Why our insights ultimately fail us, and our need to figure out everything

[Bryan555]

Originally Posted by GilesC

I would beg to differ.

Ultimately, evil does not exists, and neither does good. They are both judgmental constructs of the ego mind.



Hugs

Giles

No need to beg, Giles. You are very welcome to differ. As, indeed, am I.

Good and evil just "judgmental constructs"? Hmmm. Well, sitting in a closed room, or here on a forum, I suppose we can posit whatever theories we like.

In the world I inhabit, however, people do really terrible things. And really wonderful things, too. Their actions are real, not "constructs". As are the consequences...very real, often very nasty, and sometimes fatal.

[Karmoh]

Originally Posted by Bryan555

No need to beg, Giles. You are very welcome to differ. As, indeed, am I.

Good and evil just "judgmental constructs"? Hmmm. Well, sitting in a closed room, or here on a forum, I suppose we can posit whatever theories we like.

In the world I inhabit, however, people do really terrible things. And really wonderful things, too. Their actions are real, not "constructs". As are the consequences...very real, often very nasty, and sometimes fatal.

Hi Bryan,

Is Nature in all it's glory ultimately evil? Or ultimately good? Or is there just nature doing what it does, seamlessly moving onward.

Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Floods, these kill thousands each year.
As humans are we part of the cycle of nature or separate?

There is an old saying "The world is you and you are the World"

"You may preach non-violence all your life and all the time be sowing the seeds of violence" J. Krishnamurti

Peace

[olmate]

Recipe for the Life Enchilada with Beans

An interesting mix of all of life’s elements…

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add base ingredients starting with despair, shame, guilt, apathy, grief, fear, desire, anger and pride. Cook until browned.

Prepare ingredients for the tortilla – courage, willingness, acceptance, reason and love. Heat until the desired texture is obtained.

Cut cooked base ingredients into slices. Place a tablespoon of beans on the tortilla with sliced base ingredients. Roll up tightly and place on a lined baking tray. Spoon a salsa comprising joy, ecstasy, peace and bliss.
Sprinkle with self realization and add enlightenment to taste.

Chef's recommendation: eat the whole enchilada.

Olmate

[Bryan555]

Hi Karmoh...

Thanks for asking an easy question. We don't get many of those here.

"Is Nature in all it's glory ultimately evil? Or ultimately good?"

Good in almost every conceivable way -- with a few hiccups (floods, storms, etc.) which have existed for millions of years, and really have nothing to do with humans.

Not fun when you get caught in a hurricane, or live beside a volcano. Still, the answer is a slam-dunk:

Ultimately good. Ultimately wonderful, in fact!

[Mr Monkey]

Midnight,

Great orginal post, a real good read - thankyou.