I’m not sure what you mean by “allow.” If you are talking about your worldview, then it is up to you to evaluate ideas rather than screen them out. Why is your knowledge and experience not included? Or are you talking about aligning with a worldview that is not your own?
I thought Mark was referring to the instinct we all have to navigate our environment by screening out phenomena that is not the "fittest" to acknowledge. Like we are filtering out ( or incapable of detecting ) sounds only bats can hear. The myriad of stuff we don't see, or hear, or smell, ...etc.
The exact nature of existence is, as far as I can discern, something that our physical existence cannot hold out for long. Our brains seem to be filtering out stimuli that would confuse us and endanger our survival.
Yes, that's what I mean. "hold out for long" is very relative. There is a lot of debate about what we can "allow".
I can’t imagine a world that requires no explanation. What does that mean?
I know it is a tough one to imagine. I think you have to suspend the act of mental processing...meditation...slow it down until it is like a clear smooth ,still, surface of a pond ( absent the ripples of thought ) and then remember as much as possible what it was like to be 3 years old. Never thinking about the world, just interacting with it. I don't mean become as uninformed as a three year old
just as unencumbered by the yoke us adults often carry.
I would suggest that we are largely distracted by the material world in our interactions, but the filter I spoke of is in place. It is only when we sit down and turn our attention inwards that we realise, to use a metaphor, how full the tree is of monkeys. Of course, we have the impression, especially if we are in the flow of what we are doing, of being free of the mind-chatter, but it is an illusion.
No, only looking back on our timeless experience is possible...not while it is in reality happening. No illusion until we have a "concept" of that time.
How about not thinking? Or at least learning to let thoughts pass without engaging with them? If we only gain some peace by trying to get in the flow by interacting with the world, we could burn out quickly. Of course, if you are an extrovert, you enjoy interacting with people, but every extrovert has a little introvert in them, yearning for peace.
Great idea. Lets all try it more.
Who are the major players? The wholeness of being is something to fathom, not assume. Until you know its depth, you don’t know what you are overlooking.
There is nothing wrong with perceiving life more as a dance and allowing a more playful attitude. Jesus is sometimes symbolically represented as a dancer, particularly in hymns and poetry and called the “Lord of the Dance,” but additionally, in Hindu mythology, the god Shiva is often depicted as Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, who performs the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Oh, I was talking about all the media GURU's out these days. I won't begin to name them all, but we all have a few favorites that a bunch of people follow closely and intently. Fathom is a good word, I like the word "grok". Google it if you don't know it's entomology. It is a fun word that means "fathom" I think. Yes, I agree.
Now you are talkin' brother. The love of "play" is paramount in our ability to thrive. It IS the motivating force with us. When we are tired of playing...which includes, exploring, eating, and the opposite, working on something, ( art ) ( crafts ), we rest, and sleep. In our play and dance we will encounter all of life, including the dark side. Some people just love the dark, and very dark , depressing, scary, and dangerous places. Some don't. We are free to dance however it happens.
This isn’t bad advice for someone satisfied with their life and what they understand. But it is not an argument against delving into the mysteries of traditions, meditation, contemplation, or prayer. We all have our preferences.
I agree, and would never discourage curiosity about anything. I put on the brakes when I assume to know how myths are formed. Or I would never proclaim the I was an "old soul". The presumption of such mastery alludes me and cause alarm bells to ring in my being. I dislike immediately anyone who lords it over others with self-assuredness, and an assumed position also. Not a lot of humility in such a position, and talking and acting like one in authority, with a more advanced view point, or "tellin' it like it REALLY is".. Nope, I put on the brakes. Going on about what the old testament means TO A CHRISTIAN! Not to the other 3/4's of the people who use the book as there beacon of truth.
I feel like you and I are playing around in a similar ball park. Our styles are a bit in conflict and I think getting to know each other is going to work out fine. I am glad you are feeling fee enough to let loose here. It is very refreshing!!!
I love you.
