The self and the soul have a symmetrical relationship, laughing at each other. As the self cannot see the soul, the self laughs at those who identify with the soul; thinking they are fools. As the soul sees people taking seriously the illusions created by the self, the soul laughs. But, as the self is temporary and the soul eternal, the soul has the last laugh....
We are a like a boat making its way sometimes turning port, sometimes starboard.* The port is manmade. Star-board is the universe. The port is the self. Star-board is the soul. The self and the soul are complementary, each guiding our way, as solely turning port or star-board would have us in circles. *Looking forward, the left side of a boat is the "port" side and the right the "starboard" side. The port side is from where people come on board and leave the boat, when the boat ports. The etymology of "starboard" is "steer" board, as the steering mechanism, the rudder, of a boat is generally on the right side. Alternatively, though not cited by etymology sources, when ships sailed from England to the far east, the left side of the boat provided a view of the coastline where a boat could port; while on the right side was the vast board-flat ocean where at night only the stars, moon and their reflections could be seen. Hence, star-board; a flat surface with stars. This suggests an etymology for POSH. On voyages to and from the far east, the preferred cabins were from where the changing coastline could be seen, port side on the way from England and starboard side on the way back, Port Out Starboard Home. The above, wherein the port is the self and starboard is the soul and the self-side view is more valued than the soul-side, implies that the everchanging self is more engaging than the eternal soul....
Everything happens all at once but in different places or over time in the same place. ChatGPT responds: The statement you've made touches on some fundamental ideas related to the nature of time and space in physics and philosophy. Let's break down its implications: Simultaneity and Relativity: The idea that "everything happens all at once but in different places" is somewhat related to the concept of simultaneity in the theory of relativity. In Einstein's theory of special relativity, events that are simultaneous in one frame of reference may not be simultaneous in another. This suggests that the notion of "now" is relative and depends on your perspective or frame of reference. Space-Time: In the theory of general relativity, space and time are intertwined in what is known as space-time. Events in the universe are described as occurring at specific points in space-time. This implies that everything that has ever happened or will happen is already "located" in space-time, and events occur at different points within this continuum. Change and Persistence: On the other hand, the idea that things happen "over time in the same place" highlights the concept of change and persistence. In our everyday experience, we perceive events unfolding sequentially, and we see objects enduring through time. This concept aligns with the common-sense notion of time as a linear progression. Philosophical Considerations: Philosophically, your statement raises questions about the nature of time, causality, and the relationship between the past, present, and future. It invites contemplation on whether the past, present, and future exist simultaneously in some sense or whether they are purely sequential. In summary, your statement touches on the complex and often paradoxical nature of time and space. It highlights the interplay between different perspectives, such as the relative nature of simultaneity and the idea of events existing within space-time, while also acknowledging our everyday experience of time as a linear progression. These ideas have fascinated physicists and philosophers for centuries, and they continue to be subjects of exploration and debate. ...
I am eye. I am what I see....
Awareness comes in two forms, "A-ware" and "B-ware;" aware and beware. A-ware is open and loose fitting. B-ware is closed and uptight....
Before and after the now, the sole thing that is is the soul, the everything. In the now, every thing is the everything. Upon our manifestation in bodily form, we assume a temporary self which disappears when our body is no longer. As every thing is a manifestation of the soul, the soul is what connects every thing as one thing, the everything. This connection is called love. Unlike the soul, the self views itself as apart and separate from every thing that it perceives as not its self. The self connects with every thing with ever-changing emotions like joy, hate, love, anger, indifference, envy, etc. Our experience of life is a function of how we connect, through the soul or our self. In a world inherently hostile to the self-sustainment of our bodily form, we need the self to survive. When we do so, we experience life with the emotions of our self. However, when we are not oblivious we are eternally the soul, we can return from the emotional rollercoaster of our self to the eternal love that is the soul; where there is peace beyond words and every thing is absolutely beautiful. That is the purpose of this blook, to guide us to the realization we are the soul....
Unlike adults, children are unadulterated....
"Having no destination, I am never lost."...
Big buddha statue sits in silent meditation. Tears of bird droppings encrusted on his cheeks. Some sit at his feet with offerings and prayers while boy Buddha laughs, swimming in the river....
Looking at the sky, every day the sun is always and never the same, as we are always and never the same. ...