DISEASE OF THE MIND

Does the western mind have a disease or dis-ease as Ervin Laszlo puts it? Is it a disease or a choice? While either one may be asserted, it is important to note that they are both models: different ways of thinking about it. Both models are not mutually exclusive, and as I will point out, perhaps integration of these ideas is what is called for. I choose to see the ills of the world as a result of choice. If our thinking is dis-eased, it all began with a choice anyway. People live in their bubbles, focused on personal gain. And We see these choices among those in the east as well. If it is a disease, then it has spread throughout the world.

I think Science is getting close to something with this dark matter dark energy thing. Its very akin to the idea of an akashic field or a cosmic plenum. What is being pointed to here is in essence the same thing although depending on what field your coming from, the terminology is different. There is obviously another force at work here that is not directly detectable by current methods of 'empirical science'. This discovery presupposes questions of God and Spirit. That Particles receive information from another force or field is already on the scientific table. Where do particles get mass? How are the forces mediated? What about entanglement? Among the scholarly there often seems to be an arrogant ignorance that seems to have found all the answers, but quite clearly, there are still questions to be answered.

I think that its time for integration. This is a spiritual process. The reason the western mind went astray is because intentionality became mixed up. Spirituality was lost in a sense, and yes definitely relegated to Sundays and holidays. At the same time though, the vast potential of our technological breakthroughs is undeniable. When synthesized with the spiritual aspect, marvelous breakthroughs are bound to happen. Things that will divert energy from the horrors of war and human depravity, such a vast waste of everything we have.

It is easy to say that the western mind is diseased, but I don't believe this takes into account the fullness of what is happening. Seeds have been planted and are beginning to take root and grow. A new vocabulary is forming based on a deeper appreciation of life and it’s natural processes. A new understanding is taking root among some but the ideas have yet to generalize to the global level. There is much good out there and yet so much of it is being suppressed by the dominant forces. This is part of the power struggle that must be overcome to fully integrate these ideas at the right scale. I believe once we realize the enormity of a new paradigm we will realize the integration that is set to take place on a planetary level. Ancient spirituality when stripped of dogma is so liberating and unifying. Forget the differences, let's focus on the whole. Let's do something that hasn't been done yet.

In the last few centuries, our mad drive to expand, conquer, dominate and rule over all existence in a misguided quest for power has led us to create a living nightmare in my opinion. The world I live in has been taken to the brink. We kill and fight wars in the name of peace. Those in power hide technology that could benefit us because our enemies might get their hands on it. Others think pollution and war is a beautiful thing. All of our wonderful toys and machines of chaos and destruction, spewing poison while killing and conquering in the name of peace. What ignorant madness.

The truth of unity is that both eastern and western philosophy have something to offer the world, and when properly integrated and synthesized, could do so. We need to bring our world in line with ancient wisdom. Its not about tearing down, its about integration. Eastern philosophy has given us a deeper understanding of the spiritual side. Western philosophy has given us a deeper understanding of what’s possible in this world. The idea that we’re right and they’re wrong must be abolished. We must divorce from our minds any notion of things being right and wrong and realize the truth of relativity. Our collective agreements set the tone. At one time an eye for an eye was the right of the day. We’ve progressed and now we perceive that as wrong. The bible presents this as an old and new covenant. Well, now the new is old after progressing two thousand years, and now we’re ready for the next paradigm.

So yes, this thing could be likened to a disease infecting Mankind on every level, effecting the world and all its living things. But Perhaps this idea alleviates us of the need to take full responsibility because if we are infected by a disease then we need to find a treatment plan. But if we've simply made some ridiculous choices, then we just need to make the right choices, realizing that It is us that have done these terrible things.

This is a beautiful and exciting time, as are all. The potential for remarkable and liberating change is upon us. We must embrace that we have gone astray and do all we can to reunify.

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