I agree, contemplation is a lost art.
On Aug 4, 10:57 am, deripsni <[email protected]> wrote:
> In regards to Point #2 I would say that it is more of a desire for
> inspiration, than a process of acheiving it, although some suggest
> meditation helps and I can't disagree. Although I can only speak from
> my own experiences, spiritual inspiriation must be welcomed with open
> arms, and no amount of external searching will provide the answers.
>
> When I was a child we had no TV, computer or other external stimulii,
> so idle time was a constant companion. With today's hectic schedules,
> idle contemplation is going the way of the dinosaur and this is very
> unfortunate. In my opinion, quiet times with eyes closed and the
> Welcome Mat out, is the only opportunity one will have to experience
> "spiritual enlightenment", or whatever one wants to call it. My
> feeling is that many people turn away from the funny little "pullings"
> that they feel, and this, combined with more stimulii and less
> opportunity, is shutting the door for many to experience spiritual
> enlightenment.
>
> On Aug 4, 10:31 am, Molly Brogan <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > If you have the time to watch all four of the Richard Feynman videos
> > here, 4 parts each about ten minutes, I would encourage you to do it.
> > If not, at least watch the last of the four, here is the link to
> > it:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvqwm6RbxcQ&feature=related
>
> > It is difficult to find one or two things to discuss here, because
> > Feynman, the Nobel prize winning physicist is so fascinating and
> > enthusiastic about life and discovery. But in this fourth video, he
> > brings up two important points, from my view:
>
> > 1. No matter who we are, if we can get to a level in discussion where
> > we are penetrating the mystery in life, we will be sharing the deepest
> > intimacy possible between people.
>
> > 2. Finding that moment of inspiration for ourselves, where the
> > answers come to us and we understand, is so important. Can we figure
> > out that process, and share it?
>
> > What do YOU think?
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