my mind begins to hum...

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:36 pm

skygod wrote:I say there is no consciousness without desire. The desire to know and it's delights.

Mindfulness, defined as actively searching for novelty, is also characterized as non-judging, non-striving, accepting, patient, trusting,
open, letting go, gentle, generous, empathetic, grateful, and kind. Its benefits include reduction of stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.

Flow, or a state of absorption in one's work, is characterized by intense concentration, loss of self-awareness, a feeling of control, and a sense
that "time is flying." Flow is an intrinsically rewarding experience, and it can also help one achieve a goal or improve skills.

what's to say of delusion, if fundamental perception is tantamount?

joy founded on the illusory is no less joyful for it...

though it may be more transient, to have illusive habits would lengthen their stay

same of wroth, no doubt

is knowing delight sufficient?

according to the early Buddhist scriptures, that monks should "generate desire" for the sake of fostering skillful qualities and abandoning unskillful ones.

or shall desire be inexorably entwined with skill?

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:49 am

Simon of the Playa wrote:Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:23 pm Post subject:

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mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:00 am

Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that beliefs should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be
influenced by authority, tradition, or any other dogma. The cognitive application of freethought is known as freethinking, and practitioners of
freethought are known as freethinkers.

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:12 am

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:23 am

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:24 am

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:26 am

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:34 am

According to the government-commissioned,State of the English Cities thematic reports, there are five different dimensions of social cohesion:
material conditions, passive relationships, active relationships, inclusion and equality.

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:44 am

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:53 am

elf's sword · Post by **elf's sword** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:19 am

increasing our understanding and breadth of vision,
in addition to fostering our ability to think critically

elf's ride · Post by **elf's ride** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:20 am

elf's ride · Post by **elf's ride** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:22 am

a prince goes insane and believes that he is a rooster (or turkey.) He
takes off his clothes, sits naked under the table, and pecks at his food on
the floor. The king and queen are horrified that the heir to the throne is
acting this way. They call in various sages and healers to try and convince
the prince to act human again, but to no avail. Then a new wise man
comes to the palace and claims he can cure the prince. He takes off his
clothes and sits naked under the table with him, claiming to be a rooster,
too. Gradually the prince comes to accept him as a friend. The sage then
tells the prince that a rooster can wear clothes, eat at the table, etc. The
Rooster Prince accepts this idea and, step-by-step, begins to act normally,
until he is completely cured.

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:34 am

busted alternator...computer...sun

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:06 am

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:09 am

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:11 am

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:25 am

... a planet twice as large rotating with twice the surface speed

or twice as small with half the rate of rotation

the plainest plot of "hour/minute/day" would be a linear course through a x=size y=velocity plane...

therein, somewhere, time as an independant variable from hour/minute/day

an indelible point of focus, that would invariably bring awareness to the forefront of the ultimate reality

yet ever lying just beyond the cusp of light, dark, heat, cold, truth or dare

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:44 am

"Fodder" refers particularly to food given to the animals (including plants cut and carried to them),
rather than that which they forage forthemselves (see forage).

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:35 am

it's right, twice a day.

skygod · Post by **skygod** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:22 pm

O pretty baby, the reason I breathe is you.

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:12 am

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mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:24 am

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:29 am

different is different, as different could be
if there were no 'u', why'd there be 'm' 'e'?

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:40 am

skygod · Post by **skygod** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:25 pm

Simon of the PLAYA: Do you ever feel as if your are bringing a glass of water to the river?

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:16 pm

the fire elf · Post by **the fire elf** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:21 pm

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:27 pm

Even common actions like hand-shaking and saying hello are rituals.

mayavin · Post by **mayavin** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:29 pm

Due to their symbolic nature, there are hardly any limits to the kind of actions that may be incorporated into a ritual.