Little Mind /// Big World...

Namaste, dear brethren; do you ever feel intellectually challenged? Is your mind the metaphorical equivalent of that skinny boy on the beach? Have you ever asked why you are so bloody apathetic about mental callisthenics?

Last week, struck by a moment of meditative clarity, I coldly stared into some of the many dark recesses of personal ignorance. When considering the breadth of my physical or mental limitations, a naked feeling bubbles to the surface; as if I am running out to the store wearing only socks and shoes. Moving past the discomfort of limitation, my mind chose to seek out the many habitual excuses used to appease the itch; too much work, not enough free time. Yada yada yada, you know the old chestnut, you've heard it a million times, it always starts with

"if only..."

Funny, how the ego drags the mind anywhere but front row and centre. Little distraction games play out in our heads, cleverly keeping the truth hidden from casual seekers like myself. Excuses aside, there still remains my obvious diminishing dedication to the search for truth. These pestering thoughts, like pine needles in my brain, prodded me to participate. Wake up, shithead! I have coasted for too long, it's time to expand again, there is a sign ahead.

I intended to write a lengthy blog on the many ways (very many) the elite control structure enslaves our minds. The blog was to include an analysis of how the corporate elite co-opted governments, education and mass media globally. I had hoped to expose the dedicated efforts of an elite few, who, over the last two hundred years, have sculpted the ignorance we see in humanity today. I was going to ask you to consider with me examples of how the individual and collective have become trapped in illusion, How they have become ensnared by lies and how they are left completely unaware of who are their oppressors. 

Alas, I decided there does exist a wealth of such information at your internet fingertips and on the videos in my blog below. Without elaborating on the gory details, I do still ask you to make note of the many challenges deliberately woven into society with the sole purpose of limiting your mental acumen. The resulting damage caused by this tyranny allowed me to ponder, in the sanctity of silence, my ignorance. It is time to cast aside my pillow and blanket and then toss fresh water in my face. Ahead, in the distance, I see a sign.

Empty this cup I presently hold and take joy in the day when it refills. If knowledge and truth are the only paths to love, peace and compassion, why do I sit idly by? The answer, I believe, is digestion. Dinner may be digested in hours, but an idea, or a good book, could take months to digest. Food and information have much in common, a few similarities might include providing nourishment, requiring digestion and satisfying hunger. People dedicate most of their free time consumed by silly distractions; sports, T.V. video games, the list is endless and becoming more abundantly mundane by the decade. 

Why have so many people forsaken the wealth of beautiful literature? Can they not see how a good book can expand and free their minds? What role does society play in training the masses to disregard self-learning? When our last school year has ended, have we somehow learned enough? I cannot imagine how shallow and minuscule my world would be without books. Yet, most people do not include reading in their lives. Awakening the giant within is a responsibility we owe to ourselves, our family, friends and foes alike. There, just ahead is the sign I have been looking for >>>>> SCRIBD!!! <<<<<

www.scribd.com

Landing on my lap not long ago was a little gift, well not so little really. SCRIBD is a website hosting an untold volume of free books. The library is so comprehensive that most of everything I have looked for I have found. I have never looked up fiction, but I can tell you their list of spiritual and scientific titles is outstanding. From the complete Nag Hammadi scrolls detailing Gnostic truth dating back over 3,000 years to great philosophers like Plato, Socrates and Marcus Aurelius. Current work from some of the most advanced scientists and philosophers today, people like Talbot, Watts and Wilber to name a few. The list of great FREE reads is truly endless, I can't tell you how exciting this revelation is for me and I truly hope it represents for you the same.

I have a small home library of perhaps a few hundred books. Six big bookshelves are chock full and whatever is scattered around the house that has not yet found a permanent home. I can still remember my back aching from the last time I moved. Even though I used professionals, it was quite a task sorting and unpacking it all. I can't imagine how much money I have spent on books, just last Christmas I think I spent over $ 300. With SCRIBD, the list of purchases will greatly diminish, and so will the storage. SCRIBD will not replace or even diminish my home library; I can't imagine getting rid of what books I presently own. I love the feel of a book in my hand. Books, when held, represent a tangible reminder of feeding one's mind, much like a spoon in hand represents a physical link to a healthy body.

Following someone's thoughts, feelings and emotions in a story is tremendously beautiful, more the case if they have a panache for painting reality. When books draw to a close, with summations elucidating truth, it's like a special dessert after an amazing meal. First, an appropriate pause is required, minutes, hours or days, depending on the depth of content in hand. Secondly, the mood needs to be established, a hot steamy coffee and golden silence. Finally, with everything just right, I follow the author to the edge of what they know. Oooooh how exhilarating, wonderful and honoured it makes me feel.

Our world and this experience we call life is a fantastic adventure. Books, their smell, feel and vivre will never be completely lost to humanity. However, they are becoming redundant in the I.T. age. Just ask a librarian, if you can find such a unicorn as a professional librarian. Ask a publisher, if their doors have not closed. Even newspapers are struggling to find readership in a world fast becoming virtual. I suggest that if someone has a hard time falling in love with reading, they just have not picked up the right book. What we ingest plays a great part in our health. Our mental health is a direct function of our ability to consume quality food as well as healthy information. We must all realise the relationship between truth and love, whereas, love is a function of truth. Consume healthy information and love will find you.

In addition to books, there are many fantastic YouTube videos which assist in the gathering of knowledge at a pace more 21st century. Countless websites and search engines allow us to gather knowledge like never before. We have the capacity now to break free of the chains of ignorance which bind us all. We can unite for a common cause in preparing a world for our children free of deception, tyranny, oppression and mental enslavement. It is up to us, I hope you all use SCRIBD to broaden your worlds. Free is a fantastic price no need to give any personal info or e-mail to use it; just type in the title, click on the book and start reading.

In Lak' ech, brethren, freedom starts with you!!!