Away from desk for a couple of weeks… Lots of personal events but nothing to report for a while. My creative stuff is on hold. For one the studio does not have enough air conditioning to deal with the extreme heat wave so I’m chilling in cooler parts of the house. Also some family members are having hard times also complicated by the heat. Growing old is easy, surviving is questionable.
What’s on my mind today? Well…
Each day ask the universe “tell me something about your self”
What’s in your orbit?
Who’s in your orbit
These are beautiful prompts for introspection and connection with the universe! Here's a possible interpretation and how to approach them:
1. "Tell me something about yourself"
* Daily Practice:
* Mindfulness: Start by grounding yourself through meditation or deep breathing.
* Openness: Approach the universe with a sense of curiosity and receptivity.
* Listen Within: Pay attention to your inner voice, intuition, or any subtle messages that come to you throughout the day.
* Observe the World: Notice synchronicities, patterns, and unexpected events.
* Journaling: Reflect on your experiences and insights at the end of the day.
* Possible Responses:
* You might receive a sudden burst of inspiration.
* You might encounter a stranger who shares a profound message.
* You might witness an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.
* You might simply feel a sense of peace and interconnectedness.
2. "What's in your orbit?"
* Interpretation: This can be interpreted in various ways:
* The Universe: Consider the vastness of the cosmos – planets, stars, galaxies, dark matter, and energy.
* Your Own Life: What are the major forces and influences shaping your life? Relationships, career, values, beliefs, and life experiences.
* Current Focus: What are your current priorities and goals? What are you focusing your energy on?
* Exploration:
* Mind Map: Create a visual representation of the key elements in your "orbit."
* Reflection: Analyze the relationships and interactions between these elements.
* Adjustments: Identify any areas where you need to make adjustments or shifts in focus.
3. "How do I treat my vessel? Work with wisdom not against it."
* "Vessel" refers to your physical body and mind.
* Key Principles:
* Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with kindness, understanding, and forgiveness.
* Nourishment: Provide your body with healthy food, sufficient sleep, and regular exercise.
* Mindful Movement: Engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation to your body and mind, such as yoga, dance, or spending time in nature.
* Stress Management: Develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress, such as meditation, deep breathing, or spending time in nature.
* Rest and Renewal: Prioritize rest and rejuvenation to prevent burnout.
* Wisdom in Action:
* Listen to your body's signals: Pay attention to hunger, thirst, fatigue, and pain.
* Avoid pushing yourself too hard: Rest when you need it and avoid overexertion.
* Practice self-care: Make time for activities that nourish your mind, body, and spirit.
By consistently engaging with these prompts, you can deepen your understanding of yourself and your place within the universe. Remember that this is a journey of self-discovery, and there are no right or wrong answers.
How do I treat my vessel? Work with wisdom not against it.
What can I say and do to assure my fellows?
What do I touch to improve? What do I let go?
Training of amygdala and hippocampus. Limbic system.
Let the force be with you not against you
We learn to work with gravity not against it (should we launch rockets?)
Conformity , confirmation, tradition and rules and laws of nature and civil society.
Learn the tools of thought , thinking. Plato, Aristotle etc. what modern ones? Bertrand Russell etc
Rational and or logic?
A starving mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Antiquities
Slavery lost lessons of past, lost family connections, distributed, moved, different training , experience, treatment. Identify with exile, abuse by and of authority. Easy to identify, sympathize with Christ and Israelites. Lost their teachings and formed new ones with parts of remembered tradition, integrated parts of many. Also remember, debtors and criminals and indigenous were part of early settlers and included in the slave populations.