Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 8

[Shannon]

The quote to which you refer was:


What you're suggesting is something I've been working on behind the scenes for a long time, but it is difficult to do safely.  It deals with freeing oneself from the self imposed limitations of one's thinking and perception, and opening up to new possibilities.  "Anything Is Possible" is a subliminal that exists that is along these lines, but not quite what I am working on.  This concept will not result in "enlightenment" by itself, although it can be a step on the path.  But the key here is accomplishing the goal of the program without causing harm.  Going too fast, or too far, can result in severe cognitive dissonance which can cause problems.  So when the "safety" aspect of it is dealt with, I'll be releasing something in this direction.

Very interesting. I recently read an article on epigenetics positing that it is possible to inherit memories from one's ancestors, and early research seems to back this up. So while many of our limitations may be self-imposed, perhaps not all of it is.


You mention the limitations of one's thinking and perception, but, without the feeling, there can be no balance. Referring to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the definition of “feeling” from the mid-14 century is "a conscious emotion." So, not talking about emotionality, but the result of a healthy balance, relationship, and connection among the body, mind, and feeling.


As far as safety considerations, I have heard that objective conscience exists in the subconscious. If that could be awakened...

The key issue I'm interested in is finding the best way to handle the lifting of limits. Some limits are good to have in place.  Others just waste our potential.