Hunger for the Infinite

There is much in the the universe that we don't know. Not even Mr. Smith knew what lay at the end of time and space.

As I said before, we know multi-folds more of the outer world than the inner world. The world of what and who Human is . . . That is something we may not know much of, at least in this life. One thing that we love is touching the infinite. This is why we make art. This is why we transpose music. This is why we engage in sacred dance. We feel a great thrill and an intrepid sense wonder in what some men have called "cheating death". From the moment our ancestors first painted on cave walls, we have achieved a very real sense of immortality. This is one of the greatest reasons I blog, and why I have printed out many of my posts. One's pulse may cease, one's body may moulder in the grave, but if they so desire, they may live on, even forever! You may find this all a bit too meta-physical, but consider how a few key individuals have died hundreds and thousands of years ago, and we are still talking about them and their ideas. Were you to argue with me concerning a belief in God or the immortality of the soul, you'd simply be re-incarnating an age old idea of atheism. The first preacher of atheism lives on through you! Think of the phrase, "To be or not to be." Ol' Bill Shakespeare lives on through millions of people today. People's words and ideas have won them immortality for ages. Think of George Washington, John Harrison, Martin Luther, even Jesus the Christ. Civilizations will spend time procuring the necessities of life, yes, but far, far more resources and thought in what lies here-after, and what our potential is. Why, the Egyptians spent a thousand years trying to solve the mystery of death. I believe that one of the big reasons why we are here is to think of those sorts of things -- to simply think. I love spending time thinking, meditating, attempting to unlock parts of my self and mind. Anything dubbed "entertainment" that assists with this process I consider worthy of my time. Leisure time can be just as productive (and sometimes, moreso!) as labor. Anything that lends to this "cheating death" and fosters our hunger for the infinite is considered of me to be the noblest of pursuits.

Open-ness

The Universe is pouring water from a infinitesimally-voluminous pitcher of water, just for you. How big a cup did you bring?

I met a gentleman by the name of Javier in my travels. We talk for four hours the first night we met.  Shamanism, sacred geometry, psychedelics intended for use in ancient religious rite. This guy believes some very out-there some things. Wait. . . but I myself believe some very out-there things. But, I talk as an ignorant man. Ignorance, after all, is only the product of believing one knows all that they need to know, or therefore one who is closed to new information. I've always found myself a bit different than my peers (whether you consider my family, Mormons, or business associates), and I believe the main difference is this: I refuse to think inside the box. I am open to new ideas. And since my mind is not in the box, couldn't you say that my mind's ideas are indeed. . out there?? ;)
Now we didn't believe in everything the other had to report, but we did agree that more often than not, we were channeling spiritual truth. It was a great conversation, which continued as another African-American gentleman arrived at the work exchange, who had spiritual roots in voodoo and other similar healing arts. On my travels, I have had the opportunity to meet those outside the Church who claimed spiritual powers. Me and Javier acknowledged that there are forces of good and evil lending themselves to many people, according as they advertised their availability as a channel by their actions (do ill, invite negative energy into your life. Do good, invite positive energy into your life.). Some simply learn how to channel that energy more specifically. We also agreed -- and the spirit of truth seemed to accord -- that good (white magic) will always conquer evil (dark magic).
I have always been slow to shun powers and ideas outside of my understanding. With an open mind and enough mental exertion, one can extract the truth of what another says (as "out there" as they may be) and politely disregard the rest, not applying it to one's life. This world is just too exciting to limit oneself to the common or mundane. Excitement, spiritual renewal, mental stimulation, and touching experiences await at every corner! If God has made me to be free, why would I look down or settle for less? Gentle reader, the pitcher is indeed tilted, and water is cascading forth, even now. Is your vessel open??