The proverbial question that has plagued mankind, humankind, or all of us rather: Is it possible to create something out nothing? Absolutely!
Conventional, or parochial thought will have you believe that this paradox is not possible, while scientists, now more than ever, contend that enough empirical evidence exists in this world to validate this assumption/assertion.
I had never been a believer of creating something out of nothing & I'm not even throwing the religious "wrench" or spin on it, I'm just coming at it from a practical standpoint...
Well, another epiphany hit me today... Previously, I would have argued that something out of nothingness doesn't stand to ration, especially against the Socratic Questioning method or approach. "Just doesn't pan out..." until, I applied it to my ownself. Just stick with me for a moment before you dismiss this, I'll explain.
Its an elementary example but here it goes. When we are down in our luck, hit rock bottom beyond any point of return, have no more strength, lost all hope or will to survive, basically, that point where you're just down in the dumps where NOTHING is seemingly possible; We (the human spirit) always, let me repeat, always, have the ability to muster up some inner strength, motivation, or spark - drum rolls please & get this - out of where, nowhere! Yep, & so there you have it: something (will or drive) out of nothing (pessimism or surrender).
"What? Ah, that's cheesy - no way, not the same thing" you're probably saying. Well, let me throw it back at you. Why not? Why is it not the same? I'll admit, its a far-fetched example but the analogy is still based on the same premise: creating something out of nothing.
Its been my observation, that our human body/spirit is nothing more than a sheer reflection of our universe, our galaxy, our solar system, our planet, our world & so on, seriously. Lets take the human body/spirit as a comparison model or subject, in my opinion, if you expand or scale it up, it helps shed light on the grandioseness & striking similarities w/ our universe. Think about it for a moment. Human composition, at the kernel level is fire, the catalyst or special something that makes us go, an engine so-to-speak. Some refer to it as our spirit. Our planet, which we refer to as mother earth, also has a fiery core, a furnace. The sun, if you propagate my example, at its core is nothing more than a ball of fire that powers up our solar system & the very place we all live in, planet earth.
So how does this preceding, universal human body/spirit, example relate to "something out of nothing"? Well, it is my contention that we all possess "something", be it spirit, fire, initiative, drive or whatever you want to call it to generate & spark "something out of nothing."
To be continued... This blog is not complete - it is working-in-progress ... yeah, yeah, so quit your belly aching! :0) you know I love you!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The Human Mind
The human mind is such a beautiful thing. Its very complex & sophisticated but very powerful when you begin to understand it's functions & capabilities, mechanics so-to-speak. And when you do, OMG, it's like having a hi-revving machine. For instance, pick any, in fact, lets take the most expensive/sophisticated vehicle (aeronautical, marine, space, or terrestrial) on the planet, & yes the mind (to include the body) is worth more, even net, than any of these machines, because its the human mind that engineered, manufactured, & created them in the first place. Wow, think about that for a moment. Seriously, soak that in. You & I, all of us posses that power w/ in our cranium. That's some powerful shit, if you really think about it!
You see, I believe most of us, including myself, are so distracted w/ all the things we deal w/ day-in & day-out that life throws at us that we don't take the time to really take care of our minds, let alone our bodies. I believe mental health is just as important as physical health but is largely neglected b/c of prevailing stigmas or desensitized perceptions that cloud society. Fortunately, by now all of us have heard of the pinnacle or balanced self - mind, body, & soul. It really is something worth striving for b/c they (all the parts) are connected & every so often when you are in sync you know it - we've all experienced it. It's like an organic euphoric sensation that feels absolutely fantastic that requires no booze or drugs.
I know this is going to sound hokie, but the mind is very powerful & emanates magnetic properties when the chemicals in the brain are activated. Or in layman's terms, when the mind is focused & you are connected, watch out or be careful what you ask for b/c your mind has now zeroed in on the target like a laser-beam or torpedo & it will reach it's destination or achieve its objective. This, I speak mainly from personal experience & not solely from mere textbooks or holistic fad influences. All of this, of course, is easier said than done b/c being present & keeping the mind focused requires discipline & intense mental effort. An activity that for some might seem routine or effortless but while for others its more of a begrudging task, which I admit I probably lean more towards this side of the scale more so than not. I've heard or seen it written before that anything worth attaining in life requires, downright, a great amount of effort. Well, my entire life I've found this to be true in every instance for me.
