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From the Roots Toward Heavem
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From the Roots Toward Heavem

Permanent Linkby GhostofGaia on Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:11 am

When seeking happiness, I find a tendency among people to go with a top-down approach. This is most apparent in those with religious leanings, though atheists and others do the same albeit under the guise of replacing "god" with science. They believe that some God , philosophical belief, spiritual movement, or political cause will imbue them with a sense of purpose, belonging, and in a sense "happiness." Such thinking will most likely lead to suffering.To start off with , I firmly believe happiness is a state of mind rather than a goal or destination. What people are often seeking is a combination of contentment (which in itself tends to produce an apathy towards life and progress) , financial and emotional stability, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose. These come not from the outside ( in most cases) but from within. Inner strength becomes the key to unlock the doors of opportunity previously withheld from us.
Like the Great Pyramids , or the dainty flowers, all things must start from the bottom and grow upwards. Only when the roots are strong can they support the stem. Only when the stem is strong can it support the beautiful flow. Only when the flower is healthy will the nectar flow. Begin at the ground and work upwards.
Too often my mind is so enthralled with attaining higher conscious and such that I forget about the basic tenets of achieving my goals. I must cultivate the simple to obtain the grand. For instance , what good are interesting ideas and thoughts without the skills to communicate them in an entertaining fashion to others?
I will elaborate on this further in the future. At the moment my thoughts are everywhere, the primordial ooze of my consciousness only barely prepared to give birth to this idea.

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Genesis

Permanent Linkby GhostofGaia on Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:09 am

Desire must precede Will , or else the will is hollow , illusionary. Thus , an admittance of desire shall antedate the proclamation of my will. I desire to be something else , something better than what / who I am. I am not my past , I am not my mistakes , I am not my failings. I am a unique individual , gifted with talents that overshadow my short comings. I am the Earth , and the Earth is me, for we all inseparably linked by our great mother. As the Buddha spoke , we are all leaves emerging from the same tree. Though appearing alone , we are all part of the same organism , and when the winds blow just right , we may even brush against each other for a finite moment , whether good or bad. My desire is to realize this to the fullest . To that effect , i become my brother's keeper, a Shepard of the weak, wasting , and wandering. The chains I have forged, in the flames of hate and anger , served only to imprison my mind. With love humility and grace I shall set myself free of this fleshy prison. My pain is only temporary , for death will carry me away to paradise soon enough. But the life I can live, the wonders I can shew unto others , shall echo throughout eternity. My desire is to be who I once was , to be someone worth respecting , loving , trusting , and befriending. My desire is to live a life free of hate, loneliness, anger , vengeance , sadism , and perversion. I will embrace , question , and analyze everything , without cognitive bias or distortion. This is my desire. It lends strength to my will. The strength of my will must be honed , or else knowing the Way and knowing the Where are of no value , for without the will to complete the task , the journey is hopeless.
The Way shall be uncovered as I go, though stirrings of ideas already populate my mind. The Where is stated in my desire , though the intricate parts are kept to myself. This blog will serve to sharpen my mind , remind myself of myself , and to serve as a somewhat concrete declaration of my intentions. Paper and pen would serve nicely , but alas, I have given up on trying to stay organized and keep my things together. Too much moving. Always moving. The Earth is my home . Where ever I fall shall be my grave.

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