tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650114323461268088.post8531556537543860946..comments2024-03-24T03:12:21.128-04:00Comments on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mysticism: A Solid Grasp of RealityLance Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04504850608959937357noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650114323461268088.post-27890933898101441212021-05-19T08:02:11.387-04:002021-05-19T08:02:11.387-04:00Hey Danica,
Thanks for chiming in here. I certain...Hey Danica,<br />Thanks for chiming in here. I certainly think that many of us who have a personal experience of the Infinite Vastness at the heart of reality, and the dreamlike nature of life as it is experienced through our senses and conditioned sensibilities can struggle with how to incorporate this into our day to day lives. Unfortunately, the folks who rely on the medical model of mental health oftentimes haven't got much of a clue about the psychological insights provided through a couple thousand years of Buddhism or the mystical traditions of the world's religions. <br /><br />IMHO, what is termed "dissociation" can actually be a deeper connection to what really is going on. Grief not fully explored can become "depression." Experiencing "visions and voices" can be deep connections with our subconscious and the collective consciousness, etc., etc. <br /><br />That makes it pretty damn difficult to navigate one's way into clarity and engage your life wholeheartedly to actualize your True Nature. I'd love to yak about this more with you, soon. (I'll be pretty tied up for awhile as Migdalia's primary personal care attendant after today's shoulder surgery, but plan to be more available next week for the Circles and chats.)<br /><br />Be well and Stay in Touch.<br />One Love,<br />LanceLance Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174480565578669357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650114323461268088.post-63947403341002973112021-05-19T07:45:23.302-04:002021-05-19T07:45:23.302-04:00Hi Maure,
In light of your comment on the disastro...Hi Maure,<br />In light of your comment on the disastrous effects of late capitalism on the people and the planet, it's interesting to note that I almost included a picture of the meditation circle at #Occupy Wall Street! in this post. I certainly agree with your analysis of the current state of samsara, the world of causes and conditions the present us with the phenomena that appear through our senses. All this falls into the category of "relative truth." It is useful to perceive and analyze this accurately. (I still think that Karl Marx had a great grasp of what was going on in the world around him. He pretty much nails it regarding the material plane.)<br /><br />And then, there is the realm of the Absolute, the One Love. Opening our hearts and minds to engage Life completely brings that into our lives individually and collectively.<br /><br />Hope you and yours are well, Maure. Stay in Touch.<br />One Love,<br />LanceLance Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174480565578669357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650114323461268088.post-80119680780459520022021-05-13T07:34:05.903-04:002021-05-13T07:34:05.903-04:00I often view reality as a dream or it could be tha...I often view reality as a dream or it could be that I have issues dissociating.. I often get swallowed up in the vastness and spaciousness of "it all". It can be very overwhelming. It's nice to know this isnt something only I experience. I hope that one day I can come to terms with "reality" and whatever that may mean.. Good read and I for one would like to try and have a discussion on the topic one day. Thanks for sharing Lance!Danisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650114323461268088.post-60460690293702222882021-05-09T09:52:03.876-04:002021-05-09T09:52:03.876-04:00Plus, the current reality sucks BIG time. Late cap...Plus, the current reality sucks BIG time. Late capitalism degrades people, the environment and everything else that matters. WHY would one even want to GO there ???Maurenoreply@blogger.com