The Still Presence Within: The Art of Being a Witness

The ability to witness one’s thoughts, emotions, and mental states is not only a spiritual practice—it is the gateway to freedom, clarity, and true self-mastery. To witness is to stand apart from the inner turbulence and observe in stillness, without judgment or attachment.

We will explore:

• The nature and power of the witness self (sakshi)
• How to recognize and step back from identification with thoughts and emotions
• The role of witness-consciousness in freeing ourselves from egoic patterns