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Paul Kandrah
02-28-2003, 12:01 AM
> I wonder,
> though, if perhaps this strong desire to work the
> "hard science" angle on transformation might be a
> little self-defeating.

> All of our paradigms,
> whether in hard science, philosophy, natural history,
> the soft sciences like psychology and economics and
> even art and literature, need to shift upwards too.

> I think it might serve science and ourselves
> better to give all ideas of how things work some
> consideration, even if they sound silly and
> "unscientific" or "non-technical".
> ~lesley

I understand your sentiment here Lesley, as often the words of
scientists are clothed in technical language that requires much fore
knowledge and strong visualization skills. The words that
scientists use to describe concepts are often necessary however, in
order to reduce the time required to communicate those concepts to
each other with efficiency. When somebody therefore comes along and
doesn't speak the jargon, it is an indication that it this person
will need some time just adjusting to the basics, long before he or
she will be able to add significantly to the present core
conversation. Think of entering a new job in a new field, and the
training required.

However, imo you are right to question this. So often that jargon
becomes the stuff that blinds. Scientists for the most part today
may be uncomfortable with some of these amazing new findings for the
very reason that it will require them to completely clean house, and
renew much of the learning they have accomplished through their
lives. They too will have to start over, and when you are already
way up there in a system that pays you and your family, this is
hard... not to mention the recoil that comes from a system of such
scientists.

Nature is nature. For instance, it is possible to watch the water
in a creek flow over a boulder and see in it a paradigm that fits
into many aspects of existence: the flow; the event of turbulence at
the constriction; renewing itself constantly, yet looking roughly
the same in each moment, yet never exactly the same; even going so
far as to think of the creek rising so the turbulence at that
boulder becomes insignificant in the new rush, being too low now in
the water; so that only the larger boulders, which previously were
too big for the water to flow over, become the new moment of
turbulence - the place where form comes about.

It is possible to look at such a scene and see the movement of the
universe within it. Then we could use these words to explain the
way the ether creates atoms, for instance, if it made sense. But
even then they are only words, and in the end will only take away
from the direct experience of understanding that came about.

Knowledge is a tool. The point of science was initially to create a
knowledge body that could provide the necessary understanding to
enable us in our endeavors, and dreams. The more accurate our
knowledge becomes the more powerful we are. But at the same time
once knowledge is gained it can also become a method of one-up-man-
ship over others.

That is why the work of David Wilcocks, among others, is so
wonderful. They have tried to assimilate the best knowledge that
has become available thus far, in a way that the average person may
be able to understand, or at least approach. These explanations are
not seamless, and most of us will not understand everything
immediately, but with time and a greater familiarity with the
concepts, a bridge can be made to general understanding.

The battle that must always be fought however - by each and every
one of us individually - is the threat of disinformation. While
knowledge is powerful, false knowledge can be destructive, or at the
very least limiting. This is after all perhaps the conundrum that
most scientists find themselves in presently. Therefore it IS
important to have a general agreement on the type of knowledge that
is offered, how rigorously it has been determined, and from what
mindset. That is what the scientific method is supposed to be
about.

It would be my suggestion that if it is difficult to understand a
certain concept that you feel may be important (such as sacred
geometry and music of the spheres, for instance) that you should
ask. Ultimately I believe that the final answers should be
extremely simple. If at that time they cannot be explained to an
open minded lay person, so that lay person can utilize the knowledge
themselves, then we will only circle around with new experts in new
castles fighting to keep the rest of us out.

When I came here, it was my hope that this forum was such a place of
assistance. It was my hope that we could help each other understand
this new knowledge, which has been chosen by David and Ra among
others because it may be important in the end. We are all people,
and worthy regardless of our present knowledge level. We will be
all connected in the end.

