Just being a spectator here, I know: may we get some anecdotal examples
out?
My thoughts on this are in agreement with rigsy and RP. Learning about
the Will is facilitated and refined through understanding my desires.
Perhaps Will is the very strong association built up as we explore the
terrain of the world in relation to our nature. But watching my 3yr old
reminds me that there are elements of Will that precede desire, perhaps
Will precedes Desire but since it is blind/deaf/dumb Desire is the
creative element. (?)
On 6/17/2011 6:20 AM, RP Singh wrote:
Well Rigsy , I think that reason and understanding may also be called
psychological desire , to fit in with your definition , as it carries
along the will on many occasions.
On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 10:57 AM, rigsy03<[email protected]> wrote:
I agree with your division of desire and within those are the degrees
I think I mentioned. There are different kinds of Will, as well. But I
shall stick to my guns: Desire preceeds Will and defines the type of
action to be taken otherwise Will would be wandering around in
circles.
On Jun 16, 1:36 am, RP Singh<[email protected]> wrote:
Desires are of various kinds : physical , psychological and spiritual.
Will is the agent which leads you to the fulfillment of any or , maybe
, all three.
On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 3:37 AM, Contemplative<[email protected]> wrote:
Hope you don't mind my jumping in....
To my way of thinking, desire is passive, where-as will is active.
Desiring something does not change anything external to the one with the
desire.
Will, on the other hand, indicates a change in behavior that leads to
action, whether consciously or sub-consciously.
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