02-28-2012, 03:14 PM
You don't need to, Hogey. You do as you like.
I only mean to emphasize that the meanings of words cannot be gotten to in a straightforward way upon first hearing the words. The structure of their usage, the myriad connotations, the deep intentions behind selecting a specific word or set of words, these are all things that influence word-choice -- and these are all part of the meaning embedded into the word. If you feel that the words Ra chooses no longer benefit you, then discard them as you would discard a ladder that you ascend and never intend to descend. However, there are many here who feel that the deep meanings of the language Ra used are still yet to be fully unfolded. Therefore, these people choose to continue to study the tradition, seeking further and further blooming of foundational concepts out of surface words.
As an example, I recently used the word "evil" as shorthand for STS. This caused confusion. Therefore, I decided it is best to stick to Ra's terminology because it is not as likely to cause confusion.
But, again, if this practice feels too rigid for you, then perhaps it is too rigid for you. Only you can say what is best for you to do at any given moment. It is also well to likewise keep in mind that this practice is appropriately rigid for others. Because I find mental precision useful in the mission to which I have committed myself, my own efforts are oriented toward a particular level of precision. If this troubles you, then I ask only that you cease to read my words. A quick skim is all that is necessary to tell you when interlocutors are getting more precise than is your interest.
I only mean to emphasize that the meanings of words cannot be gotten to in a straightforward way upon first hearing the words. The structure of their usage, the myriad connotations, the deep intentions behind selecting a specific word or set of words, these are all things that influence word-choice -- and these are all part of the meaning embedded into the word. If you feel that the words Ra chooses no longer benefit you, then discard them as you would discard a ladder that you ascend and never intend to descend. However, there are many here who feel that the deep meanings of the language Ra used are still yet to be fully unfolded. Therefore, these people choose to continue to study the tradition, seeking further and further blooming of foundational concepts out of surface words.
As an example, I recently used the word "evil" as shorthand for STS. This caused confusion. Therefore, I decided it is best to stick to Ra's terminology because it is not as likely to cause confusion.
But, again, if this practice feels too rigid for you, then perhaps it is too rigid for you. Only you can say what is best for you to do at any given moment. It is also well to likewise keep in mind that this practice is appropriately rigid for others. Because I find mental precision useful in the mission to which I have committed myself, my own efforts are oriented toward a particular level of precision. If this troubles you, then I ask only that you cease to read my words. A quick skim is all that is necessary to tell you when interlocutors are getting more precise than is your interest.
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