New Knowledge

November 20, 2011 at 7:22 pm (Experiments In)

Consider this:

Knowledge is material, “real” in the sense of it’s possession of concrete, definitive matter.

I look at my bicycle.   There comes the image of this particular machine and then the memories of all of my experiences with this idea. This is followed by the sensations and emotions connected with this image.

There comes, also, the responses and reactions to the interaction with this idea; my mind communicates with my body the idea of the bicycle. My body then responds, whether positively or otherwise, to the introduction of specific chemicals via the brain.

Can it be assumed then, based upon the preceding statements, that one must be prepared, consciously, to take in new knowledge? Can it be said that it is all of one’s prior experiences with knowledge that prevents the introduction of new knowledge? Is it physical, mental, and emotional conditioning that is required for the understanding of new knowledge?

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At A Glance

November 20, 2011 at 6:21 pm (Expression)

“Man is a machine. All of his deeds, actions, words, thoughts, feelings, convictions, opinions,  and habits are the results of external influences, external impressions. Out of himself a man cannot produce a single thought, a single action.” Gurdjieff

 

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Disguised By Chatter

November 18, 2011 at 7:43 pm (Revelation)

About the galaxies, I know little. Of planets, suns and satellites, I can tell you little to nothing. I do not know the names of clouds, the migration patterns of elk or geese and I have never known the abbreviationsfound on the periodic table of elements. You could say that I am an ignorant, unlearned man.

Yet, of the forecasting of the changes of my moods, I can speak forever. Should you desire to know of the patterns that once made me a machine, I will divulge all. Ask of me what pinnings move my handand my heart, to form poetry or cast away fears, and you will know, certainly as I do.

You could say that I am an unusual man. I hold no degrees yet I calculate the degrees that divide my good sense from my bad habits. I haven’t any passports or visas yet I have seen the world’s wonders from within, and without.

If I should choose to, I could relinquish my responsibilities to self.

What, then, would that make me?

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There Are Ages Between You and I

November 17, 2011 at 5:36 pm (Expression)

The images projected against the backdrop of breezes and stones throw.

The Way

Right and Wrong; Things Working and Things That Fail

When the mists recede, the Way is revealed.

It is the Way that separates us and there are ages between you and I.

Masculine. Feminine. Dissolution. Emanation.

It is the way that separates us, that places ages between you and I.

The world seems to be at war against itself, the world within each of us, as it has been defined by and governed by those outside of us. Civilization, society, call it what you will; it will erupt in war and turmoil at a moments notice; it will inspire sublime bliss, passion, as the next moments pass. It remains, forever at odds, forever in peace, confounding as if in direct collaboration with the Mystery Itself.

At what Navel does the reconciliation of the seeming dual-nature of things begin?

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November 17, 2011 at 5:35 pm (Revelation)

The brilliance of my heart is often overshadowed by the ineptitude of ego; when moved by compassion I have found myself tripped up by the self-indulgences of  my ego.

 

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Inward-Facing Palm

November 17, 2011 at 2:13 pm (Uncategorized)

Greetings and Salutations!

I am very eager to begin but I want to get some introductory words out of the way. Words left unsaid have a strange habit of turning up later, and at the worst times.

I wanted an opportunity to vocalize my newfound sense of self, while maintaining my relationships with the world around me. It was suggested that I start this blog and here I find myself, unsure of all the same things as before while still engaging with all I presently posess.

I wrote once that anything worth saying should instead be written and this blog will be my attempt to remain true to this idea. That said, I have a burning desire to reconcile my perspective on the world and my perspective on my self. It is this desire that has overwhelmed all other ‘normal’ drives and motivations; I would certainly like to know why but more importantly, I want to discover how this desire can be put to best use for myself and my fellows. Can my secret obsession serve?

I have come to many conclusions about this existence that I feel may help to add clarity to my worldview as I go along. It will be most helpful to have as a record this blog of my unfiltered thoughts, reactions, and feelings to compare to the theories, notes, and experiments I produce in my ‘spare’ time.

Thank you for your time and indulgence,

EqualityNow1

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