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MindWalk
MindWalk Melciber remarked that in the most intrinsic way we are all alone and we are all joined. And Evy brought up the need to accept all of life not just the nice happy bits. It reminded me of two things: Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning which is a two part book, one where he tells of his experiences in a concentration camp and the second part is a description of his psychotherapeutic style (logotherapy) that came about as a result of his experiences in a camp. The basic premise is much like Evy’s Rumi poem ‒ the need to value all of life’s the lessons inherent in each. And to honor suffering as part of that process ‒ to give it due weight ‒ to bring it in and accept it ‒ not wallow in it ‒ but feel it fully. The second (hugs Mel) is a movie I happened on a few weeks ago called MindWalk and it’s a 2 hour conversation on physics and the meaning of life directed by Bernt Capra. For me the fascinating piece was watching the way in which people came to understand Systems Theory- how they could feel it, make it their own. One of the people in the conversation with the physicist is a politician, one a poet. Each feeling and reacting based on their inherent nature and yet each becoming part of the whole as they argue their way through the day. In the end, both the movie and the book are approaching the same issue. The interconnectedness, the way in which one thing can only exist when it is connected to another thing. A congruence if you will ‒ grins at skier and makes bug eyes. Now I guess my question is, do you allow yourself to truly feel all of life or do you select those bits that aren’t so scary, don’t rock the boat? Is it too difficult to face fears head on? Or does that go to the saying that a coward dies many deaths? I know that in the worst of times and there do seem to be plenty of them (smiles), I find myself doing the avoidance dance. Thinking about anything but what is happening, trying to find ways around the inevitable. Because it is inevitable…if you don’t face it now, you’ll face it later and the issues don’t seem to shrink by ignoring them…the bastards grow! And does the Buddhist concept of being present in the moment make this easier? Does spirituality…faith….believing in something….make it easier? Or does it just mean that having that faith as an underpinning, allows you a certain safety in facing the demons? Just woolgathering…….. With appreciation to Melciber and Evy for such thoughtful posts ………. You cannot conceive the many without the one. |
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I guess I am the master of the avoidance dance. I chose my battles carefully. Fighting only those that I think are worthy of the effort or those whose outcome has a direct effect on my life. The others I pass by knowing I have no input toward the outcome. I don't pick these based on the chance of success. I have been know to tilt at a windmill or two. XX MJ
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I guess I should go and read the original post but opted to off the cuff here, precious. You have to have faith in yourself to handle the slightest of situations that are imposed daily. Depending upon the issue, I play those cards at that very moment in time. When I put things off, the House doesn't operate efficiently, not to mention it is out of Character for Me. Be it good, bad or ugly ... it's the way in which you handle them. A direct result of Authority at it's Best, IMO. No matter which way it swings. We each have our way of dealing with matters. My suggestion is to do what works best for you. If you aren't making mistakes or improvements along the way, you are stunted in your growth. I commonly try different methods and have found that by placing things in priority; the story of my life ... The in and out box dances all the time. With Love to you sweetheart *I feel like dancing in the Streets again* After all the sex is gone, there is the mind - Lady Hunter / BAB Copyright © House of Lady Hunter 1998-2009
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5/23/2007 11:58 pm |
All things have their good and mis- use. Avoidance is good when we are weak, beset with stress. Ignore it until we get to stable ground, then face the hard, eventually you will have to deal. In the psychodelic experience forced avoidance is what brings on the "demon" worlds. For instance: maybe one was abused as a child or has certain fantasies that are damned by society, etc. and these things are buried deep under layers of consciousness. But in the psychodelic experience all memories are loosened before they may (or may not depending on dosage) become meaningless along with all logical thought processes including memory so that one experiences "ego death." If one tries to stifle these memories or fears them, they can become roaring demons whipping consciensness demanding to get out and be recognized. on the other hand if they are accepted as part of the squiggles of life, watched like our very own movie, they can be rendered harmless and accepted as part of our "life experience" and the power they have held is returned and great healing takes place. It is highly preferable to have an experienced "guide" during these deep sessions. Richard Alpert put it nicely: (paraphrase) I was the top phycologist at Harvard, pioneer in deep sessions of LSD where I experienced my own dawth, studied at the feet of my guru for years, came back and guess what - I hadn't lost one nuerosis. But the difference was, when I was in the bathtub and thoughts of sexual perversity came bubbling to the surface i no longer fought them but welcomed them like little shmoos. Come on in." The only problem I havbe here is that some people are slightly schitzophrenic and can't tell the difference between fantasy and reality and can be dangerous to themselves and others. But perhapos that is a different question. Melciber w/ all respect, "Of course we can override our feelings - actors do it all the time" as an actor I can say that that is a style of acting you describe made popular off and on through the 40's called "character acting." The idea was to emulate the stereo-typical actions of the architypal/cartoon character. A hero with the big smile, prefect teeth and wavey hair, laughing as he fights for his life, Ha-ha! Very enticing that. And replaced with the Stanislavski method revolution that says we all have all the feelings of the world to one degree or another in us. As an actor you find that feeling that IS that character and you bring it out, develop it, experience it, live it - but always with one eye on reality. Some actors get so into their parts they become them and so don't we all if we believe we are those things we project. Are we all actors in a play of everyone's (including ourselves) creation? What part do we play? Can we change parts? Can we get off the stage and watch or is that just another part to play? Tame the bull and ride it back to town. Hugs,love and a whack if ya really really want it and I can undedrestand it, for you Oui
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Now I guess my question is, do you allow yourself to truly feel all of life or do you select those bits that aren’t so scary, don’t rock the boat? This makes me stop to reflect a bit...and realize that I haven't been feeling much at all, lately (good OR bad). Just on the treadmill. I think I need to bring a little beauty into my life. Time to get out in the garden...
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