07-14-2009, 01:21 AM
Ali Quadir Wrote:I can't even imitate, say: the sound of a dying giraffe with any accuracy... It's just an approximation.
Oh I would love to hear you do that!
I agree with Taha, that the question of whether a tree falling in the forest makes a sound when no one's there to hear it was not designed with the intent to provoke logical discussion toward a literal answer. I hope I'm not being too tedious or foolish in adding my own thought, however, that the question - if approached from a literal point of view - does not take into account that the tree is alive within a forest of living creatures who are quite capable of hearing its fall. That a human isn't there to hear it does not mean no one can.
In regards to "soul names", when I first became aware of my spiritual connections I did ask for (and receive) the names of some members of my spirit community before I realized I didn't really need that information. Since then I've encountered beings who are so different (from me) in form that it's not possible to connect or communicate with them verbally. A name exchange with such beings would not be practical even if it was possible.
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