A scientist's attempt to understand her experiences in four decades of meditation.
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Being Who You Are is Freedom
Ben is growing on me. His directness shatters so much that I often cannot stand to listen. But, that glass I hear breaking are my beliefs. And he also makes me feel a burst of happiness and leaves me with a grin.
Wow, that was definitely "awesome"! Thanks for sharing. Will have to check out Ben.
Was recently introduced to Ruthless Truth (http://ruthlesstruthdotcom.blogspot.com/) and all its offshoots (esp. http://burningtruedotcom.blogspot.com/). It horrified me initially and then it caught me. So much anger, so much intensity, so much passion... All for "the cause".
On another note, after I posted Ben I noticed how I take exception with some things he said... OR more accurately, what he doesn't say and thus you're free to imply: just let every kind of behavior that crosses your mind be expressed through your behavior... and I don't think being a totally unaware spoiled brat is what he's advocating. But, it's what I focus on... even while I get and appreciate he's say.
I spent over 25 years doing science: molecular genetics, PhD level lab work, publishing results.
I’ve spent over 50 years meditating: walking the mystical, mythical paths, another form of research.
I worked hard to call myself “scientist.” My friends tend to call me an “artist.” Oh, well.
“Seeing for Myself” reflects both these paths of exploration. As scientist I want to see things for myself. As mystic I never forget the search for my true Self.
Putting my discoveries into both art and essays clarifies my understanding.
I hope others might also find something of benefit here.
2 comments:
Wow, that was definitely "awesome"! Thanks for sharing. Will have to check out Ben.
Was recently introduced to Ruthless Truth (http://ruthlesstruthdotcom.blogspot.com/) and all its offshoots (esp. http://burningtruedotcom.blogspot.com/).
It horrified me initially and then it caught me. So much anger, so much intensity, so much passion...
All for "the cause".
Not for everyone.
Yeah, they don't call it "ruthless" for nothing!
On another note, after I posted Ben I noticed how I take exception with some things he said... OR more accurately, what he doesn't say and thus you're free to imply: just let every kind of behavior that crosses your mind be expressed through your behavior... and I don't think being a totally unaware spoiled brat is what he's advocating. But, it's what I focus on... even while I get and appreciate he's say.
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