Guest guest Posted April 17, 2000 Report Share Posted April 17, 2000 Thanks to Mike, Frances, Seeker, Alice and others who put so much energy into our discussion of authenticity over the past few days. I have been letting it all soak in. I always think best in the shower (when I usually reflect upon my night's dreams if good fortune has given me one) and mowing the lawn (when the drone of the machine keeps me off limits to intruders). Having now had an opportunity to work in my garden and reconnect with Mother Nature over the weekend (and mow the lawn), I have struggled to glean the meanings of all your wonderful and soul-filled responses. Each had an interesting, unique perspective. Mike, I am rather unfamiliar with Zen and it runs so counter to my typically-Western linear, logical thinking. Must say, it is difficult for me. Concepts like " artless art " require a more flexible mind than mine. But I'm open to the ideas. It just takes some reorientation. I read a quote from Jung which I think bears upon our ideas about authenticity: " Nowhere are we closer to the sublime of all origination than in the recognition of our own selves, whom we always think we know already. Yet we know the immensities of space better than we know our own depths, where - even though we do not understand it - we can listen directly to the throb of creation itself. " (CW5:737).......Those immensities within are truly awesome. And it requires some serious " letting go " to approach them on their own terms methinks. And perhaps only when we have, can we truly claim some small measure of authenticity. Agape, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.