Re: How interestingd2leddyJanuary 23 2007, 15:40:11 UTC
as if you were sniffing the air around you for pretension.
Dang. I have been detected.
"Beauty," as I would term it, is where the inner and outer universes are one for a moment, in whatever form being discussed.
**blink
So where theory meets implementation?
I've been reading about Buddhism for the past year or so, and this brings to mind the idea of Buddhist Enlightenment, when the person practicing Buddhist realizes there is no difference in the world (skandhas?) and the self.
Of course, I speak of this in an abstract, not experiencial way because I'm not enlightened. It's harldy an idea navel to me.
admittedly, seeing a picture of an applicant wouldn't mean much to me regarding their application to this community.
Occasionally I'm asked to participate in interviewing prospective employees. Before looking at a resume, I require that someone print the thing, and using a thick-nibbed black magicmarker, blot out the name, address, phone number, and any information--including locations of schools and previous employement--that does not directly contribute to their qualification as described by the requisition. I go into the face-to-face interview with few assumptions that pull on my personal prejudices. It helps me with clarity of choice because I can compare and contrast my reaction to the resume versus the person.
The notion of Objectivity is . . . interesting. Maybe this should be my Topic Of Discussion within seven days?
I'd feel like a shallow ass if I was a member of that community.
It was amazingly shallow. Especially people that were rejected were really hurt. Discussion was stunningly stereortypical. At times I wondered if it was a postmodern thing, pastiche-ish.
At least with this one, I can brag about how Hooked on Phonics Worked For Me And Helped Me Join A Cerebral Internet Community.
It's important to misspell "cerebral" when you type that.
Re: How interestingstormcrowleyJanuary 23 2007, 19:44:48 UTC
So where theory meets implementation? You're very close. I consider a woman beautiful when she's hiding none of herself, and glorying who and what she is. I consider a sunset beautiful because the sun spins to below the horizon, and sets the sky ablaze. I consider destruction beautiful because of the pure potential it represents. I consider we humans beautiful, for we can have a foot in both the physical and in the spiritual realms. I also consider humans beautiful because of our great talent for unintentional comedy.
I've been reading about Buddhism for the past year or so, and this brings to mind the idea of Buddhist Enlightenment, when the person practicing Buddhist realizes there is no difference in the world (skandhas?) and the self.
Of course, I speak of this in an abstract, not experiencial way because I'm not enlightened. It's harldy an idea navel to me.
I've been learning and practicing combinations of Buddhist and Taoist thought for the past few months. The whole "distance is actually a hallucination" thing is something I'm still coming to grips with.
Occasionally I'm asked to participate in interviewing prospective employees. Before looking at a resume, I require that someone print the thing, and using a thick-nibbed black magicmarker, blot out the name, address, phone number, and any information--including locations of schools and previous employement--that does not directly contribute to their qualification as described by the requisition. I go into the face-to-face interview with few assumptions that pull on my personal prejudices. It helps me with clarity of choice because I can compare and contrast my reaction to the resume versus the person.
The notion of Objectivity is . . . interesting. Maybe this should be my Topic Of Discussion within seven days?
By all means - it's a good way to tell if one judges un-necesarily, in my eyes.
It's important to misspell "cerebral" when you type that.
Re: How interestingstormcrowleyJanuary 24 2007, 00:56:57 UTC
Understood. I detect optimism.
Indeed. It seems many people have forgotten their other foot, but I'm hoping more will remember.
I can't be sure, but there could be some of that unintentional [or not] comedy here: It's harldy an idea navel to me.
Just sayin' o.0
*chuckle*
Well spotted, sir.
I can interpret what this means, but it'd be better if I just ask you to elaborate. It sounds like an extension of the idea that there is no self.
It's something I've only felt once in meditation so far, but the best I can describe it is that...when the entire universe was one, distance was an illusion, because all was one. As the one immolated, and spread, physical distance became known - but the spiritual connection between all things is still there, and unaffected.
That's how I would interpret it now, at any rate - I consider it possible for this view to change with further knowledge and experience.
I'd like to also read your Application Questions . . . how far back should I look . . . . unless you have a link on-hand.
Dang. I have been detected.
"Beauty," as I would term it, is where the inner and outer universes are one for a moment, in whatever form being discussed.
**blink
So where theory meets implementation?
