Emotional Memory
Monday, May 25, 2020
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Justice Vs. Fairness
I have often wondered why people will sometimes sacrifice their lives for justice. Survival is a top priority and yet in some cases the need for justice overcomes even that. We even celebrate this. From the Hatfields and McCoys to the Civil War, which for some odd reason, still lingers. In these cases, justice has been used to explain the phenomenon. However to Emolve, we need to recognize that justice has moral components, which can change over time or be different ,within different groups. And yet, it happens everywhere. Therefore we need to think about using the word fairness to accurately explain this phenomenon.
In studies with primates, they exhibited a strong need for fairness. When unequal rewards are given for the same amount of work. The aggrieved individual became angry. In one study it took only one incidence of unfairness to completely undo the aggrieved party.
We are not primates, but we are both animals and we share similar DNA. Regardless, we humans do the same thing. It might not be as unrestrained or even acknowledged, but we remember and sometimes we seek revenge in order to level the playing field.
This trait has huge implications for the future, if income inequality continues to separate us. The public schools have been ravaged and the "American Dream" seems impossible to many. This seems unfair to many and this must be addressed to ensure the security of everyone because of this phenomenon.
The wealthy appear to be prepared to separate themselves from the rest of society; taking huge amounts of resources with them. They think this will provide them safety from climate change or another possible cataclysm and to some degree it will. At least on paper. They do this at their own peril. I don't envision them doing this so they can cook and clean for themselves and they will need workers of all kinds and those workers have family and friends. They may have strong relationships that are unseen, so I wish them luck; maintaining their power. The electricians and water providers will eventually be running these "paradises."
There would also be external threats from those willing to die for fairness.
To stabilize a society, fairness must be considered for even the most prepared. Unless they have a spaceship, people's need for fairness will undo their efforts. Its easy enough. Re-establish the "American Dream" as something available and feasible to all.
I wonder, how much does a person need?
Monday, May 4, 2020
Our Consciousness
Our Consciousness
I remember when I first discussed it with my friend, Doc. He had an incredible "sense of knowing." He described it as a golden egg and God could easily see it. But, if we soiled it, then it became harder for God to see. If we soiled it too much then it couldn't be seen at all. His thinking was clearly influenced by Christianity, but it suggested that the size was fixed.
I have often wondered if size of our consciousness is fixed or if it can grow? Even more staggering is asking, "What is it made of"? It was been suggested that when people die, they lose three ounces in weight. This would suggest that it has some mass. Can it grow through consciousness raising or are only more of it? Personally, I have had moments when it seemed to expand and I assumed it was flexible. However, it is impossible to know the answer to this. It really doesn't matter at this point, since we have a lot of unused space and in either case... the opportunity to improve ourselves.
If the size if one's consciousness is fixed then the process of consciousness raising would actually be about consciousness utilization. The notions about the amount of our brains that we use; suggests there is a lot more potential than we know. Expansion would be the mechanism responsible for consciousness raising and might be the preferred word.
Currently, consciousness raising has been the term used for elevating one's consciousness. The goal being then joy or serenity and possibly enlightenment. (see levels of consciousness) In this process, the lowest points are shame and guilt. They produce nothing positive for the individual. In a few cases, guilt might motivate one to right the ship. But, this his uncommon. These are the most negative and then there is apathy, anger, etc; all of which are somewhat predictive of negativity. The wild card comes at the highest negative level: Pride. This is the highest of the negative levels, and the hardest to overcome; because it precludes the open mindedness necessary for further growth. Pride brings a false sense of certainty about all things. Pride could power the world and it is everywhere. We have even used it as a replacement for self esteem. This explains why so many people seem to be insecure on the inside. Pride can be taken, while self esteem cannot.
Open mindedness represents the beginning of the positive levels; followed by rationality and eventually leading to serenity. This process goes hand in hand with Emolvement. Books are available about this and this is a wonderful opportunity for you to further engage with your unconscious by showing it the necessary determination and consistency it needs, to come forward. It will also give you more concepts to evaluate. If you are eating this, you almost certainly openminded.
However, all of the books I have seen stress benevolence. What if this process is tied to your belief system? If that is true then one might raise their consciousness by doing things we would consider to be bad. I hate to admit this might be true, based on their being some sort of balance in the Universe. However this doesn't seem to fit as negative or destructive behavior are self destructive. But, as humans here on Earth, the positive route is much preferred. A negative route would result in breaking our social contract and result in jail, or death. But again, it would all be dependent on the laws and social contracts on the residents; depending on their values and belief systems. Cannibalism was practiced in places where it corresponded to their beliefs and values. It might still exist in remote parts of the world, if there is such a thing anymore. One could be excused for wondering if cannibalism was practiced like a craft or even profession; perfecting the act could be consciousness raising.
