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 10 Jul 2008 @ 10:16
Communication is in essence the exchange of information between systems.
Human beings are incredibly complex adaptive systems and as such manifest an intricate and complex array of both gross and subtle communications.
Our most obvious communications occur through the use of language which is an artefact of the mind, and thus is entirely dependent on the condition of the minds between which it flows.
The words we use are actually symbols which refer to a meaning that we have assigned them and as such are entirely arbitrary and subject to the interpretation of each individual which encounters them. It is only due to consensus among the practitioners of a given language (set of symbols) as to the agreed meaning of these words or terms that they have any significance to us at all.
Problems in communication occur when there is confusion as to what the agreed meaning of a set of terms actually means in the context of the conversation taking place. The same word (symbol) may very well have a variety of possible meanings depending on the context in which it is being used.
In order to communicate effectively we need to take this into account and help each other to clarify the meaning and context of the words we are using, so as to reach a mutual understanding. For more insight into this see this article; link
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29 Jun 2008 @ 04:12
The following article is a quote from my comrade John Ringland which he created at my request for a laymans terms overview of his understanding of the nature of the reality in which we find ourselves, the article was to address an ongoing conversation at Global Mind Shift, and the articles to which he refers are available on his newslog here at NCN, 'Toward a Unified Metaphysical Understanding" which is linked to on my sidebar.
It is beautifully written and serves as a valuable introduction to his more complex and meaningful work. An understanding of this idea is vital if we wish to penetrate the illusion that is preventing us from creating a viable civilization on this planet.
We hope this helps :) More >
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15 Jun 2008 @ 23:24
Due to the accelerated development of communications systems and the growing awareness and participation in the phenomenon of the World Wide Web, individuals are able to form effective group identities as never before in the known history of human civilization. Through these mediums, people are now able to be aware of the potential to exert considerable influence on world affairs and are joining together with the intention to do just that.
The following examples illustrate the immediate efficacy of such group initiatives, and their ability to make themselves known, thereby helping to inform us in ways that have the potential to bring our world into balance, to provide us with some much needed self reflection and help us to heal ourselves by offering us a deeper level of self awareness.
A message of hope and an invitation.
The following are a sample of the largest, longest serving or fastest growing organisations dedicated to finding solutions to the problems being created in the world by the arising of a collective ego which neither understands its own nature nor the nature of the situation in which it finds itself. This immature and vulnerable entity, which represents the current state of our collective consciousness, is experiencing severe trauma and is manifesting a crisis in which we are all involved. Now that we are aware that there is a problem, and have manifested a variety of means to address facets of the problem, we have the opportunity to embrace an overview of the situation that provides a common framework of understanding.
Within a common framework of understanding we are much more able to be effective in developing holistic means by which to address the phenomenon of which all these problems are the manifestations. The arising of the ego (or centralised control system) is a natural aspect of the evolution of complex systems, the causes and effects whereby this natural process gets unbalanced and begins to exhibit dysfunctional behaviour are the subject of much discussion, and it is seeking to heal itself from within.
If we are able to do the necessary inner work to realise ourselves as balanced and integrated personalities, whos egos have been overcome and whose innermost beings are serving the purpose for which they are intended (which is to integrate and centre the physical, emotional and mental aspects of our beings) then we will be in a position to understand what is necessary in order to address the issue of the collective ego, within the collective entity and by what means we can overcome egoic influence and bring it into balance, the personality of humanity as a collective systemic whole. If we apply the understandings gained through giving careful consideration to our part to play in the overall situation that is manifesting around us it will be much easier to comprehend, and thus we become empowered to take effective actions and to develop holistic means by which to nurture the collective entity through its process of individuation. This is a necessary effort of which all people everywhere need to become aware, and to give their immediate attention to in order to alleviate the suffering which our collective being is experiencing. More >
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15 Jun 2008 @ 23:07
For society as a whole to be in a fit state to manifest a balanced ego that serves only an integrative function and does not get out of hand and become dysfunctional, the individuals within it need to posses clear, rational thinking processes.
The following theory and techniques provide profound insight into the situation we humans find ourselves in and describes what we can do to help each other become liberated, rational thinking, functional beings, able to manifest a sane society.
There are groups all over the planet applying these techniques successfully to their particular issues and empowering each other to become leaders in the field of human liberation.
This is something that each and every single one of us can do towards creating a civilization that supports life rather than diminishes it.
Re-evaluation Co-counselling.
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 20 Apr 2008 @ 10:57
Reflections on how the individual system responds to being confronted by its own actual state of being and the physical, mental and emotional manifestations of its resistance to becoming aware of and clarifying its understanding of the true nature of its situation (its relationship with reality), and the specific therapies best suited to address them. More >
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