Quote:I admit I'm lost when it comes to what is called enlightenment. I tend to see things for what they are. I identify new aspects of a thing "flame" that were not present to my understanding. I appreciate the absents of a thing when it is not present. Enlightenment for me is not a mystical understanding that is beyond others comprehension, but its the ability to appreciate, understand, and utilize a thing. This process makes the thing of more importance and value to my existence. Enlightenment means having the ability to share this knowledge with others.
In reference to my "what is not" thread, I will clarify something important.
I could just tell everyone the answer. But if I did, they would not go through the process of discovery, which is what makes the answer make sense. Just telling you would leave you just as confused, because the growth to getting there yourself would not have taken place. That thread is my invitation to seek the answer and in the process, grow. Just knowing this answer will not make you "Enlightened"; but it will enlighten you in a way that brings a whole new understanding of the world around you which really makes things interesting. I believe it is also a significant step towards "Enlightenment", as well.
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The scientist has a question to find an answer for. The pseudo-scientist has an answer to find a question for. ~ "Failure is the path of least persistence." - Chinese Fortune Cookie ~ Logic left. Emotion right. But thinking, straight ahead. ~ Sperate supra omnia in valorem. (The value of trust is above all else.) ~ Meowsomeness!
The scientist has a question to find an answer for. The pseudo-scientist has an answer to find a question for. ~ "Failure is the path of least persistence." - Chinese Fortune Cookie ~ Logic left. Emotion right. But thinking, straight ahead. ~ Sperate supra omnia in valorem. (The value of trust is above all else.) ~ Meowsomeness!