The way we use our consciousness may impact our future lives, too. Beings with a lower consciousness are generally unable to change theirs. What can a cow or fish do to raise their consciousness? I doubt there is anything they can do since they usually have a simple program with a few sub routines for mating, evading danger and possibly even dying. Salmon do and many insects even eat their mates. In these cases, their unconscious mind only exists to keep the body running.
We see our pets dream and like horses, they might be able to expand their consciousness. Dolphins and elephants appear to be very intelligent and they might be able to raise theirs and possibly reincarnate into a human body or another body elsewhere in the Universe. But where is their opportunity? Dolphins (actually Porpoises) have saved humans from sharks and even drowning. There are many species who have inexplicably come to the aid of a human. But these opportunities are extremely rare for them. However, most agree the resulting incarnation is the result of your behavior. If we are like Doc's golden egg; we might not reincarnate at all, if we soil it too much to be seen.
I believe that there is consciousness in all things. It might be part of the mystery of "Dark" matter. Regardless, this creates a situation in which there are bits of unassigned or unimprinted consciousness. If one can expand the size of their consciousness, at some point it will attract this unimprinted consciousness and become self sustaining: even after death. Here since there is balance in the universe, giving may be consciousness increasing. It may explain the focus on giving and benevolence in all religious texts.
Most of the world believes in reincarnation, even Christianity suggests an afterlife. Where does your consciousness go? Wouldn't going to heaven be a type of reincarnation? The evidence is all around us. We only need to think in metaphors. Heaven and hell are like many of the ideas we find in old Religious texts. Once we recognize that they are speaking to us by using metaphors; we see that they are all speaking about reincarnation. After all, Heaven isn't really doable. I can't be in more than one and what if my parents, brother and a few friends want me in theirs? Even if somehow my mind went split screen, I would be overwhelmed. I just don't see it as a real possibility. I don't see 70 or so virgins waiting for each Viking who died in battle, either. But as metaphors they each tie in nicely with the idea of reincarnation. After all, how could your body exist anywhere, but in the ground.
As a metaphor, Hell might be either reincarnating at a lower size or possibly not at all. Paradise, Valhalla, and Heaven are all metaphors. But, they are derived from the truth. In addition, they all suggest that a rugged adherence to a specific belief system be rewarded by increasing the size of your consciousness. Therefore, in all cases, this suggests that acting for the greater good is positive for your long term future (next life). For those who act for the greater good, there is a karmic reward.
The human consciousness is somewhat malleable. It is connected to the unconscious mind, which can grow and is extremely underutilized. When we begin to utilize the unconscious mind; the resulting growth appears to be almost limitless. However, we must maintain our benevolence. Otherwise, we would destroy each other in a giant game of King of the Mountain. In this game the eventual winner always finds themself alone. Secondly, while these skills might be helpful in this lifetime; they might not be best for your future. As you grow, so does your responsibility to society and others. To do anything else would be to deny this gift and defy those ancient teachings and values, which sprang spontaneously in different parts of the world.
What is the role of the unconsciousness is this? This cannot be known, but it is participating if you have revived it enough. I feel confident in that. The unconscious mind is our new superpower and it only need to be activated.
I just had a meditation in which I had an idea about the makeup of consciousness itself. I see it as small molecules that exist everywhere. We just haven't discovered them. They even exist in the air, as un-imprinted consciousness. It is attracted to the DNA of all living things, animating them from the beginning of their existence. The amount of consciousness that goes into an organism is limited by the DNA, much like a lint roll as it can only pick up lint until the the unused space is covered. Because it exists everywhere, small amounts can be found in the soil and even rocks. I believe Jesus alluded to this phenomenon when he suggested that rocks could sing. I believe that when the rocks were formed many of these molecules were embedded. I also believe that they exist as a component of so called dark matter. This too is everywhere. It has been suggested that at the time of death, people lose approximately three ounces of weight. This would suggest that it has mass and is therefore something tangible. This bootstrap hypothesis would also explain that mysterious connection between us; especially those close to use. All too often, we think about someone and they suddenly call. Some even feel the death of others far away. I believe this information travels through the surrounding un-imprinted consciousness that exists around us. I also believe it travels at approximately the speed of sound since it goes through tangible molecules.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Benevolence
Benevolence
I don't know if I picked this up as a value of if it's the way I was built. But, I try to practice it whenever possible. I don't steal and try not to lie. Lying is sometimes for the best, but the result is unknown: just as much as telling the truth. So, I prefer the truth even if it hurts to say or hear. That's me and I understand that there is no good or bad to it. As society leans into ever more competition; being benevolent isn't an easy strategy. Things will be taken and people will take my benevolence as weakness. Yet, I have rarely felt intimidated even with physical violence. I have always thought my focus on benevolence disarmed any threat and I've been in Shanty Towns in Jamaica and one twenty fifth street in
Yet, I have qualms about how much benevolence will exist after introducing Emolvement. It was designed to help individuals to grow and improve themselves. However, this process isn't tied to benevolence and social contracts and this is worrisome. Selfishness is something to be conquered and this could result in an increase in that trait. Other's who haven't emolved could be manipulated by those who have. Therefore, we will have to rely on the power of benevolence to continue.
