One form of consciousness attends to life in terms of pre-existing categories, like an ice tray with delineations into which water is poured. That which can take on ANY shape is given THIS shape and THIS shape is regarded as Truth and Reality.
Another form of consciousness allows life to disclose itself. Categories are loosened and released, axes for grinding are set aside. Contemplation arises: con-templum-ation. A templum is a clear open space in which one arrives with either a question or no question at all. One sits (or walks) quietly and allows disclosure, revelation.
Two forms of consciousness: one imposes itself upon the world and attempts to wrestle it into submission; one allows the world to disclose itself.
Ice tray and templum.
Another form of consciousness allows life to disclose itself. Categories are loosened and released, axes for grinding are set aside. Contemplation arises: con-templum-ation. A templum is a clear open space in which one arrives with either a question or no question at all. One sits (or walks) quietly and allows disclosure, revelation.
Two forms of consciousness: one imposes itself upon the world and attempts to wrestle it into submission; one allows the world to disclose itself.
Ice tray and templum.
Ah.... templum....say yes to life
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