I've been reading about Buddhism for the past year or so, and this brings to mind the idea of Buddhist Enlightenment, when the person practicing Buddhist realizes there is no difference in the world (skandhas?) and the self.
Of course, I speak of this in an abstract, not experiencial way because I'm not enlightened. It's harldy an idea navel to me.
admittedly, seeing a picture of an applicant wouldn't mean much to me regarding their application to this community.
Occasionally I'm asked to participate in interviewing prospective employees. Before looking at a resume, I require that someone print the thing, and using a thick-nibbed black magicmarker, blot out the name, address, phone number, and any information--including locations of schools and previous employement--that does not directly contribute to their qualification as described by the requisition. I go into the face-to-face interview with few assumptions that pull on my personal prejudices. It helps me with clarity of choice because I can compare and contrast my reaction to the resume versus the person.
The notion of Objectivity is . . . interesting. Maybe this should be my Topic Of Discussion within seven days?
I'd feel like a shallow ass if I was a member of that community.
It was amazingly shallow. Especially people that were rejected were really hurt. Discussion was stunningly stereortypical. At times I wondered if it was a postmodern thing, pastiche-ish.
At least with this one, I can brag about how Hooked on Phonics Worked For Me And Helped Me Join A Cerebral Internet Community.
It's important to misspell "cerebral" when you type that.
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You're very close. I consider a woman beautiful when she's hiding none of herself, and glorying who and what she is. I consider a sunset beautiful because the sun spins to below the horizon, and sets the sky ablaze. I consider destruction beautiful because of the pure potential it represents. I consider we humans beautiful, for we can have a foot in both the physical and in the spiritual realms. I also consider humans beautiful because of our great talent for unintentional comedy.
I've been reading about Buddhism for the past year or so, and this brings to mind the idea of Buddhist Enlightenment, when the person practicing Buddhist realizes there is no difference in the world (skandhas?) and the self.
Of course, I speak of this in an abstract, not experiencial way because I'm not enlightened. It's harldy an idea navel to me.
I've been learning and practicing combinations of Buddhist and Taoist thought for the past few months. The whole "distance is actually a hallucination" thing is something I'm still coming to grips with.
Occasionally I'm asked to participate in interviewing prospective employees. Before looking at a resume, I require that someone print the thing, and using a thick-nibbed black magicmarker, blot out the name, address, phone number, and any information--including locations of schools and previous employement--that does not directly contribute to their qualification as described by the requisition. I go into the face-to-face interview with few assumptions that pull on my personal prejudices. It helps me with clarity of choice because I can compare and contrast my reaction to the resume versus the person.
The notion of Objectivity is . . . interesting. Maybe this should be my Topic Of Discussion within seven days?
By all means - it's a good way to tell if one judges un-necesarily, in my eyes.
It's important to misspell "cerebral" when you type that.
Well, why stop there?
"Hukt onn Fonx Workt Fore Mee!"
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Understood. I detect optimism.
I also consider humans beautiful because of our great talent for unintentional comedy.
I can't be sure, but there could be some of that unintentional [or not] comedy here: It's harldy an idea navel to me.
Just sayin' o.0
The whole "distance is actually a hallucination" thing is something I'm still coming to grips with.
I can interpret what this means, but it'd be better if I just ask you to elaborate. It sounds like an extension of the idea that there is no self.
"Hukt onn Fonx Workt Fore Mee!"
Wait . . . I detect an Opinion . . .
I'd like to also read your Application Questions . . . how far back should I look . . . . unless you have a link on-hand.
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Indeed. It seems many people have forgotten their other foot, but I'm hoping more will remember.
I can't be sure, but there could be some of that unintentional [or not] comedy here: It's harldy an idea navel to me.
Just sayin' o.0
*chuckle*
Well spotted, sir.
I can interpret what this means, but it'd be better if I just ask you to elaborate. It sounds like an extension of the idea that there is no self.
It's something I've only felt once in meditation so far, but the best I can describe it is that...when the entire universe was one, distance was an illusion, because all was one. As the one immolated, and spread, physical distance became known - but the spiritual connection between all things is still there, and unaffected.
That's how I would interpret it now, at any rate - I consider it possible for this view to change with further knowledge and experience.
I'd like to also read your Application Questions . . . how far back should I look . . . . unless you have a link on-hand.
Please, feel free.
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