I think belief systems & spiritually practices are generally spiritual bypassing. An attempt at escaping life or seeking psychological certainties. I don’t believe anyone knows or ever did know what lies outside our perceptual box. A lot of interesting hypotheses but ultimately for me just accepting I don’t know & being at peace in “Not Knowing” I agree there is a natural state of Being that is Peace & Contentment but I don’t conflate that to any metaphysical conclusion!
It's one of those Tao-esque jokes: follow the path aimlessly / walk the pathless path, much like "The Tao which can be spoken is not the eternal Tao." The Tao which can be spoken IS the eternal Tao, but the nuanced juxtaposition exists to halt the disciple in his tracks and contemplate deeply what is being explained.
Is there a path? Sure is. Should you bother looking for it? Nha, fugghedaboutit!
I agree. Metaphysics and belief systems can be an unnecessary distraction. And often serve to confuse rather than enlighten
I think belief systems & spiritually practices are generally spiritual bypassing. An attempt at escaping life or seeking psychological certainties. I don’t believe anyone knows or ever did know what lies outside our perceptual box. A lot of interesting hypotheses but ultimately for me just accepting I don’t know & being at peace in “Not Knowing” I agree there is a natural state of Being that is Peace & Contentment but I don’t conflate that to any metaphysical conclusion!
It's one of those Tao-esque jokes: follow the path aimlessly / walk the pathless path, much like "The Tao which can be spoken is not the eternal Tao." The Tao which can be spoken IS the eternal Tao, but the nuanced juxtaposition exists to halt the disciple in his tracks and contemplate deeply what is being explained.
Is there a path? Sure is. Should you bother looking for it? Nha, fugghedaboutit!
Nicely put. Thank you