tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34295657.post8538000216834809502..comments2007-07-29T18:30:19.049+05:30Vikram Madanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743637404053398793noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34295657.post-67525980479110684382007-07-29T17:45:00.000+05:302007-07-29T17:45:00.000+05:30I have walked around with that section of the Tao of Physics in my mind for 20 years I think. It transformed my thinking and outlook on life. Thanks for visiting my blog so I could find you and read it again. I'm grateful for the reminder!OMYWORD!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14924029943550959553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34295657.post-63836244516038706222007-07-17T15:00:00.000+05:302007-07-17T15:00:00.000+05:30Message left in CBOX:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://battyoldbat.com" REL="nofollow">TheOldBat</A>:YOu inspired me to read the Tao of Physics, again! thanksVikram Madanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743637404053398793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34295657.post-22196968361111276302007-06-09T12:38:00.000+05:302007-06-09T12:38:00.000+05:30Hey Rob, interesting comments..will post a response soon.Vikram Madanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743637404053398793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34295657.post-21894135562866296312007-06-08T07:19:00.000+05:302007-06-08T07:19:00.000+05:30Vikram -<BR/><BR/>I am confident that humans, in an 'open' state of being and mind, can and do experience many types of awareness, inspirations, grasps of essence, and like ‘insights’ that are views into the nature of many things.<BR/><BR/>Open being and mind can spring from full immersion in the pursuit of a muse, from listening to instrumental music, from the exhaustion that follows exercise or physical activity, from types of meditation -- and other such active, creative, or spiritual pursuits. <BR/><BR/>Whether all humans are able to 'realize' what they have seen, or been shown, is another matter. Therefore, not all of these revelations find their way into the dialog of humankind.<BR/><BR/>I believe it requires a heightened sense of one's self to be able to recognize and retain these glimpses of essence -- and that heightened sense only comes with years of life experience, and a willing giving over of ones self to the possibility of enlightenment.<BR/><BR/>Nothing will pass through a closed door or be retained in a covered vessel.<BR/><BR/>One way to condition one's self to receive and retain is to stimulate one's sense of wonder through the arts. This makes you receptive. If you also practice the creation of art, you can then develop your ability to be an effective conduit. <BR/><BR/>There are other ways, such as transcendental meditation. I used to practice TM and found it definitely opened my being and stimulated my sense of wonder.<BR/><BR/>I find the act of free form, stream-of-consciousness writing makes one a very effective conduit. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I have rambled enough.<BR/><BR/>The manipulated photo accompanying this post is a nice step taken with Photoshop. <BR/><BR/>You should focus at creating wholly original subjects. Taking your own photos is a good place to begin.<BR/><BR/>You might also look into the application called Illustrator, and a Wacom digital drawing pad -- then you can experiment with creating your own renderings.<BR/><BR/>Have fun, and good luck! ;)<BR/><BR/>...RobRob Kistnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365982588165098990noreply@blogger.com