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I have been thinking, and i have come to the conclusion that an evolution of mankind could occur if we chose to focus on total self awareness... i.e. to be able to totally eliminate all that is un/sub concious and instinctual and actually be aware of our actions and reactions.
I see subconcious as THE major flaw / disfunction of the human mind and this is never adressed. Most people follow a path in life based on experiences and lessons learned that we cannot even remember and perhaps were not even ever aware of.
We ALL do things that we cannot explain; some more than others, of course.
The phrase "I dont know, I just do," to me is the obvious barrier that must be overcome if we are ever going to be wise enough to transcend this hell that we are so afraid to leave.
Fear is the prime motivation of most actions, in my observances. It is truly the root of alll evil.
not money.
MONEY is a tool of GREED which is an instinct which counterbalances the FEAR
of POWERLESSNESS. Fear is the source. It is our defining characteristic, one could argue.
i would like to find groups that are interested in theses things.
Originally posted by sturod84
surfup do us a favor and rather then criticize with our any contribution, try adding a little something to the discussion, ok?! try respect others opinions and dont be so damn judgmental
Originally posted by theBLESSINGofVISION
surfup....
i thought my phrasing would be humble enough that condescending posts from those who bask in the glow of their education would perhaps not attack me for not being as literate as them. silly me! you...um... told me i cleary didnt understand subconcious, but instead lead me to consult the works of others. Fair enough, and i hope to find the time, however, if i cleary stated my ignorance, what was the benefit of making fun of me?
WHAT WAS CONSTRUCTIVE IN YOUR TONE? Why was it necessary?
Originally posted by Surfup
I am just asking him to find a little on the topic, all it take is a little google, and then come to discuss it, instead of just typing in the obvious.
If you are as wise as i must assume you are, where is the understanding of those not as educated as you, asking the same questions you must have asked yourself?
You show a lack of wisdom to strike down my request to be enlightened, and that shows me something very interesting.
what would freud say, if he read this thread, so far as to the psche's of me and you.
if i dont have a clue...
but i am calling out to strangers to give me guidance in my thoughts.....
and the response i get is hostile....
"f*ck you"
...why did you chang your tone when a board vet stated something so obvious...
do i have a clear understanding that you compensate for your shortcomings by slamming newbies on the f*ing internet?
cause you arent trying to help me...
you just are trying to humilliate for lack of education in a discussion regarding stuff that is maybe not abstract thought, but at least im not saying, blanket religious doctrine or claiming my absoulte arrogance!
Originally posted by theBLESSINGofVISION
i must find my own knowledge.
in this you have led me to this understanding and for that i am truly grateful. i take back what i have said, because i understand what you say.
but if you can offer guidance...
im eager to learn which of my questions history has already gone over!
Originally posted by theBLESSINGofVISION
i dont understand "psychic activity", i have been conditioned to associate psychic activity with paranormal connotations. but i think its just the semantics
what aspect of our levels of consciousness determine the way we manifest things like childhood trauma?
i wonder this because i wonder if there is a way to be aware of how it affects us in what we do.
it makes sense to me that if this could be done, personal exercises could remedy personal barriers we have to understanding ourselves.[/
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I don't know if there are something like that...yet.
all of this is predicated on my belief -- no -- my wish that truly the extent of the human mind is virtually limitless.
Well in a way we have unlimited ability. Meaning we do thing we don't even know we are doing so easily, like seeing a flower, its color, its composition, its movement and all the other aspects of it at the same time. It is truly remarkable we do it, without even knowing it.
if it is not limitless, than i will accept this but i prefer naiive optimism on the potential of mankind. this is compensation for the grave reality of mankinds present mindstate, in general, which makes me doubt our nature.
It all depends on how you think. At least you are doubting things, which is the first thing to do.
Surf