Transcendence can be accomplished in degrees, yet (and despite what I consider my logical mind), I believe in astrology and believe the time and place you are born have a great influence on our lives.
Perhaps, if there is such a thing as freewill, we can even transcend that. ;0)
True - it's just the manifestation of those characteristics that are shaped by the time and place. In other words, the circumstances into which you're born, not just the actual geographical place, has great influence on whether "good" or "bad" sides of you prevail. Studies of identical twins, separated at birth, are interesting in this regard (no, I can't quote a specific one!).
As I deepen my meditation practice there is a deepening into the realization that part of me was already at wherever I was going. That it was always already here.
We and all things can transcend in many ways, you're right.
ReplyDeleteThey say everything comes from space dust.
ReplyDeleteI love this one, NP. It's inspiring and humbling at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThis belief is the mother of all spiritual search....
ReplyDeleteComments are humorous..Though I believe in Paul's belief
ReplyDeleteInteresting aphorism, as usual, np.
ReplyDeleteTranscendence can be accomplished in degrees, yet (and despite what I consider my logical mind), I believe in astrology and believe the time and place you are born have a great influence on our lives.
Perhaps, if there is such a thing as freewill, we can even transcend that. ;0)
True - it's just the manifestation of those characteristics that are shaped by the time and place. In other words, the circumstances into which you're born, not just the actual geographical place, has great influence on whether "good" or "bad" sides of you prevail.
ReplyDeleteStudies of identical twins, separated at birth, are interesting in this regard (no, I can't quote a specific one!).
Beautiful as always Marty, something within feels confined till it ..transcends its time and place of birth"
ReplyDeleteThat something I think every creature must discover.
ReplyDeleteAs I deepen my meditation practice there is a deepening into the realization that part of me was already at wherever I was going. That it was always already here.
ReplyDeleteYes...its placenta.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's eternity. We exist in eternity then we journey on earth, and quite a journey it is, I'd say!
ReplyDeletePerhaps it is better that we don't know what. My best
ReplyDeleteAgreed, whole-heartedly! As they say, 'there is nothing new under the sun'.
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