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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: Pinkerton]
#28337900 - 05/28/23 06:56 AM (7 months, 28 days ago) |
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redgreenvines said: In terms of my understanding of memory, nothing in your sphere of activity provides access to the memory of such a kiss but you spend time comparing yourself to others in every context, and that is of little use.
to disrupt that get into the moment.
Just how does it feel getting into the moment?
How do you feel right now? Just be aware of how you actually feel right now.
You don't get there. You're already there. Why ask questions that no one can answer but you? The question you could be asking is how does it feel (for you) getting being in the moment?
How does it feel?
I'd like you to answer that question for yourself. But in my case, it's morning, I feel rested. I just drank coffee, feeling more awake. I feel a little more achy than normal because it's allergy season, but I feel much better than I did a few days ago because it's just rained. I feel good about the short term future because allergy season is just about over. I dread allergy season. I feel infatuated with someone who is also infatuated with me. It's a difficult situation, but I feel confident in my ability to navigate it because I've done it before, and because she's a decent person and has proven that to me. She may try to run away. I will let her. She may come back. I will let her. She is free to do what she wants.
I also feel alive. There's an energetic sense of being that is just there. It's exciting and relaxing. Calm but alert. I feel other things because that's how humans are. I'm okay with that. One thing I don't feel is a sense of dread over having other feelings. It can be difficult at times but it's better than wanting to run and hide, cry, beg, moan, etc. Those other feelings come and go, like waves. I am on the water. In the water. Floating.
Humans can float you know. They tend to drown when they don't believe they can float. Flail their arms around trying to swim, when all they need to do is lean back and breathe and trust that they can float.
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: Rahz]
#28338031 - 05/28/23 09:11 AM (7 months, 28 days ago) |
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hahaha, I'm so skinny I barely float, hahaha!
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: redgreenvines]
#28338058 - 05/28/23 09:28 AM (7 months, 28 days ago) |
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Sounds like a high quality problem.
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: Rahz]
#28340109 - 05/29/23 11:29 PM (7 months, 26 days ago) |
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Symbolic expression is fascinating, perhaps the future of religion if done properly.
Imagine if we moved beyond certain dogmas which can often divide people and let symbols speak to our subconscious, that would be interesting.
Sign me up, The First Church of the Subconscious Symbolic Light!
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: Lucis] 1
#28340143 - 05/30/23 12:24 AM (7 months, 26 days ago) |
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you might like Jung's man and his symbols
I think you would enjoy everything about Jung.
probably even his sandwiches.
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: Lucis]
#28340144 - 05/30/23 12:25 AM (7 months, 26 days ago) |
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Hod, the 8th sphere on The Tree of Life. Kabballah.
Is the idea of things being symbols of communication.
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: BrendanFlock]
#28340162 - 05/30/23 12:58 AM (7 months, 26 days ago) |
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I think the idea is union or binding
I bind myself to this person or idea or place by this symbol.
I share my binding with these ideas by sharing this symbol.
or all my related concepts are associated to this symbol.
it is a demonstration of association.
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: BrendanFlock]
#28340242 - 05/30/23 04:33 AM (7 months, 26 days ago) |
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Certainty is expressed partially or perfectly.
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: BrendanFlock]
#28340276 - 05/30/23 05:23 AM (7 months, 26 days ago) |
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your symbol for that would be?
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: redgreenvines]
#28341019 - 05/30/23 07:30 PM (7 months, 25 days ago) |
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A circle or a c shape?
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: BrendanFlock]
#28341056 - 05/30/23 08:13 PM (7 months, 25 days ago) |
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kinda like the Enso?
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: The Blind Ass] 1
#28341082 - 05/30/23 08:29 PM (7 months, 25 days ago) |
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: The Blind Ass]
#28341401 - 05/31/23 05:25 AM (7 months, 25 days ago) |
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The Blind Ass said: kinda like the Enso?
Ahh, I just looked that up..
I agree yes an enso brushed circle..
Symbol of completion and enlightenment.
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: BrendanFlock] 1
#28341463 - 05/31/23 06:11 AM (7 months, 25 days ago) |
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Math is symbolic, along with language, sologamy, all art, etc.
I guess the OP was questioning whether some symbolic expression is more useful than others.
(not trying to steer the topic, just wanted to clarify)
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Re: Usefulness of symbolic expression [Re: Rahz] 2
#28341539 - 05/31/23 07:32 AM (7 months, 25 days ago) |
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their usefulness varies by the expertise of those who play the symbols
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