Month, Day: 167, Knowledge, Knowledge (Justice)
We have looked, briefly, at the first three of the series: concupiscence, irascibility, inspiration. Now, we are to the phase (what else?) of benevolence. And, as with the first three being related to the corresponding of the Seven Valleys, we can look at the Valley of Unity. It's a transitional Valley. Those above Contentment are beyond words; yes, there is a stress on action with Search implying the need for inexhaustible efforts (NP is one lesson).
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As an aside, we're into the last month of the Operational (action?) group. What have we learned this year? We'll have to pause to collect some of the lessons. For one, a focus entirely on agents, while undervaluing the need for a system view, is not smart. Yet, certain views behind capitalism's shroud (the exploiters) have done just that (lazy fare is the watchword for this view). One of my efforts is to resurrect Adam Smith and David Hume within a modern scheme that would allow for dealings that are fair, just, and more.
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No one is infallible, all powerful, or any of the other attributes that are associated with the Station of the Manifestation which is beyond our comprehension. The Station is not beyond our reflection; such considerations may very well contain what we need to establish a more firm basis. (see SAQ #37)
Actually, that we have a Manifestation, periodically, is a huge demonstration of benevolence. Yet, what percentage of that effort, mental and physical, aggregated each day on the earth has any direct connection to the knowledge (let alone, the Twin Duties) of the Manifestation?
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If one said all effort, well, that would be true, but it ignores the wasteful expenditure of energy. Would a proper view be well-balanced, such as being the greenest of green (due to proper motivation?)?
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One motivation here, anticipating the Motivational Group up next with Power, has been human development. There are many things to consider. For one, can the Writings provide a basis for trying to understand the process and to guide experimental efforts? Such has been asked several times as an underlying theme for Audacity.
Remarks:
10/29/2010 -- What role is there for mathematics in the larger scope? It seems to have become an oracle (and more) for scientism.
Modified: 10/29/2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Inspiration
Month, Day: 167, Knowledge, Light (Justice)
We were doing the sequence, going into Search (Concupiscence) and Love (Irascibility). The next up would be Knowledge for which we now have a whole month which, then, relates to Inspiration. The further steps will follow.
Now, what exactly is Knowledge and what are we to do with it? Good questions. Lets defer trying to answer those and just look at a couple of issues.
For one, we have the influence of the Manifestations on Knowledge. How can we look at this? Well, the explosion of capability can be mapped to a particular point in time, generally. Does this not correlate well with the time frame of the latest Manifestation?
Too, can we not look back at prior Manifestations and see how things have progressed under their tutelage? Now, of course, that question raises a bunch of issues which can be handled, as they arise. Yes, audacity says that we need to address this sort of thing.
Here is one example, namely, how Christ's origin is referenced in the Iqan (see "Contents of the book" - "upholds the purity and innocence of the Virgin Mary"). There will be more.
Now, in regard to Mary, science has no admittance of this into the realm of fact (yet, we know that it ought to be). Actually, the Faith and Science page would be more complete if it added this to the list which originally only had three items. Now, there are six.
Sufficing, for now, is the following.
SAQ (#29): The Christ is the central point of the Holy Spirit: He is born of the Holy Spirit; He is raised up by the Holy Spirit; He is the descendant of the Holy Spirit -- that is to say, that the Reality of Christ does not descend from Adam; no, it is born of the Holy Spirit.
Is it beyond a scientific view to accept this? Well, does it not depend upon what basis founds the scientific view? And, would not one consider that science can be enlightened were the participants to agree on this?
The big question: what are we missing due to the current views of science that disallow many things that are of importance (which are? we'll get there)?
Remarks:
10/17/2012 -- There is a lot to reflect on, about the trip, especially the western loop.
Modified: 10/17/2012
We were doing the sequence, going into Search (Concupiscence) and Love (Irascibility). The next up would be Knowledge for which we now have a whole month which, then, relates to Inspiration. The further steps will follow.
Now, what exactly is Knowledge and what are we to do with it? Good questions. Lets defer trying to answer those and just look at a couple of issues.
For one, we have the influence of the Manifestations on Knowledge. How can we look at this? Well, the explosion of capability can be mapped to a particular point in time, generally. Does this not correlate well with the time frame of the latest Manifestation?
Too, can we not look back at prior Manifestations and see how things have progressed under their tutelage? Now, of course, that question raises a bunch of issues which can be handled, as they arise. Yes, audacity says that we need to address this sort of thing.
Here is one example, namely, how Christ's origin is referenced in the Iqan (see "Contents of the book" - "upholds the purity and innocence of the Virgin Mary"). There will be more.
