I started dozing about 70% in but I see what you mean, this is more of a
field map with some navigation tools/rules. Luckily (perhaps due to a
slight autistic streak), I rely heavily on very integral system maps
mentally. If I cannot navigate the little pieces all get lost, perhaps
retaining landmarks, and rote memorization is not my bag baby. ;-) My
last thought was how I could use these tools to decipher my ghosts of
the past and fit the present/future in there.. Awesome stuff Molly,
thanks for posting!
On 6/9/2011 5:39 AM, Molly wrote:
Much like Pat, Ken Wilber takes on the world in his body of work.
Wilber gives those who need to process life through the intellect a
path to weave much of it together and still leave room for infinite
possibility. I admire the work for that. But there is much of it,
and it can be dry. His Integral Institute can be elitist, but that it
out of his hands really. I have ten of his books on the shelf and
refer to his work from time to time, especially when I need a view
that includes rather than separates. I especially like his views on
shadow and creativity.
On Jun 9, 12:15 am, Ash<[email protected]> wrote:
Intriguing discussion Molly, I couldn't catch the attribution of the
stages of religious development the older gentleman was talking about
but this led me to some interesting material. I just started reading it
but an article about Integral Theory sounds similar to what is being
discussed, do you have an opinion about this? Thanks, I hope it holds up
to the intro!http://integrallife.com/node/37539
On 6/5/2011 8:23 AM, Molly wrote:
As luck would have it (or synchronicity) this Ken Wilber/Alex Grey
conversation was posted on my facebook page. It speaks to much of
what has been mentioned, although includes much that has not. Hope
you find it relevant: http://vimeo.com/24478031
On Jun 5, 7:26 am, Molly<[email protected]> wrote:
I think you are on to something, Mardi. Whole brain mind function is
cutting edge stuff. We are just beginning, as a whole, to consider
its importance and effects in our lives. My take, is that it is
required for such states as deep sleep, quiet mind, and what has been
known through the ages as master yogi capabilities. My take is that
our states activate brain functioning, and all other body functioning,
and formulate our health and wellness. I am hard pressed to find
literature on integrated brain (right and left) that is more than a
scientific brief. I guess we are just beginning to realize ourselves
in this area.
On Jun 1, 10:04 am, Mardi<[email protected]> wrote:
I think that the many ways that people react to ideas expressed
through images and ideas expressed through words are what make those
ideas more rich and meaningful. We all bring our personal vision and
construct larger ideas.
I don't see symbols and imagery limited to the visual. The best
writing evokes imagery and symbolic thinking can be applied to any
idea whether it is an abstract or concrete idea, whether expressed
verbally or non-verbally. I think of symbolism as a right brain,
wholisitic way of thinking which accesses multiple lines of thought
and creates innumerable avenues for thought to wander down. This is in
contrast to left brain thinking which is focused on details rather
than the whole and is verbal and linear. I think that the most
satisfying insights come to us by using both methods in conjunction
with each other, interweaving the left and right brain to "see" a
myriad of potential ideas.
On May 17, 7:52 am, rigsy03<[email protected]> wrote:
I don't think people have the same reaction to images unless they are
forced/coerced by society- but it depends on what kind of symbol/image
we are talking about.
On May 15, 5:46 pm, Menfranco Laws<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi everybody! I just would like to ask you a question about images
since you are taking about images.
Do images mean the same thing to different people? Or everyone of us
sees those images in a different way? What do you think?
My regards, Menfranco
On May 16, 6:39 am, archytas<[email protected]> wrote:
Just settling in to a new attempt on the great work Chris.
There are fantastic images in glaciers - natural products that
resemble 'our worst fears'.
On May 11, 2:15 pm, rigsy03<[email protected]> wrote:
Sorry- I clicked a blank "send"!
Jesus is also the man/god symbol- among others. I will have to keep re-
reading to see what arguments can be made but there is also the
personal to consider when discussing symbolism.
Strange co-incidence about Star Wars. I either donated or tossed a
huge cache of figures, etc. and my daughter gasped as I guess they are
quite hot on e-bay. I think I would get depressed seeing what's hot-
like Antiques Roadshow.
Anyway- amazing what technology has done re war- Earth Wars.
Symbols and language do play a huge role, don't they? How words are
distorted in meaning or motive,
On May 10, 2:59 am, the taoist shaman<[email protected]> wrote:
u talk like yoda , yoda was F in sweet .
'' i don't believe it ! " ----LUKE
" mmm, that is why u fail . '' ---YODA
freekin sweet , im sorry u can go on with your conversation now
ps. che was originally a symbol but now how many people understand
what he represented , could u make the same argument for jesus or the
pentagram for that matter , or the white flag with a red cross sailed
by columbus , or the imagery on the american dollar bill ?
rigsy03 wrote:
I've changed my mind about Che. He is too transitory to be a symbol. A
t-shirt or poster does not a symbol make. :-)
On May 5, 2:29 pm, the taoist shaman<[email protected]> wrote:
the immage of chae is a good example
On May 4, 10:23 pm, rigsy03<[email protected]> wrote:
Given the current buzz...
I wonder about the debate to show the Crucifixion of Christ back in
the day. Was it considered too graphic? And think of the multitude of
images of Christ's face created by artists of many ages and cultures.
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