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Post by I AM the Way on Sept 6, 2012 11:45:34 GMT -6
Inquiry: Are YOU your ideas? Some people are more than their ideas, other people are less. There should be separation, of course. Ideas are double edged swords... full of endless possibilities and debilitating limitations.
Awake!
VS
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Post by sin on Sept 6, 2012 12:23:13 GMT -6
How would you make the distinctions yourself and advise others to know the difference?
In a preventative mindset, how do you avoid becoming debilitated by ideas?
CS
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Post by lokidreaming on Sept 6, 2012 22:54:19 GMT -6
Dilettante may refer to:
A person who enjoys the arts or someone who engages in a field as an amateur out of casual interest rather than as a profession.
Sums up my thoughts on this post nicely.
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Post by sin on Sept 7, 2012 6:30:50 GMT -6
Dilettante may refer to: A person who enjoys the arts or someone who engages in a field as an amateur out of casual interest rather than as a profession. Sums up my thoughts on this post nicely.
Who then is the dabbler? hmmmmmm
CS
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Post by I AM the Way on Sept 7, 2012 11:29:14 GMT -6
How would you make the distinctions yourself and advise others to know the difference?
In a preventative mindset, how do you avoid becoming debilitated by ideas?
CS
Almost everything has a positive and a negative side. Used well, in a positive way, an idea can be a goal to achieve, a symbol to represent who they want to be, or the communication of important concepts. The flip side of that would be adhering to an idea like a crutch, despite evidence to the contrary or the mechanicalness it creates. For instance, a person believes they can't make a difference in the world because someone put an idea into their head that they are stupid or worthless or that the world cannot be changed.
Before taking it on, I suggest asking yourself, "Is this particular idea more likely to help or hinder me?"
Additionally, I updated Viridian to include the kind of higher respect you were talking about, CS. For those who mean admiration more than common civility, feel free to use the word wyahzu.
By His loathsome tentacles,
VS
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Post by mysticalydark9 on Sept 7, 2012 11:45:18 GMT -6
Loved it! It was a great read and it was not boring at all
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Post by wren on Sept 7, 2012 12:12:34 GMT -6
The essay struck me in several places, and I'm sure it will continue to do so. I'll probably have to make several posts about it, but I suppose that's a good thing.
I liked the section on the Emeralds alot, especially about the notes of crystallization. Higher men don't surve a purpose but the masses feed the lesser gods. Not being food should be a good enough reason for some to strive towards Awakening.
The section on failure I found to be very good. After all, if we don't "fail" how do we know that we're "winning"? What good is gaining something if it doesn't come with a struggle that tests you? If it comes to easy, how could we appreciate it? I also found the idea of writing things down very usefull and I have started a Journal already. I plan to continue writing in it every day and discover what makes me tick.
I think section V. was probably the most important for me to read, specifically about the parts of a person removing themselves from the Cult one way or another. It struck me because I feel like my participation in the cult is lacking on my part. I haven't made enough of an effort to be active and learn as much as I've wanted to. I think the biggest reason why is the mindset of one of my most unwanted "I"s that tries to turn me from the Cult. It feels unwelcomed, unwanted and like it's easier to just say nothing and fade away. I can't allow that to happen, so I plan on making a bigger effort to be more active in the forums.
I will reread the essay a few more times and see what else I could bring up.
Awake!
Wren
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Post by I AM the Way on Sept 8, 2012 7:53:07 GMT -6
I think section V. was probably the most important for me to read, specifically about the parts of a person removing themselves from the Cult one way or another. It struck me because I feel like my participation in the cult is lacking on my part. I haven't made enough of an effort to be active and learn as much as I've wanted to. I think the biggest reason why is the mindset of one of my most unwanted "I"s that tries to turn me from the Cult. It feels unwelcomed, unwanted and like it's easier to just say nothing and fade away. I can't allow that to happen, so I plan on making a bigger effort to be more active in the forums. Awake! Wren You need to investigate this 'I'. Get into its head, find out its story... why does it feel the way it does, and how does it pull your puppet strings at certain times? Does this 'I' have anything to do with your chief feature? Now is the time to start asking tough questions.
Awake!
VS
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Post by sin on Sept 8, 2012 18:18:29 GMT -6
Sound advice VS, the trouble then is what triggers need to be in place in order for a person to start asking the right questions for introspect.
Exalt! A much needed addition.
CS
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