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- Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Pictorial Thinking
- Replies: 75
- Views: 37334
Re: Pictorial Thinking
I'm experiencing an out-flowing of associations with this 'pictorial thinking' theme. Not making a profound statement but surely enjoying the process. Here's an old photo of me and a recent song by Jacob Collier... https://scontent.fhnl3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/230797643_10159491621349938_7424...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Pictorial Thinking
- Replies: 75
- Views: 37334
Re: Pictorial Thinking
From this perspective it should be easier to see how the vividness in which we imagine the envelope in meditation is completely secondary. Even if we can visualize it in photorealistic vividness, we still can't see anything of what is written inside. What's inside comes from the opposite direction,...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Pictorial Thinking
- Replies: 75
- Views: 37334
Re: Pictorial Thinking
This expectation for the image itself to be the source of more exoteric perceptions and deeper insights could be heightened if we have a rich visualization capacity to begin with. In that case, we may more easily lose sight of the intuitive gestures that are made in the process of concentration, th...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:59 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: KASTRUP AND SHELDRAKE ON THE COSMIC MIND
- Replies: 227
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Re: KASTRUP AND SHELDRAKE ON THE COSMIC MIND
I'm sorry, Lou, but I came across this humorous comparison from Owen Barfield and want to share it : ) *** But let me give a brief example of what I mean by the gap. There are among us those who by their own mental effort have arrived at a position which is quite in harmony with one or more of the ...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Pictorial Thinking
- Replies: 75
- Views: 37334
The pictorial thinking of moonassi
Some might resonate with the mind illustrations of moonassi. I surely do. This one struck me as 'instant karma' and made me laugh. There is so much more to explore. Do have a look. Also, his interviews, which translate well, offer an exploration of his thoughts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/co...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: ChatGPT answers metaphysical questions :)
- Replies: 65
- Views: 36337
Re: Interesting AI image
What does that mean - could you elaborate a little more? Spirit has told me that in my final days, be they few or many, my mission is to be a happy person. Play is the way I'm doing it. Sometimes ii is super and sometimes I 'fall down, go boom.' That's how "the perfect joy" works. Yes but...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: What is a 'being'or a 'self'?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 17495
What is a 'being'or a 'self'?
"Honoring the Wild Proliferation of Earthly Perspectives" is a probing discussion of perennial problems of language and being by two of my favorite writers, David Abram is a leading proponent of developing an evolved animism and Merlin Sheldrake's best-selling fungal frolic "Entangle...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: ChatGPT answers metaphysical questions :)
- Replies: 65
- Views: 36337
Re: Interesting AI image
Thanks for the poke Federica. Nowadays play is almost always worth my time and focus. You know -- for the fun of it. What does that mean - could you elaborate a little more? Spirit has told me that in my final days, be they few or many, my mission is to be a happy person. Play is the way I'm doing ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: ChatGPT answers metaphysical questions :)
- Replies: 65
- Views: 36337
Re: Interesting AI image
Lou, is this supposedly creative play really worth your time and focus? No story in things like that. Who wants to get scammed? Your story is much more interesting. Side note: this empty figure is not only empty but disproportionate and cut at elbow-level I understand what you mean and agree if it ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:32 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: ChatGPT answers metaphysical questions :)
- Replies: 65
- Views: 36337
Re: Interesting AI image
Lou, is this supposedly creative play really worth your time and focus? No story in things like that. Who wants to get scammed? Your story is much more interesting. Side note: this empty figure is not only empty but disproportionate and cut at elbow-level I understand what you mean and agree if it ...