In actual fact, we use only physically provable facts (first hand seen, heard, smelled, tasted, touched), to substantiate what we say we know. Until the very recent time of movies and photographs, (which could also be forged), there was no proof of anything: unless the person was standing present and acknowledged it to someone else… Continue reading What do we “know”?
Category: How We See the World
Spinoza – A complete Guide to Life
Zen Mind Beginners Mind
Shunryu Suzuki This book is the most fundamental books of teaching that i have found in my life, in terms of how to use this mind, and a worldview. This book has been in my life for over 40 years of my Zen practice. Here is an audio book for anyone who is interested. _/\_… Continue reading Zen Mind Beginners Mind
Mutual Respect between Humans
it seems to be that: 1.) If we realize that all humans are connected to the Creator - The Life Source, then we can realize that we all drink from the same spring of living water.2.) As we reach for certainty in our beliefs about how everything works, we push our overzealous certainty on others… Continue reading Mutual Respect between Humans
Using our mind…..
We are taught that we need to pick a side... that one of the various popular narratives is correct (especially in a time when sensationalism is running amok) , but we can listen, strain the raw data thru out teeth, and find what we believe and come to our own conclusions about what the reality… Continue reading Using our mind…..
Superstition interpreted as “Evil”
One of the superpowers that the human mind has, is the ability to imagine, and dream up all sorts of things that aren't real. Many of those stories arise from our fear, which originated from our fear of the unknown.... Add to this, ancient boogeymen who were made up for all sorts of reasons. Most… Continue reading Superstition interpreted as “Evil”
A discussion on what “Heaven” and “Spirit” might mean….
G:I have a question... might sound like i am not being serious, but i am being serious... Where do you think Heaven is? Obviously its not "up in the sky" where Jesus is said to have ascended.... Scientifically speaking.... that doesn't work, although it perhaps was taught that way 2000 years ago so folks could… Continue reading A discussion on what “Heaven” and “Spirit” might mean….
Objective Reality vs Subjective Interpretation of Reality.
When objective reality ceases to exist, in our way of seeing the world ... (no longer is a cup a cup... no, it's not a cup anymore... and nothing can be proven as objective fact) .... (which is a solid misunderstanding of what science is discovering)and all that is left is our subjective interpretation of… Continue reading Objective Reality vs Subjective Interpretation of Reality.
The Worldview of the antlike miniscule “me” experienced by this person: For what it is worth
i am making a "faith statement" here.It is what it is.It may help someone else, but should only help, in that the person reading would double down in their diligence to experience THEIR kaleidoscope life to the fullest.As far as i know, we only have this one physical life to do that in.Anything else is… Continue reading The Worldview of the antlike miniscule “me” experienced by this person: For what it is worth
Science, Superstition and Beliefs
One of the wonderful things about living in the 21st century, is that scientific research relating to the human body and mind has begun to, in some cases prove... and in other cases debunk, many of the speculative theories about our view of the human body and mind which have been passed down to us… Continue reading Science, Superstition and Beliefs
Reality is Dharma 