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gome - i understood what the author was saying - "that we can only speak
a language we are familiar with" (my way of putting that paragraph). such things are hardly surprising. what i was taking exception to was what i understood that author to be sayng in terms of any 'proof'. i woudl describe his axiom of proof as impossible,hence the reference to the cat writing a dissertation using microsfot word.
i've actually given up trying to marry what some people describe as left brain/right brain activity in a cogent, throroughly coherent way, which of course is not to say it cannot be done - though i suspect not. i've had many 'strange' experiences, seen and heard some things i have never read about anywhere, and, as an intellectual am sceptical of nearly everything, always attempting to analysise and 'read between and under the lines'. in fact at one stage of my life i was 'ashamed' of my pyschic ability and questioned it much and i still believe it's wise to be ever vigiant. i did a degree majoring in the anthropology of religion, so accepting that 'people only talk in familiar lingo' is very easy for me. i could digress much here. maybe leave such points of digression for another blog. there sure are some interesting and intelligent people around here.
posted by
Jaahda
on February 20, 2007 at 5:03 PM
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Jaahda - first off thank you for the first comment
In the second comment: this quote you have used: "It is the basis of proving that all manifestation experiences are derived from the human mind simply because there has yet to be an exception to this rule" ....does not stand on its own as a contention when taken out of context. This quote refers to the results of scientific testing and specifically; the manipulation of the electro-magnetic field as found within the human brain to induce a sensed presence. During this controlled testing there have been no exceptions, not one person described a manifestation other than an entity that they had prior knowledge of. Most subjects described the manifesting entity as the central icon of their respective religion. The key words in this quote would be: "...the basis of proving..." which is not quite the same as saying that it is proven.
posted by
gomedome
on February 20, 2007 at 6:44 AM
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Presley - as I mentioned in an earlier comment; brutal honesty is generally
not appreciated.
We have all been conditioned to tell social lies, shield the truth from others in certain situations or manipulate the truth when we feel that honesty will be unkind. These are simply social survival skills necessary to deal with our inherent distaste of brutal honesty.
posted by
gomedome
on February 20, 2007 at 6:29 AM
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.Dave. - that is a rare quality indeed
posted by
gomedome
on February 20, 2007 at 6:24 AM
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what i value most in someone is integrity.....
which is kinda related to honesty. I always say that honesty is related to one's personal awareness. which is kinda what you're saying. now- after having read your blog i can roll on the floor larfing at my mini-read for you where i said 'lots of things lined up in a row". have you seen the leunig cartoon where the fellah is chasing his head with a fishing net ? if you ever find time or inclination to track it down there was a very interesting show about death, and research into it, on an australian weekly show bout what people believe called Compass (produced by the national, commerical free ABC network). www.abc.net.au/compass
You said, "It is the basis of proving that all manifestation experiences are derived from the human mind simply because there has yet to be an exception to this rule", how the f.....k is anyone gonna prove otherwise ? Praps i do an injustice here by misinterpreting what you're sayng but isn't this like saying, " i won't belive that cat is a cat unless the cat itself can write a dissertaton using microsoft word proving otherwise" ?
posted by
Jaahda
on February 20, 2007 at 5:53 AM
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gome - you leave me breathless. well done. it dont happen often.
posted by
Jaahda
on February 20, 2007 at 4:56 AM
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Gomey
Your title poses a very good question. I'm a bit of a hypocrit if I say I most respect someone's honesty. I respect honesty when it is presented tactfully and diplomatically; however, I find it difficult to RESPECT honesty when it is presented in a demeaning or belittling manor or is used to invoke anger and hostility. I suppose that means I teeter on a double edged sword?
posted by
Presley
on February 20, 2007 at 4:37 AM
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Gomedome, the ability to listen is mine.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on February 20, 2007 at 3:18 AM
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Tonyzonit - we are all conditioned to manipulate the truth as a social
skill in certain situations.
People certainly don't like brutal honesty.
posted by
gomedome
on February 19, 2007 at 8:25 PM
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Pat_B - I have to put that high on the list as well
posted by
gomedome
on February 19, 2007 at 8:23 PM
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SoloWriter - it is an interesting story isn't it?
Any one of us would take the money and run with the prestige.
posted by
gomedome
on February 19, 2007 at 8:22 PM
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People don't like honesty - maybe that's why it's so rare!
posted by
Antonionioni
on February 19, 2007 at 4:12 PM
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With honesty as a given, what I respect most in people is kindness.
The ones who make life better, who gentle the way a bit, are the ones I respect. I'm not talking about weakness, wishy-washy acting nice, going along to get along. I'm talking about genuine demonstrations of kindness.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 19, 2007 at 1:52 PM
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Well, after further review of your link to the relevant article, I think the man who has solved an important problem for the benefit of society should definitely receive his one million dollar prize whether or not he demonstrates an interest in it or even an ability to handle money, as a genius in one area may be known by others to be incompetent in such other matters as finance, etc.
posted by
Jenasis
on February 19, 2007 at 12:31 PM
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But I respect other qualities in other people.
posted by
Jenasis
on February 19, 2007 at 10:35 AM
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I respect your honest sarcasm.
posted by
Jenasis
on February 19, 2007 at 10:34 AM
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Ariala - yep, that's important
It is something we appreciate even more after having our compassion and tolerance taxed to the limit by those who are unreasonable.
posted by
gomedome
on February 19, 2007 at 9:52 AM
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I respect a rational mind who can be reasoned with.
posted by
Ariala
on February 19, 2007 at 9:19 AM
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