I've discovered that the mind like the body is nourished daily, but unlike the human body it requires just a tad more than nutritional food. The fuel source that powers up the mind are your very own thoughts. It is these very thoughts that affect your behavior or feelings and overall well-being. So, if you want to be strong & healthy, not just physically but mentally, it's simple, seriously. You must feed yourself well & actively generate or visualize strong healthy images in your mind, because the mind, like a computer processor, doesn't discriminate when it comes to images, good or bad, positive or negative, it will process them all alike.
Thank you for taking time to read about my journey - ramblings about life, observations & experiences, however, there's much more to come... I've been writing for quite sometime but haven't ever really published or publicly shared any of the thoughts that float around in my mind's eye until now I guess, & so, this morning was very special to me for some peculiar reason as it hit like a ton of bricks, as if I had a revelation or awakening. As I awoke I deeply felt the need to finally share my thoughts on this particular subject matter. And so, I decided to take the next step. But how or where? I thought about posting on Facebook, but realized most people would simply roll-over it b/c it be too long or they'd be "too busy"... And so, nevertheless, I figured I'd give my first "official" BLOG a shot. I hope you like it but please bare in mind this only a modicum & barely the beginning!
BTW, if you like what you read please feel free to hit me up, comment, share, re-post, or whatever. I'm a firm believer in spreading & sharing the wealth!
You see, I believe most of us, including myself, are so distracted w/ all the things we deal w/ day-in & day-out that life throws at us that we don't take the time to really take care of our minds, let alone our bodies. I believe mental health is just as important as physical health but is largely neglected b/c of prevailing stigmas or desensitized perceptions that cloud society. Fortunately, by now all of us have heard of the pinnacle or balanced self - mind, body, & soul. It really is something worth striving for b/c they (all the parts) are connected & every so often when you are in sync you know it - we've all experienced it. It's like an organic euphoric sensation that feels absolutely fantastic that requires no booze or drugs.
I know this is going to sound hokie, but the mind is very powerful & emanates magnetic properties when the chemicals in the brain are activated. Or in layman's terms, when the mind is focused & you are connected, watch out or be careful what you ask for b/c your mind has now zeroed in on the target like a laser-beam or torpedo & it will reach it's destination or achieve its objective. This, I speak mainly from personal experience & not solely from mere textbooks or holistic fad influences. All of this, of course, is easier said than done b/c being present & keeping the mind focused requires discipline & intense mental effort. An activity that for some might seem routine or effortless but while for others its more of a begrudging task, which I admit I probably lean more towards this side of the scale more so than not. I've heard or seen it written before that anything worth attaining in life requires, downright, a great amount of effort. Well, my entire life I've found this to be true in every instance for me.
I've discovered that the mind like the body is nourished daily, but unlike the human body it requires just a tad more than nutritional food. The fuel source that powers up the mind are your very own thoughts. It is these very thoughts that affect your behavior or feelings and overall well-being. So, if you want to be strong & healthy, not just physically but mentally, it's simple, seriously. You must feed yourself well & actively generate or visualize strong healthy images in your mind, because the mind, like a computer processor, doesn't discriminate when it comes to images, good or bad, positive or negative, it will process them all alike.
Thank you for taking time to read about my journey - ramblings about life, observations & experiences, however, there's much more to come... I've been writing for quite sometime but haven't ever really published or publicly shared any of the thoughts that float around in my mind's eye until now I guess, & so, this morning was very special to me for some peculiar reason as it hit like a ton of bricks, as if I had a revelation or awakening. As I awoke I deeply felt the need to finally share my thoughts on this particular subject matter. And so, I decided to take the next step. But how or where? I thought about posting on Facebook, but realized most people would simply roll-over it b/c it be too long or they'd be "too busy"... And so, nevertheless, I figured I'd give my first "official" BLOG a shot. I hope you like it but please bare in mind this only a modicum & barely the beginning!
BTW, if you like what you read please feel free to hit me up, comment, share, re-post, or whatever. I'm a firm believer in spreading & sharing the wealth!
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