“A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he afford to let alone” — HDT
“A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he afford to let alone” — Henry David Thoreau Not the least of which “things” are beliefs and ideals, ought to’s and should haves, fears, and maybe even loves, too. It is good to have these, if for noContinue Reading
Keeping Our Own Company
Faith, that the landscape will provide, is hardwired into animals. Qualia has always appeared, when needed, to lead them to what they need for survival (whether or not they noticed it, or ritual with it, is another question). Faith in the human landscape is not yet instinctive; instead of instincts,Continue Reading
Following a Different Path
The landmarks we follow make an imprint upon the landscape. The imprint is our pathway, and it is necessary to reflect upon that pathway occasionally. Our landmarks and pathways are often inherited from previous generations, from cultural traditions, and even from our genetics. Our pathways, imprinted upon the landscape, changeContinue Reading
Reflections of Ecosystems
In the past, our minds were only reflections of the landscapes outside of us, but no longer. Now, our minds are reflections of ecosystems. The qualia which once flowed into the mind through our distorted, outward-facing senses, now flows into the mind directly from ecosystems, pure and refreshing like theContinue Reading
Our Visualization Has Wholeness
Qualia, which is the infinite gift of the ecosystem, makes everything greater than the sum of its parts. Our visualization of the qualia within, the qualia around which matter forms itself, has wholeness (wholesomeness, or holiness); it makes everything and everyone around us better — greater than the sum of ourContinue Reading