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Discovering Either
Posted by Amias
on Saturday, November 7, 2009
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This observation is not new to me, as I have been aware of it for sometimes now. My beliefs change with my age and experiences, but not always at the same time. There are some experiences that do not require age, however they influence one’s thinking. Than again, when my age and experiences are equal, as it relates to my beliefs, major changes take place that not only sway my thoughts, but also direct my actions.
Such is my beliefs in Creation and the Creator of such --- as it relates to Humanity as a whole. All human thoughts are creative and inspiring, but not necessarily for the good of all humanity.
All judgments can be justified, if one is looking for justification. But the one that judges, without fail, will be judged. On the other hand, observation, as others may have discovered, is the surest way to keep one safe from judging. With observation, one can speak for a surety, whereas with judgment one can only speculate.
So for me, the statement below is from my observation, and this observation is used only to validate my beliefs for myself.
Beyond words is pass understanding, and pass understanding lives the Creator of existence, and the name of this Creator, no human being knows or can recall --- thus principalities were created to manipulate the minds of the ignorant, and man-made gods were created to control the ignorant.
These gods created two major principalities, religion and politic, to keep the human mind occupied with chaos, and to enslave humanity in a vortex of illusions. From this pretext human thoughts are created, which give birth to all polarities, whereas is the basic of all text written by the hands of humanity.
This is the truth as I have experienced it --- however, the question that begs to be answered is the why of it all, and thus our individual paths are created in search for the answer to this universal question, and all that it entails.
This search becomes the beginning of every human journey, how it ends follow us pass the death of the human flesh --- and each journey is as different as the leaves on a tree or snow flakes.
Needless to say, once those who are thought of as ignorant becomes aware of their own truth, by whatever means that validate this truth to their satisfaction, the use of religion and politic to control will be muted.
As such I concur that even if something or someone stands in the same place at the same time, their position will always be different.
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Excerpts from an unpublished manuscript:
The Fifth Element (Either, Or, In-between Revealed)
Section III - Discovering Either (Pages 65-66)
Written & Copyrighted by Amias. All rights reserved.
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so very true observation...
happy sunday..
Wonderful words/food for thinking. :)
I think that 'the search' is not only the start to every human journey, but also a large part of the journey.
I'll speak for myself and say that in my lifelong search for the truth about creators, religion, and other such metaphysical things we always seem to know so little about, I have found that we will probably always have that challenge of not knowing what the big "TRUTH" is. In fact, I think that this is just meant to be, because there are certain things in life that are meant to remain as unknowns. My final judgment of truth, then, is for me to try and find it inside myself by finding out who I really am. A daunting task, to say the least, but always easier than trying to chase a truth that will always elude me. Amias, your words here will spark a reaction in every heart, every mind. We all have had, and will continue to have, these moments of "discovering".
Nevine
Shraddha thanks for taking the time to read me.
TabithaI have to agree with you, a large part of our lives is about the journey, as I am sixty, about to be sixty-one, and I am still on this journey.
Nevine I agree with you. Finding the truth in oneself is a daunting task. I used to disconnect myself from the world around me, blaming it all on my history, and it caused me great pain. I ran around in circles with myself. These days, I speak, when I speak, it’s based solely on my experiences and beliefs.
It was only after I took the “us” and the “we” out of my journey, and replaced it with the “I”, that I begin to find my way to my own truth. I have to say, old as I am, I am still discovering this truth. Of course it helps when I stopped judging myself based on what others think. I learned a long time ago, life is all about mirrors.
quite true that no two human beings can ever have exactly the same perspective on the world; and yet, we can through common experience and through the practice of empathy and good will reach common ground.
Yes, Sue, I agree that our commonalities can help us all reach common grounds. I will be glad when the day come where we can all, individually and collectively, practice goodwill towards our fellow human being, and if this ever happen, it will be because of our commonalities, rather than our differences. At least this is what I believe.
Life is truly a journey of inquiry. Love your perspective.
peace,
JP/deb
Amias, this was too deep and now my brain hurts from thinking. I analyze, I over-think and sometimes over react. We all have our own truths, all variable and ever-changing, stemming from our own experiences and perceptions of life and the universe at large. The journey doesn't end until we close our eyes for good. History is part of us but doesn't have to define us. Maybe I'm stepping out on a limb here but this is just my personal view. We all look for something definitive to give us an identity outside of our namesake. Each day I search, each day I ache for an answer. Perhaps I will never get that answer until I see what's on the other side of life. I've accepted that nothing in life is guaranteed but death not even finding or defining Truth but that doesn't stop me from questing.
Deep thoughts my sister.
You give us much to think about. The constant search makes life tangible, potent. I enjoyed this post. Thank you!
Thank you JP/deb, and peace right back at ya!
Sharla, there are times my hunger to be understood --- to understand --- to communicate --- on a certain level is so great, I become physically ill when I can’t. Thinking doesn’t hurt my brain, but not being able to communicate that which I think, in a way that is clearly understood, at times does. I write while I am sleep, and when put to sleep; in the midst of being awaken I speak a strange language that I don’t understand. Have you ever heard the saying, “alone in a crowd”, well this is how I feel 90% of the time. I blame no one for this, because for me, I believe, this is how I am supposed to be. The why of it escapes me, but I have accepted it.
I thank you for your thoughts, as they are precious to me. They help me understand myself, while in this place that I find myself in from time to time.
Septembermom thank you, I so agree with you.
I believe that when we look at ourselves, we see the result of a system that has grown rather than dwindled. A complex mass of capabilities. We move, we use our hands, we want things. Someday, another system will replace us. I don't believe in an architect, because it always begs the question, who designed the architect?
Thank you Jason, you have hit the nail on the head ... "who Created the Creator"? ...
Most folks I met, including myself, wants to believe in something greater then ourselves, and the mere fact that I can not raise my hand and create another human being, but I can give birth to one, makes me believe there is a higher being, and like you said, if this is so --- who created the Higher Being. It's like going around in circles, which came first "the chicken or the egg?" It took the chicken to produce the egg and the egg to produce the chicken.
It is in this state of being that humanity is so gullible and whomever can convince us of their idea is what we usually accept --- until we think differently and move on. It is this thinking differently from the massive that isolate the seekers, of whatever.
I also agree that it is quite valuable for each of us to find our own truth and to honor this truth. Life is then imbued with vitality and so much more. Lovely writing on your truth and perspectives.
I do believe that a vision seen by more than one will always be different because we are all on our own indivual journey and when we happen to meet on the same road in our search for answers...they will be open to truth in each one`s eyes.
I certainly enjoyed reading about part of your travels.
I admire how open you keep your mind to absorb your surroundings on your journey.
Thank you for sharing some of these gems.