Mortal, Earthly Distinctions:
Knowledge comes from thinking,
thinking from words;
understanding comes from a consciousness
not dependent on thinking and words.
Yes, I know, any rational creature easily perceives the absurdity of the idea of an intellectual activity that is not verbal. But, I can make it even worse by adding the proposition that all routine thinking is a form of criticism, and thus this non-verbal form of consciousness to which I refer, would operate beyond any realm of subjective comment, or trashing of life – and that, (to everyday minds), is even spookier! Knowledge comes from thinking, which comes from words. True understanding arises from a new consciousness not based on talk – but on independent experience.
Metaphors: Metaphors are only for children…and grownups.
Local, Universal News:
A point-blank man is a dead man…if he’s lucky.
The Mind, It’s Glory and Limitations, Fully Revealed In The Following Conversation Between One Mind and an Unidentified Voice:
The Voice asks the Mind: “Would you like a drink?”
The mind: “Yes, thank you.”
Voice: “Would you like a hot or a cold drink?”
Mind: “Oh, I don’t care, just as long as it’s hot or cold.”
J.