Benevolence itself, is a trait we have adopted by mutual agreement. We don't put people who give their money away in jail; we name buildings after them. We have jails for the most malevolent. But, this OUR belief system. Eating other people is hugely stigmatized and would certainly be punished. A cannibal would find this system horrifying. He believes his brother will now live in him now that he has had a bite.
Benevolence has power. There is a sort of balance in these moral matters. These are a bit like the force in Star Wars movies. As the levels of benevolence wane, those who still practice it will be more powerful. Unfortunately this is wishful thinking. This dynamic only applies to balance in the universe and not on a planetary level.
It is useful when exploring different cultures, but that isn't definitive. It only seems prudent when interacting with an unknown culture.
The expression, "No good deed goes unpunished is one of the expressions that is clear and it is often true. I could percolate on the possible reasons for that for a long time. Using Occam's Razor, I could conclude that it is only the positive energy attracting the negative. Even that is unclear, since like attract's like; complicating even this simple conclusion.
When I first began to write about Emolvement as a casual concept. I was stepping back to evaluate the way we behave. I saw so much potential; drowning for no reason. Our confusion of language, racism and I could go on and on. If we only loved our brother as we loved ourselves. But we are too busy with our children, jobs and social obligations; we have no time for reflection.
Then, I had the strangest thought, I had an idea that I had almost wrangled out of my mind. At the time, I had been up for three days and hadn't eaten. It was time to go to sleep. But this idea seemed so important that I remember thinking that I might die if I didn't get it out before then. This idea seemed so important that I didn't even know what it was, but I was willing to risk my life for it. Then it came and I immediately wrote it down. Then a bolt of lightning struck outside of my window: knocking me to the floor. I ran to my bedroom and slid under my covers and soon fell asleep. It was simple, but I can't find any copies of it. fortunately I have the first half that I found embedded in another poem:
"Negative energy destroys its source. It must spread. It isn't self nurturing. Lock two people who dislike each other in a room; they will destroy each other. It is dependent on outside energy making it insecure. So, it comes on with all its fury. But if one is aware of this they will see no reason to fear. One can endure for themselves and also stop the infection of the larger population." The rest dealt with positive energy as being more like a steady stream that flows easily and without effort if you maintain positive energy.
This power is undefinable to me, but I know it exists. I understand some of the traits of the negative energy. I have learned to laugh when bad things happen, Otherwise I will attract more negative energy. Nothing makes negative energy more unhappy, when its actions result in laughter. If you reach the point of laughing, it will actually become funny and more laughter will follow.
I believe some of these energies could actually be conscious or have attractors. They may come from elsewhere in the Universe; possibly even from the unconscious mind or from some other dimension. There are probably so many different ways it can affect us that they cant be explained. But, both positive and negative exist.
Most religions depict some unnatural events and energies. I love the TV show: Ancient Aliens when they ask, "Will they come back." This show has been on for 15 years and they have shown remarkable proof that we were once visited and yet, they still ask. They have never considered that they never left. Be they intertimensolal beings or ???? Understanding of the universe is beyond your imagination's imagination and anything is possible.
I wish I knew more, but I have seen this dynamic at play for over 30 years and benevolence the source doesn't matter, since its unreachable. But, our actions have consequences beyond the obvious.
Our consciousness decisions eventually manifest themselves in our reincarnation. Even those with negative belief systems often become concerned about their fate as they near death; knowing that on some level it will affect their reincarnation or afterlife.
I imagine a culture in which this side of us is encouraged. It would create a new class of humans in which they might be telepathic and telekinetic. But, this might encourage selfishness at the expense of the greater good.
I have also imagined a far greater society of benevolence using some of these methods. To maintain social order, they spend entire lifetimes on planets full of disfunction, so that when they return, they have a vivivd memory of what could happen when the social good is ignored.
Everything here; the ides about good and bad are all relative and dependent on our environment and most importantly, our belief systems. Our belief systems determine what is good and bad on a societal level. Individuals usually choose to follow suit. Herds of animals have a high level of mirror neurons in their brains. This how they move in unison. Interestingly, humans have them also. not nearly as many as the herds, but we have them nonetheless. These combined with our connection with each other through the collective unconscious of your social contacts.