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Tag Archives: perception
Why do we doubt?
Someone once asked me, “why do we doubt?”. It is a very good question and I doubt my answers will suffice, but I hope they will shed some light on the subject nevertheless. Doubt is a lack of confidence. Doubt … Continue reading
What is the source of action?
A while back I was reflecting on the source or cause of behavior and action – from a pure subjective standpoint, excluding scientific and causal (objective) explanations. Here are some insights that emerged. Starting with action; to engage in any … Continue reading
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Time – a force or a consequence?
Time is a force, consequence or dimension that propels objects in space. Time is the length of space (time) between one state and another. More time elapses between one and ten seconds than one and five seconds. Why? What is … Continue reading
Being unified in separation
When I simply observe, which is another way of saying, when I observe the mind, I find a center point – a point that is always the same, always here, and always available. This center point can simply be described … Continue reading
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Tagged circles, communication, existentialism, identity, perception, philosophy, spirituality
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Love and truth
I just watched a program on TV about terminally-ill mothers and their families, and the time they spent together before their passing. A young daughter was speaking of her mother who had recently passed. There wasn’t a sense of fear … Continue reading
Conscious motivation
Motivation (intention) drives action, while our perception drives our motivation. Our perception is determined by the state of mind. The mind changes as awareness fluctuates between conscious engagement and unconscious engagement. Once we consciously direct our awareness, reality will emerge … Continue reading
A miracle
To all sentient beings – humans especially: We are living a miracle. Or should I say, We are living – a miracle. I find that human beings are so consumed by their own conditioning. We are imprisoned! Sometimes I observe … Continue reading
Self Inquiry #9
I am because I am. My awareness remains, even in silence. When the vibrations of the song fades into silence, I am. When the vision of creative matter fades, I am. When the smell of lotion on my skin dissolves, … Continue reading
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The Quest for Ultimate Reality
Here I am, at the age of twenty. I am sitting here re-capping my life up to this point. Looking back in my personal experiences, I see incredible variety and change. I could never imagine I would be sitting inside … Continue reading
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