12-13-2010, 12:48 PM
This conversation reminds me of some thought experiments that I've always found highly interesting.
Number 1: Would someone please tell me what color this flower is? I'm just dying to know..
Number 2: What direction is this thing facing?
Number 3: What is the airspeed velocity of an Unladen Swallow?
Ok, so the last one is a joke. But my point here is that although we're all one, we are in our conscious waking state separate in our illusory reality. We're going to see the same thing differently. I'm not saying we can't objectively determine an objective, agreed upon truth of what's going on (consensus reality) but simply that we really need to remember to keep our multifaceted (different) perspectives in mind when interacting with each other. Ali's example with the argument involving his lady friend is a perfect example! (I know that one well by the way).
Furthermore, Aaron makes a great point, we're not computers and we are error prone. Instead of passing criticism lets share the love and laugh at our differences. I know I'm making further assumptions that your responses were criticizing, Zenmaster, but that's just how it came across to me. Of course, whose to say? I still can tell what color the rose is.
Much love,
Eric
Number 1: Would someone please tell me what color this flower is? I'm just dying to know..
Number 2: What direction is this thing facing?
Number 3: What is the airspeed velocity of an Unladen Swallow?
Ok, so the last one is a joke. But my point here is that although we're all one, we are in our conscious waking state separate in our illusory reality. We're going to see the same thing differently. I'm not saying we can't objectively determine an objective, agreed upon truth of what's going on (consensus reality) but simply that we really need to remember to keep our multifaceted (different) perspectives in mind when interacting with each other. Ali's example with the argument involving his lady friend is a perfect example! (I know that one well by the way).
Furthermore, Aaron makes a great point, we're not computers and we are error prone. Instead of passing criticism lets share the love and laugh at our differences. I know I'm making further assumptions that your responses were criticizing, Zenmaster, but that's just how it came across to me. Of course, whose to say? I still can tell what color the rose is.
Much love,
Eric