Sometimes I think, thanks to categorization to simplify the understanding of knowledge, we are oversimplifying and misunderstanding things. (Yes, it helps our understanding to a certain extend; maybe it helps us to understand half the truth, but 50% is mediocre.)
Labeling and categorizing things makes us see knowledge and matters as discrete - science, economics, philosophy, politics, you, me, her, they, etc.
I think, the other half of the truth lies in the context, the relatives, or the interconnections.
“In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.”
East is only east because of west - to the west of it.
Since people often ask me why I am "involved in Politics", I will hereby explain and examine this matter.
Can we actually say "I don't care about Politics?"
Yes, you can; but that would be impossible. (Since, everything affects & is interconnected to one another. Politics, moreso.) Unless, you sincerely do not care about the hole in the roads, your Education, your safety, your life, your money (lost to corruption), your family's well being/life, or you've achieved such a Zen state that nothing can ever bug or affect you. In that case, I'll have to either pay my highest respect to you, or stop to wonder what has become of you?
A note on ignorance: I think it is a mistake to jump to quick labeling, judging, categorizing, and conclusion. Of course, realistically, it's not possible to stop your mind from judging (although it may be possible with some training). But negative connotations and perception of matters before truly experiencing it, is ignorance - on yours and my part.
Does that explain why I'm often so curious and keen on experiencing everything at least once in life! :D
Perhaps, I shall officially call for a Revolution of the Mind.
:) I shall mull over how to develop this idea.
Labeling and categorizing things makes us see knowledge and matters as discrete - science, economics, philosophy, politics, you, me, her, they, etc.
I think, the other half of the truth lies in the context, the relatives, or the interconnections.
“In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.”
East is only east because of west - to the west of it.
Since people often ask me why I am "involved in Politics", I will hereby explain and examine this matter.
Can we actually say "I don't care about Politics?"
Yes, you can; but that would be impossible. (Since, everything affects & is interconnected to one another. Politics, moreso.) Unless, you sincerely do not care about the hole in the roads, your Education, your safety, your life, your money (lost to corruption), your family's well being/life, or you've achieved such a Zen state that nothing can ever bug or affect you. In that case, I'll have to either pay my highest respect to you, or stop to wonder what has become of you?
A note on ignorance: I think it is a mistake to jump to quick labeling, judging, categorizing, and conclusion. Of course, realistically, it's not possible to stop your mind from judging (although it may be possible with some training). But negative connotations and perception of matters before truly experiencing it, is ignorance - on yours and my part.
Does that explain why I'm often so curious and keen on experiencing everything at least once in life! :D
Perhaps, I shall officially call for a Revolution of the Mind.
:) I shall mull over how to develop this idea.
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