Philosophical Speculations

God I love that and I love your comment! I'm not a follower of poetry as a rule because it's hard to separate the wheat from the chaff.. I was a profesional artist for about 15 years although I never was comfortable with that title. But if you are going to play in that arena you have to play by thei...

I believe a reset is coming and humanity is about to "reap the whirlwind". How much the outcome and the direction it takes has to do with consciousness is beyond me. Let me ask how many here are "converts" to idealism and how much have your daily lives and values changed due to t...

I understand. Many who comment use tons of very formal language and zero substance. I'll do better after my left hand heals from a chainsaw injury. I wasn't cut but a kickback wrecked a tendon. I can type as fast as most secretaries, although with many more errors. This hen pecking is driving me cra...

I'm not surprised by your response. I've had the opportunity to live this crazy diverse life and one learns in a hurry every religion, craft, discipline, culture etc. has it's own vocabulary. Consequently I've adopted a "close enough" approach because there is no way I can keep up with all...

I'm curious, what is your job or was your job? The reason I am asking I have never been in an environment where anyone dissects words in a conversation like you and Shu. Don't get me wrong I have worked in environments where no one was a native English speaker and if someone were to misunderstand my...

In my mind Bernardo's reaction is a sympathetic one. We have all had such experiences. When I look back at my 67 years I have had at least 100 cringe worthy experiences that generate everything from embarrassment to deep shame so I empathize with Bernardo but do not have sympathy for him or the anim...

I'm sorry, my reply wasn't very clear. i understand compassion. What I didn't understand were a couple of the other words. I am a very compassionate person by nature. My question is what is the root of my compassion? Does it come from an effective place or an ineffective place? I assume you have rea...

I think assuming it is meaningless would be the greatest mistake. But what is important in my mind is where does the meaning come from. As an example if someone wrongs me I must register that wrong for a whole host of reasons. Now if I am a super developed intellect (which obviously I am not) I migh...

What if there are no right or wrongs in idealism ? What if that belief just points to an inner need to justify our actions and give meaning to our lives? If we are truly connected can we really hurt someone else? In reality we are just hurting ourselves. My personal feelings are that we are here to ...

I agree I think! In the tradition I follow the focus for "sin" is 100% personal. You can't fix another person's sin However you are free to act on another person's action if their actions cause harm. As an example the executioner might weep for the condemned but personal responsibility req...