Lost in Translation Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) I came across this earlier today. It seems relevant to many topics here. "Where do I begin and end in space? I have relations to the sun and air which are just as vital parts of my existence as my heart. The movement in which I am a pattern or convolution began incalculable ages before the (conventionally isolated) event called birth, and will continue long after the event called death. Only words and conventions can isolate us from the entirely undefinable something which is everything." Alan Watts The Wisdom of Insecurity, p. 49 Edited October 19, 2017 by Lost in Translation Fixed typographical error 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted October 19, 2017 This is true only if viewed from the universal and eternal perspective. I can't see that far. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted October 19, 2017 I live with a palpable sense of the utter lack of independence of 'things'. There is no one thing that can to me, be demonstrated to be separate from all else. There is only One void is form form is void in a fluid, flowing change. Not a static, solid anything... anywhere. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son Yu Posted October 19, 2017 you hold the sword. you choose what to cut 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost in Translation Posted October 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, Son Yu said: you hold the sword. you choose what to cut Please explain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son Yu Posted October 19, 2017 swords cut Division Duality s'words' divide words are worlds division is only distinguished by he who cuts it up. thank you for this post. __/|\__ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) "Removed" Edited August 11, 2022 by Sky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