Now, in regard to Mary, science has no admittance of this into the realm of fact (yet, we know that it ought to be). Actually, the Faith and Science page would be more complete if it added this to the list which originally only had three items. Now, there are six.
Sufficing, for now, is the following.
SAQ (#29): The Christ is the central point of the Holy Spirit: He is born of the Holy Spirit; He is raised up by the Holy Spirit; He is the descendant of the Holy Spirit -- that is to say, that the Reality of Christ does not descend from Adam; no, it is born of the Holy Spirit.
Is it beyond a scientific view to accept this? Well, does it not depend upon what basis founds the scientific view? And, would not one consider that science can be enlightened were the participants to agree on this?
The big question: what are we missing due to the current views of science that disallow many things that are of importance (which are? we'll get there)?
Remarks:
10/17/2012 -- There is a lot to reflect on, about the trip, especially the western loop.
Modified: 10/17/2012
Monday, October 4, 2010
Friction and more
Month, Day: 167, Will, Perfection (Perfection)
Looking at the sequence that starts with concupiscence, and then irascibility, what motivates the next step (which we'll go into later after some rumination with this theme)?
That is, if one uses an emergence theme, as we see with science, in trying to explain, and interpret, what we see, on what basis does one go beyond the teeming masses (which metaphor applies to many things)? There is a big leap from describing what is to then trying to show how things came about. Or, ought I say many big leaps?
As a hint, there is this to ponder (as we reflect) which relates to the theme being discussed. Aqdas (#58): Beware lest the desires of the flesh and of a corrupt inclination provoke divisions among you. Be ye as the fingers of one hand, the members of one body. Thus counselleth you the Pen of Revelation, if ye be of them that believe.
There are many desires which drive a progression toward continuation of life, over time, which, then, we hope fruits into some type of maturity and which we expect that we can define (the goal, for some anyway). At some point, moderating influences will have irritated and guided, as necessary. But, they may not have, too.
Hence, the very apparent imbalances that are observable. And, for many of these, many types of rationalizations have been proposed, some of which have taken hold (at least, for those who benefit from such - for those who suffer (the majority), not so much -- these are reduced to hoping for justice).
Remarks:
10/05/2010 -- From whence, indeed.
Modified: 10/05/2010
Looking at the sequence that starts with concupiscence, and then irascibility, what motivates the next step (which we'll go into later after some rumination with this theme)?
That is, if one uses an emergence theme, as we see with science, in trying to explain, and interpret, what we see, on what basis does one go beyond the teeming masses (which metaphor applies to many things)? There is a big leap from describing what is to then trying to show how things came about. Or, ought I say many big leaps?
As a hint, there is this to ponder (as we reflect) which relates to the theme being discussed. Aqdas (#58): Beware lest the desires of the flesh and of a corrupt inclination provoke divisions among you. Be ye as the fingers of one hand, the members of one body. Thus counselleth you the Pen of Revelation, if ye be of them that believe.
There are many desires which drive a progression toward continuation of life, over time, which, then, we hope fruits into some type of maturity and which we expect that we can define (the goal, for some anyway). At some point, moderating influences will have irritated and guided, as necessary. But, they may not have, too.
Hence, the very apparent imbalances that are observable. And, for many of these, many types of rationalizations have been proposed, some of which have taken hold (at least, for those who benefit from such - for those who suffer (the majority), not so much -- these are reduced to hoping for justice).
Remarks:
10/05/2010 -- From whence, indeed.
Modified: 10/05/2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Irritation
Month, Day: 167, Will, Light (Independence)
What is an example of irascibility? Cantankerous old guy? Cross old gal? Testy teen? Choleric'd child?
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Earlier, we started to look at the developmental sequence that starts with concupiscence. One can imagine but not attain, in this life (in the next?), a completely problem-free situation. Well, there are moments in life that are extremely nice.
In fact, from the viewpoint of weather and climate, both spring and fall can have delightful days even in the far northern realms. But, that is an aside.
What are some of these situations that are without irritation. Well, for the infant in the womb, one may claim this albeit the mother labors. Too, some seem to be born into a life of ease where any work, of substance, is done by others.
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Ought this be the time to bring up the pearl which is, essentially, the result of reaction to an irritation?
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Another aside: the allure of the computational experience is one where a servant, or a whole collection of them, responds to the will of the computer, or network, user. That is, if things are going well (let us count the ways that they can go wrong). We need to find a way to characterize this better, but a whole lot of affect can come from little effort.
Actually, the urge to text, and such, while driving points specifically to the ease with which one can barrel down the road at high speed without exerting much effort at all. Too, very little of the mental capacity is used.
