--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sparaig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, a_non_moose_ff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > "This is not a problem of semantics, nuance and poetic > > > > differences. The four statments together are a farce. > > > > Its either absurd or insane. Its not mystical insight, > > > > spiritual paradox, or poetic license. Its double > > > > speak pusshing its own limits." > > > > > > "Doublespeak pushing its own limits." That's actually > > > a nice description of the nature of existence. > > > > > > Those who seek enlightenment hoping for an end to > > > contradictions are in for a nasty surprise. > > > Or a > pleasant one, depending on who they are. The > > > world, after all, is as we are. Those who are > > > willing to deal with Life As It Is will find in > > > enlightenment a nice place to live. > > > Those who are seeking simple answers and a resolution to contra- > > > diction will probably keep seeking long after the > > > answer has made itself obvious to them. :-) > > > > > > All nice platitides, but not relevant to the above quote. > > > > That there are apparent contradictions as consciousness unfolds, > does > > not imply that ALL contradictory statements are valid or > > "enlightened". Doublespeak, masquerading as rational or superior > > insights, is the tool of charlatans and political repression. It is > > manifestation the orwellian vison of 1984. > > > > A clear, finely tuned intellect is necessary for realization and > > appreciation of higher states. Muddled thinking, gross and over > > reaching generalizations, are not a sign of higher states, but of > > bondage and ignorance. > > > > > Present over-reaching generalization excepted, of course...
hahah. yes. of course. And I admit the above idea is not expressed as well as it might be. I will try again, later, and try to be more specific with more substantiation. But, personally, I think it is an important theme / concept. "Loose thinking sinks ships." :) ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Join modern day disciples reach the disfigured and poor with hope and healing http://us.click.yahoo.com/lMct6A/Vp3LAA/i1hLAA/UlWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/