Happy Holidays, everyone!
Intelligence naturally goes beyond mediocrity. It does not remain in the stagnation that many others remain in (and “as”). Unfortunately, too many of us presuppose things. We, with (and “as”) conditioned minds, continue to cling to patterns that we assume are true and noble. This clinging, however, may be largely erroneous. One of the presumptions, that most of us cling to, has to do with an inner belief (or acceptance) in the power and dominance of an ego or central controller. People, all too frequently, talk about altering their behavior or actions for the better. However, the presupposition of a separate ego (that can dominate things and alter things psychologically) may be a significant delusional factor that just contributes to more problems. Such a presupposition may contribute to more false separation, conflict, and further erroneous reactions. It may be that too many of us have accepted the same, old, erroneous game (while all the while thinking that we are correct, somehow better, and intelligent). We are suggesting something about observing beyond accepted norms.
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I appreciate your insights into the limitations of our conditioned minds and the false sense of separation driven by ego. It resonates deeply with me, as I believe that true intelligence does indeed involve transcending societal norms and deconstructing our assumptions.
Your call for observation beyond accepted patterns challenges us to reflect and seek a broader understanding of our interconnectedness. It’s a reminder that real growth often comes from questioning what we take for granted.
Looking forward to your future posts!
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Thanks, MMJB, and Happy Holidays. 🎄
Merry Christmas Tom! #GoodWorks
Thanks, MT! Merry Christmas! 🎄
You’re very welcome Tom! Thanks brother!🎄🎁
YOUR PHOTO SAYS IT ALL – EVERY LIVING THING IS RELATED TO ANOTHER! BLESSINGS…
Yes indeed, Sara! Happy Holidays! 🎄
Seasons greetings to you Tom.
Thanks and same to you Margaret! Happy Holidays! 🎄
This is spot-on my dear Tom, “It may be that too many of us have accepted the same, old, erroneous game…”
I concur! 👍🏼
On another abnormal note, it’s funny that as I look at your photo, it reminds me of a fossilized alligator! 🐊 Merry Christmas my friend! 🎄😍🎄
Thank you, Kym! 🎄🎄 Merry Christmas!
I hope your mean the photo of the log and not my self-photo! 😉
This colorful lichen looks suspiciously like some type of critter resting on the forest floor, mouth agape as it snores silently. Merry Christmas Tom!
Wow, that’s an interesting take on it, Linda! I hope it doesn’t attack us!
Hoping you have a magical Christmas! 🎄
I hope so too Tom. Same to you – it’s a magical time of year!
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Thank you, Caleb! 😊🎄
Love the photo. I want to sit by that log and converse with it.
Thank you, Marlene! If you converse with that log, it may remain silent (which may be indicative of intelligence). Too many people, these days, talk all about goodness and spirituality (although they are essentially blind).
Hoping that your Christmas is magical! 🎄✨
This may be too deep for me to contemplate this morning, but I am going to comment on the photo because I love it! Cheers!!
Nothing written here is too deep if one truly cares. Happy holidays! 🎄🎄