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But, all things change, as we know. The baby has a limited womb time. The hours pass; seasons change; the urges need to be filled periodically. There is no sate'd state that is eternal.
Ah, so any desire, or desired state, ultimately comes to an end. One result would be irritation which then can lead to irascibility. In a sense, this level is thwarted desire. For one thing, that bumping against a boundary is part of the plan. It's how we learn.
But, what exactly is it that we're to learn? Academics? Who takes lessons from a classroom out to the world? How to follow a mentor's lead? Are we not told to not imitate?
Besides, there is the prime notion of independent investigation of the truth (autodidactic-ness).
Suffice it, for now, to know that we're to know. Then, we're to obey. Twin duties.
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Why the use of the baby's early experience? We're told that the next life is as different from here as is here from the womb. In the womb, we develop the facilities for this life. In this life, we are garnering what is needed next.
Can we know what these things are and for what use? Well, right now, we are only on the 2nd step, of 7, so that discussion is for later. Hence, delay in looking at that topic can add to the irascibility, or not.
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On moving beyond irascibility, consider the Gleanings (pg 175): The fears and agitation which the revelation of this law provokes in men’s hearts should indeed be likened to the cries of the suckling babe weaned from his mother’s milk, if ye be of them that perceive. Were men to discover the motivating purpose of God’s Revelation, they would assuredly cast away their fears, and, with hearts filled with gratitude, rejoice with exceeding gladness.
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There is an operational system: the baby comes with a whole set of urges, nature abounds in urge fillers and thwarters, means exist for what we need, including learning, and so forth. We saw above some suggestion about motivation.
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How do these two map? Concupiscence/Search, Irascibility/Love. We'll be looking at that as we go along starting with Inspiration/Knowledge.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
Modified: 10/04/2010
What is an example of irascibility? Cantankerous old guy? Cross old gal? Testy teen? Choleric'd child?
---
Earlier, we started to look at the developmental sequence that starts with concupiscence. One can imagine but not attain, in this life (in the next?), a completely problem-free situation. Well, there are moments in life that are extremely nice.
In fact, from the viewpoint of weather and climate, both spring and fall can have delightful days even in the far northern realms. But, that is an aside.
What are some of these situations that are without irritation. Well, for the infant in the womb, one may claim this albeit the mother labors. Too, some seem to be born into a life of ease where any work, of substance, is done by others.
---
Ought this be the time to bring up the pearl which is, essentially, the result of reaction to an irritation?
---
Another aside: the allure of the computational experience is one where a servant, or a whole collection of them, responds to the will of the computer, or network, user. That is, if things are going well (let us count the ways that they can go wrong). We need to find a way to characterize this better, but a whole lot of affect can come from little effort.
Actually, the urge to text, and such, while driving points specifically to the ease with which one can barrel down the road at high speed without exerting much effort at all. Too, very little of the mental capacity is used.
---
But, all things change, as we know. The baby has a limited womb time. The hours pass; seasons change; the urges need to be filled periodically. There is no sate'd state that is eternal.
Ah, so any desire, or desired state, ultimately comes to an end. One result would be irritation which then can lead to irascibility. In a sense, this level is thwarted desire. For one thing, that bumping against a boundary is part of the plan. It's how we learn.
But, what exactly is it that we're to learn? Academics? Who takes lessons from a classroom out to the world? How to follow a mentor's lead? Are we not told to not imitate?
Besides, there is the prime notion of independent investigation of the truth (autodidactic-ness).
Suffice it, for now, to know that we're to know. Then, we're to obey. Twin duties.
---
Why the use of the baby's early experience? We're told that the next life is as different from here as is here from the womb. In the womb, we develop the facilities for this life. In this life, we are garnering what is needed next.
Can we know what these things are and for what use? Well, right now, we are only on the 2nd step, of 7, so that discussion is for later. Hence, delay in looking at that topic can add to the irascibility, or not.
---
On moving beyond irascibility, consider the Gleanings (pg 175): The fears and agitation which the revelation of this law provokes in men’s hearts should indeed be likened to the cries of the suckling babe weaned from his mother’s milk, if ye be of them that perceive. Were men to discover the motivating purpose of God’s Revelation, they would assuredly cast away their fears, and, with hearts filled with gratitude, rejoice with exceeding gladness.
---
There is an operational system: the baby comes with a whole set of urges, nature abounds in urge fillers and thwarters, means exist for what we need, including learning, and so forth. We saw above some suggestion about motivation.
---
How do these two map? Concupiscence/Search, Irascibility/Love. We'll be looking at that as we go along starting with Inspiration/Knowledge.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
Modified: 10/04/2010
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