the answers 01:07:50 Stefan - Understanding what is meant by ‘known’? 01:09:10 Ben - Trying to be aware when watching ordinary things… 01:10:48 Stefan - Something woke in me when listening to a movie… 01:12:53 Ben - The ego is getting attached to peace 01:15:29 Sarah - Keeping a part of me on the awareness 01:19:15 Ben - The mistake of seeing awareness as an emotion 01:21:15 Sarah - Notice things with a spaciousness 01:23:30 PW - A walking meditation, all of it can be a meditation 01:24:10 Alexander - Gifts from awareness to itself 01:25:20 PW - Following the calling from within & having nothing to learn 01:26:46 David - Stop trying to save the world & enjoy 01:28:19 Alexander - Using religion for an excuse for war 01:31:08 John - If you are busy searching there is no-one home when God knocks… 01:31:50 John - A good exercise is to be aware that you are not aware 01:33:05 (Conclusion) - What is it that never changes & what takes no time? 01:34:046 OutroLocked — subscribe to unlock