“We see each other as we seem, not as we are.”
The Trees for the Forest
Iam Saums – Beyond our institutional and social conditioning, we have our own personal programming. Whether it is our defense mechanisms, individuation, societal integration or self-righteousness, our selective conditions inhibit our interpretation and perception.
The common element in these human behaviors is ego.
The mind is a complex organism with conscious, intuitive and subliminal activity. It is a dense forest within which we often lose ourselves. Yet, it is not the thoughts we conjure, it is the point of perception we adopt and apply to navigate our way through the nuances of social reality. Continue reading
Patrick Wood – There’s a big word that you can add to your vocabulary: Simulacrum. It is a hard word to wrap your head around, but one you are not too likely to forget. Indeed, you should not forget it!
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Tesla.
Ted Ning – I have always had a fondness for inspiring legends or tales that have a nugget of wisdom attached. I recall a Chinese tale from Huai Nanzi about an old man who lost a horse. This fable seems very relevant in today’s world:
Shelley M. White – What if you found out there was a key that would enable you to open and close your doors of perception at will, void of psychedelics? What if you found out you not only held the key, but you were the key? Would you unlock the doors, or keep them shut?