The koan of the Who Needs the Higgs blog
NOTE: A koan is any mental activity designed to suspend activity in the back of the mind.
NOTE: A 'continuous koan' suspends activity in the back of the mind... continuously.
A 'continuous koan' is a continuous practice that results in a non-linear 'view'.
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A
good analogy of the difference between linear thinking and a non-linear
'view' is in examining the difference between a linear equation and a
non-linear equation.
The Mandelbrot set is an iterative and recursive non-linear equation.
An example of a linear equation is.... 1 + 1 = 2 or...
"one plus one equals two"
But its iterative and recursive non-linear equivalent can be expressed as...
"two is the equivalent of one... and once again"
The difference is that the linear concludes with a sum that refers only to itself.
In iterative and recursive non-linear expressions, the conclusion not
only refers to itself... but to its equivalent as well... by referring
to the underlying reality common to both. And it does so by implying
such through the use of non-verbal and indirect multiple meanings.
This indirect 'implying of meaning' back to its equivalent is the
mechanism of recursive and iterative language. It does so by
undermining the minds ability to "land" on a conclusion because multiple
non-verbal meanings are implied through non-verbal intuition rather
than language that we can 'verbalize' in our minds. Anything that can
be verbalized can be conceptualized... and anything that can be
conceptualized is by definition... 'defined'. And the more 'multiple' the meanings implied the longer the suspension of definition... because the mind is too 'busy' to land... so to speak... so it 'ponders'... like gazing into infinity.
So
it is this 'suspension of definition' in the back of our minds... (like
a koan) that leaves one open to new assumptions... by making 'space'
for intuition to inform us... therefore 'breaking open the box' of the
linear mind... like a linguistic can opener.
So while it may be true that language can be a barrier to
understanding... it is also true that the proper use of language can be
an aide in understanding... and it's a skill that can be practiced and
learned. So language, when used properly, is a vehicle for
developing... and expressing... an out of the box and
intuitive, non-linear view of reality... one that is compatible with
everyday life and common sense. Why? Because paradox is not a
violation of logic... it's an extension of logic... through
understanding. And this blog gives the tools and principals to
'understand' that as well as several common sense roadmaps of progress (see page links on sidebar).
An
unexpected benefit of this view is that it free's up
creative imagination by liberating mis-directed imagination trapped by
false assumptions... otherwise know as 'imaginings'. This free'd up
imagination can then be used for greater creative expression or to solve
problems in a 'practically creative' way... so it's a self validating
experience... as we take advantage of new inspiration or solve problems
that were once thought to be intractable. It happens naturally because
as we liberate imagination it naturally 'flows' to where it's most
needed. It's obvious.
The
article and this blog make use of this - in their words and their
format - and as such, when they are read - and their message
contemplated - they can help to facilitate this view. And the more it
is read... the more it will be understood. Because the blog is
literally a practice that can be 'practiced'.
The
difference between this blog and a typical koan is that most 'pithy'
koans leave the 'back of the mind' hanging - so it naturally looks for
something to 'do'. The practice in the blog gives the 'back of the
mind' something to ponder... so it has something to 'do'... without
'landing' anywhere. Thus it takes advantage of the minds
inclinations... without the distraction. So instead of just
'suspending' the 'back of the mind' it gives it something to ponder as
well as re-directing it in the direction of the source of intuition...
thus leaving it open to being actively informed by that which is the
source of mind.
After all... you can't find something until you place your attention on it.
So to 'find' intuition you have to turn your attention in the direction its coming from...
So the reading of the blog could
be seen as akin to practicing an 'active or continuous koan'... one
that leaves the mind in a position to be 'informed' by intuitive insight
without distracting it from ordinary life.
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NOTE:
All inspired artists rely on intuitive insights... but most artists
find inspiration a fleeting thing (writers block). The blog gives a
practice and view that gives the artist a repeatable path to that
inspiration... by showing them how to look for it... literally. Thus it
is an aide to repeatable and reliable inspiration... so the
artist (or Scientist) can extend their window of inspiration
indefinitely if desired. Its just a matter of practice.
It's 'simple'.
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It's 'simple'.
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NOTE: An 'open' mind is one that doesn't 'land' anywhere.
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NOTE: Practicing 'recursive writing' is a spiritual practice... that can be 'practiced'.
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NOTE: Practicing 'recursive writing' is a spiritual practice... that can be 'practiced'.
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To read the Home Page of the blog that gives the whole 'view' of this 'continuous koan' see... the 'Who Needs the Higgs' blog
Robert McCoy
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Contact Info: bommac123 at gmail.com
