As we have stated before, one must (in deep spiritual/philosophical inquiry) stand alone; one must go beyond seeking direction or blueprints from others (i.e., from supposed “experts.”) We are used to taking direction and following direction from others; it is our habit. We are obstinate in our deep dependence in regard to seeking and following direction. We have followed religious and political direction for eons and we remain lost and in disarray (fitting well into this immoral society). Inquiry beyond the direction and guidance of another requires that the mind stand alone.
Not following or seeking direction involves a directionlessness that most people are not used to or comfortable with. We have associated directionlessness with confusion; we see it as a jumble that is without an intelligent goal. However, there is an ineffable, intelligent directionlessness that is not a product of others. This directionlessness may be a real key to unlocking and perceiving the whole.
When one looks for the whole in a certain direction, it is not there. In quantum mechanics, if an electron isn’t measured it exists in many states (or places at once); once it is measured, it is in a limited state in a limited way. We want to understand the whole by following direction from others… which is a form of measurement; it may essentially be an erroneous process.
Psychologically, we each think that a central “I” or “me” provides necessary direction as to correct behavior. Yet such a center — being nothing more than a learned image — is a fallacy that does not exist. Split brain surgery, severing the corpus callosum, substantiates this. Holistic awareness, without dependence on a fictional center (or absorbed outside authority), may be what functions far more accurately and healthfully, without the ruse of a (false) directing controller. Even those who purport to “transcend” or go beyond the ego are (for the most part) just like everyone else; they constantly use images of “I” or “me” in a learned, automatic, passive-associative process. They constantly operate from what seems to be a central “I” or controller, whereas deep awareness would see this as a lot of inherited, automatic-associative processes. Going beyond this psychological ruse is nothing to be feared; going beyond any fallacious, illusory process need not involve fear.
Holistic perception beyond the false exists as true health, harmony, and bliss; eternity is one with it. Is there a manufactured method to get there? No! However, there are innumerable charlatans who are all too willing to tell you or sell you the way. They tell you how to pray, how to chant mantras, how to concentrate on your breathing, how to behave… with their stale methodologies; and many people, being very gullible, easily follow their directions, edicts, and stale blueprints.
Stability (1) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
Stability (2) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
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Wow. Now that is some very deep thinking. Not sure I can wrap my head around it.. Then again, I probably fall into one of the “gullible”.
Thank you, Francis! If you see depth, regarding it, that is great and may put you well beyond the domain of the merely gullible! 🙂
Wow the spider 🕷 is amazing
Thanks, Amey; spiders are amazing! 🙂
Many years ago I read a book called ‘If You Meet the Buddha on the Road Kill Him’. I’ve always remembered this book, which basically says we all have the Buddha inside us. If we find ourselves looking outside ourselves at another, and trying to mimic their road to enlightenment we need to kill that Buddha, forsake outward seeking, and return to our own road.
I’ve never read that book, though i’ve heard of it at one time. Seems to be a rather violent title, though one gets the point. One doesn’t really need to kill anything to go beyond roads… and, may we suggest: go beyond even your own road (because it may be essentially the result of what was absorbed over the years from numerous others).
I suppose the title is a bit drastic, but the essence of the book was very interesting for me when I read it – many years ago! ☺
Wow wonderful capture Tom! The spider is beautiful and big! 🙂
Look at design of body!
Thank you, Marcela! Keep on snappin’! 🙂
You’re right, people need to raise these questions, but so many rather choose to follow directions set by others.
Yes, Amy, it’s almost exclusively a lemming world!
Wow. Glad you liked my blog or I may have never found your work. Great writing and photography. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Thank you, DA! 🙂
Wonderful post ! But I would like to add here that besides knowing how to meditate , its equally important to know that how to handle spiritual experiences -both your own as well as those that you keep on hearing/reading !
So here’s another one from Spiritual Series (Featured yet again on Livingwiseproject.com) :
“Don’t Hallucinate,Just Meditate ” – (5 Minute read )
https://the-passport-souls.travel.blog/2017/08/01/dont-hallucinate-just-meditate/
Would love hear your feedback ! 🙂
Yes, I must say, Tom can I call you Tom sorry, this is an amazing article and yes there is a lot of information to sorb but will stick into my mind quickly. As a psychic and spiritual being myself I love the whole outtake on this post. I am going to re-blog this keep up the writing and inspiration to us all.