09 Dec Way Of Way 202
A maze puzzle is a metaphor of our approach to life; focusing on achieving specific goals or a journey to freedom. The conventional approach to solving a maze puzzle is starting from the edge until we find our way to the middle. This is a goal-oriented approach. Upon realizing our goal, we find ourselves surrounded by the puzzle. Alternatively, we can start from the middle to find our way out of the maze. Once out, we are "free;" we find ourselves beyond the puzzle, though where we are cannot be described. Going into the maze puzzle is descending into a rabbit hole. Coming out is arising to the light. Google Bard describes mindset of those who start at the edge vs those who start at the middle: Starting from the edge: Methodical thinkers: Those who prefer a step-by-step approach and logically navigate through challenges might start from the edge to follow a systematic path. Safety-conscious individuals: People who prefer to avoid dead ends and deadlocks might start at the edge to ensure a clear path forward. Traditionalists: Those who follow established norms and conventional methods might start from the edge as it's the most common approach. Pragmatists: Individuals who focus on the most efficient solution might start from the edge as it offers a clear path to reach the destination. Starting from the middle: Independent thinkers: People who prefer to forge their own path and explore the unknown might start in the middle to avoid any preconceived notions of direction. Risk-takers: Those who enjoy a challenge and are comfortable with uncertainty might find the middle a more exciting starting point. Holistic thinkers: People who prefer to see the big picture and analyze all options at once might start in the center to get a sense of the maze's overall layout. Creative problem solvers: Individuals who enjoy unconventional approaches might find the middle a unique way to tackle the puzzle. ...
08 Dec Kotodama 17
"i" symbolizes the duality of body and mind. "I" symbolizes integrity....
07 Dec Way Of Way 138
The mind can be a dark place, when we don't open our eyes and see the light....
06 Dec Koan 45
As the now moves at incomprehensible speeds, how can our senses inform us of the now?" The Earth is rotating at 1,037 miles/hour and revolving around the sun at 66,616 miles/hour. Our solar system is revolving around the center of the Milky Way galaxy on average at 514,000 miles/hour. The Milky Way is moving towards the Andromeda Galaxy at 1,339,200 miles/hour. At these speeds, our senses cannot inform us of the now, yet the now seems stable and continuous. Our mind slows everything down, creating the illusion of the now....
05 Dec Tiki ivi po’o
This Marquesas Islands personal adornment is made of human bone and often worn as a necklace, hair braid or used as a fan handle. It represents a generic ancestor deity. While the deity is in human form, the head is disproportionally large; implying the deity embodies far greater wisdom than humans. Likewise, its eyes are disproportionally large, implying the deity sees far more than mortals. Perhaps the presence of such an ancestor deity in physical form as a personal adornment humbles its owner, reminding them there is more to this world than they are capable of knowing and seeing. Humbled, the owner will not suffer the consequences of hubris....
03 Dec Way Of Way 141
Some things are less perfect than other things which themselves are not quite perfect. Only the now is perfect, as there is nothing else....
02 Dec Kotodama 49
The etymology of "realization" is the Latin verb "realizare," meaning "to bring back to reality, to make real." The etymology of "actualization" is the Latin verb "actuare," meaning "to make something happen" or "to bring something into effect." In the context of their etymologies, self-realization is a noun and self-actualization is a verb. When a tree knows it's a tree, it is self-realized. When it bears fruit, it is self-actualized. The self-realized are enlightened. The self-actualized are enlightening. Self-realization is wisdom. Self-actualization is love....
30 Nov Way Of Way 35
Shit generally trades between $5 - $10/pound. When on a rare occasion it trades at $2/pound, it may be cheap but it's still shit....