I was reading this interview with Jacob Needleman again in conjunction with the “Awakening” thread since he speaks of this seemingly forever effort on the part of conscious or “awake” man to share with sleeping man regarding the human condition. Why is the resistance as strong as it is?
Now I could clearly see the resistance in me. What would be my question? I don’t really know. I could use my humor to say something clever or try to be shocking and be sarcastic but all this would be a cover. But what am I covering? There is something about these questions of the heart that are difficult to deal with in depth as demonstrated by these student’s reactions. But if one is serious about awakening, being able to be sincere with these questions seems absolutely necessary.
Have you thought about this? Can you find a question that is the essence of what you seek? Do you find this question of the “one question” as difficult as I do? This IMO is real psychology.
The wisest person in the world? Wise as in most knowledgable? If I was able to speak to the wisest person in the world, simply because I realize that knowledge is finite, incomplete and can never comprehend this experience fully, I would probably direct my question towards sceince.
So to the most knowledgable person in the world I would probably ask If a T.O.E is possible? Or what is the final unified theory? Is string theory right ? something along those lines.
If it was some type of god you are asking us to imagine, and he knew absolutely everything. Well, and just for the sake of imagination, or to humour you and myself, If I was sure that I would get a true answer, then I would ask if there is purpose.
There are a great number of questions that I would like answered. Being more analytic I would probably think, initially, along Rounder’s line.
However, on reflection, I probably would have “left the room†for the same reason that I don’t take drugs, or wouldn’t take the smart pill. It’s my trip, and like captain Kirk said “I want my agonyâ€.
The wisest man in the world would not only have knowledge but perspective as well, in short, wisdom.
Is whether or not T.O.E is possible or humoring you and I really your deepest, and most sincere question?
Ed3, I get the impression that you’d rather stay in your own trip rather than receive the possibility of the shock such a question and answer may provide. I also don’t know if I’d want to receive such a truth that could possibly turn my life upside down.
Yes, this agony is not so easy to surrender. It is part of what egotistically justifies our existence.
I like how xanderman put it:
Yes, I believe we live in this bluff and it is something that would have to faced by anyone with a serious interest in awakening.
How to find and ask my essential question I’ve discovered is not as easy as it seems.
What am I meant to do in this life? (supplementary, if allowed) and why?
I would ask that because the answer might :
clarify whether there was a purpose outside of my own choosing or making and
may provide a hint about the existence of a creator
I currently don’t believe either one of the above but, knowing I’m fallible, I’d like to make sure.
I don’t understand why people would want to ask other questions? Surely a question like this should be the appex of ones existence? Who cares about finding out the reason for dying? Who cares about the formula for ToE? Who cares whether Michael Jackson prefers veal to steak? (as if we didn’t already know ) Surely the holy grail of knowledge is to find out what the fuck we’re supposed to do… to do it… and collect the reward?
Sorry, if I sound a llittle agressive but after 20 years of meditating (and occasssionally leaving my body and having chats with “wise” ones), I’ve only got fucking stupid answers!!!
Normally I do, but last year I didn’t get half the yield I expected. The animals ate most of it. Damn them.
Also, growing good bud is hard to do outside and without strict supervision. The best pot I ever grew I treated like my baby. Sodium lights, ventilation, temperature control, and spray misting are very important. You can trick the plant into thinking its winter time by lowering the temperature, and it will flower sooner. Topping is important too.
Anyway, when you have outdoor plants you can’t spend half the time with them as you would if they were inside. Three miles in the woods can bring about certain fate to the quality of the plants.
If the person wasnt just wise, but all knowing the only important question would be “what happens to me after I die” or something along that line. that would be the ultimate question, that would direct my lifeuntil the day I die. If the man was merely wise I think I’d have to ask what should I always keep in mind to guarantee my happiness?
I was afraid that the boogie man was going to get me. But now I know better. Btw where can I find that hitchhiker? You know - just in case there is more than one answer.
) Surely the holy grail of knowledge is to find out what the fuck we’re supposed to do… to do it… and collect the reward?
