With respect to question three, wolves hunt in packs for a reason. They evolved taking that reason into account. Humans however had varying degrees and amounts of slavery in their evolutionary path.
Only that a wolf’s stomach can only hold so much. Human appetite is insatiable! Humans supposedly are intellectually superior, we don’t think we act on instinct. Thanks for your thoughts!
Today, more than ever before in the developed world, we have choice about how and what we work at. Some people may have less choice due to how they are raised, or become trapped by earlier unwise choices, but surely there is a personal responsibility to follow a work path which serves our spiritual as much as our economic needs.
With respect to question number 2. Albert Camus who wrote The Stranger, showed us how memory and imagination saved the mental sanity of the main character during the years he spent in his prison cell.
“Can the act of reading and imagining transform our reality as profoundly as physical change can? What does this say about the power of the mind and our inner lives?”
In regards to question #2, yes the act of reading and imaging can transform our reality as profoundly as physical change can because whenever we read we recite the words while imagining them in our minds. Whatever we put into our mind, we see in our imagination, and that triggers our emotions, and it is how we manifest. Neville Goddard says, “The feeling is the secret.”
The power of the mind and our inner life are interconnected. We will enjoy our lives or be miserable because of it, depending on what we hold in our minds. As the Hermetic principles state, The All is Mind; The Universe is Mental.
Bukowski was a troubled man with brilliant insights into daily life. Many of his poems had touching and moving verses accompanied by other verses that distracted from the genius of the poem.
Bukowski's "Raw with Love" would be regarded as one of the most beautiful poems in the English language if he hadn't included the first 13 lines and the last four lines. Unfortunately, his darker side always overshadowed his work.
Here are a few verses of the abridged but improved poem:
I recognize many of my own thoughts in these short bursts of appeasing wisdom. Thanks for curating such wonders.
I love your substack!!! Every single one!!! Wisdom is one of the least prized and most important virtues. Keep it up!
With respect to question #2, depends on what you are reading. Could be beneficial or just another mind opiate!
With respect to question three, wolves hunt in packs for a reason. They evolved taking that reason into account. Humans however had varying degrees and amounts of slavery in their evolutionary path.
With respect to question #1. Depends on how much stock you own!
When a single pair of wolves eat their fill before the pack does, what differentiates them from us?
Only that a wolf’s stomach can only hold so much. Human appetite is insatiable! Humans supposedly are intellectually superior, we don’t think we act on instinct. Thanks for your thoughts!
Does...work serve our human needs..?
Today, more than ever before in the developed world, we have choice about how and what we work at. Some people may have less choice due to how they are raised, or become trapped by earlier unwise choices, but surely there is a personal responsibility to follow a work path which serves our spiritual as much as our economic needs.
Questions- thought provoking - questions
The secret is to know your gift, then you will never really work a day on your life. Your calling will enrich your world.
With respect to question number 2. Albert Camus who wrote The Stranger, showed us how memory and imagination saved the mental sanity of the main character during the years he spent in his prison cell.
“Can the act of reading and imagining transform our reality as profoundly as physical change can? What does this say about the power of the mind and our inner lives?”
In regards to question #2, yes the act of reading and imaging can transform our reality as profoundly as physical change can because whenever we read we recite the words while imagining them in our minds. Whatever we put into our mind, we see in our imagination, and that triggers our emotions, and it is how we manifest. Neville Goddard says, “The feeling is the secret.”
The power of the mind and our inner life are interconnected. We will enjoy our lives or be miserable because of it, depending on what we hold in our minds. As the Hermetic principles state, The All is Mind; The Universe is Mental.
You gave some great questions to reflect upon.
Bukowski was a troubled man with brilliant insights into daily life. Many of his poems had touching and moving verses accompanied by other verses that distracted from the genius of the poem.
Bukowski's "Raw with Love" would be regarded as one of the most beautiful poems in the English language if he hadn't included the first 13 lines and the last four lines. Unfortunately, his darker side always overshadowed his work.
Here are a few verses of the abridged but improved poem:
I will remember the kisses
our lips raw with love
and how you gave me
everything you had
and how I
offered you what was left of me,
....
your leg, my leg,
your arm, my arm,
your smile and the warmth
of you
who made me laugh
again.
Admire this man, his good, bad and his uglies!!! Brilliant mind.
In response to #1, hell no, it doesn't serve our human needs.