With respect,

Paul

Lesley Schultz
02-28-2003, 09:38 AM
Dearest Paul, L/L and Peace:

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>
>> It would be my suggestion that if it is difficult
to
> understand a
> certain concept that you feel may be important (such
> as sacred
> geometry and music of the spheres, for instance)
> that you should
> ask. [snip]

Yes, in an ideal world and in an ideal List, I would
feel more comfortable asking about things I wish I
understood better. But we've seen some list traffic
within the last month or so, deriding listers like me
for their non-technical mush. That really spoke to
me; I guess we really should do more technical
discussion...this is supposed to be a group that
discusses David Wilcock's work. The question I would
ask is: would you and perhaps a couple of other
scientists on the List wish to conduct a remedial
math/science education program for the
technically-challenged? And would that be tolerated
by the other list members if there was one?

You're right, we are all trying to do our best to
understand as much as possible and make the best
effort we can to move to the next step on the
transformation ladder. Some of us do it differently
than others. Nobody's method of "wrong" unless it's
wrong for them.

I guess I'm searching for a way to try to understand
more things better without dragging down the List
quality. I'd love to understand Sacred Geometry, but
I didn't do particularly well in geometry in high
school and the thought of getting back into it
paralyzes me with fear now. And I don't think I'm the
only one. Is it the time and place now to take the
issue of the technically challenged out of the closet,
or should we leave well enough alone?

With love and respect,
~lesley



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Paul Kandrah
02-28-2003, 11:02 PM
> I'd love to understand Sacred Geometry, but
> I didn't do particularly well in geometry in high
> school and the thought of getting back into it
> paralyzes me with fear now. And I don't think I'm the
> only one. Is it the time and place now to take the
> issue of the technically challenged out of the closet,
> or should we leave well enough alone?
> ~lesley

Never is there only the answer of either/or.

Where does your fear find its source? Your first answer is to root
out that, I would think. There is not point in trying to teach
somebody something that they are fearful to open up to.

At the same time understand this as well: We are all facing the
mystery. Nobody knows the answers, not even here, and if they say
that they do then they are falling into the trap that many people in
all collections of knowledge fall into. There is a word in Japan
used for "master" called sensei: the true meaning of the word
is "the one who comes before". Some have simply spent more time and
energy opening up to the mystery in certain formats. They are peers
who are merely a little older.

Scientific study only will hold some of the answers. Perhaps we
will be able to develop zero-point energy generators, for instance,
but even then that does not guarantee that it will get out to the
world. There are many different hurdles, such as, most of all,
general understanding and acceptance: by the populace, but most of
all by the establishment who may feel that they have much to lose.
Or perhaps there is technology that can raise the consciousness
level. That is probably more interesting to you.

Do not look down upon yourself for not knowing everything. Nobody
does. As for science, you will not have to grasp the whole of it to
know the heart of it. The greatest thing, imo, is to find "the eyes
that see" in yourself.

This is where it may be possible for the non-scientific to add
value. If, upon cleansing yourself of your fear of knowledge, you
are able to face and grapple with the core concepts of this new
science that is being wrought, with your "eyes" that can discern the
elegance and the connections, then perhaps you will be able to find
uses for it that are special and unforeseen. Most researchers will
be hard at work at fitting the details together, and this is a
crucial task too, but ultimately the knowledge that they find must
make its way into the people's hearts if it is to have TRUE value.
Knowledge must be used.

Many of us are at different levels. I myself may have a technical
basis of understanding, but even then I am not able to grasp much of
this new science on the first pass. It is a new field for me. I
have only just begun. So be it. I am where I am and I accept
that. Such is the ONE.

To be of true value here, where some are trying to do work, I must
gauge what I offer and see if it is for the greater good of the
effort. If I feel a concept needs further elucidation then I will
ask. But I will first try to find it out for myself, too,
especially if the answers are already stated elsewhere, in David's
books for instance. I am still reading through them. That is why I
haven't asked too many questions thus far. I need to have that
foundation in this new field, first.

But if you have read David's books and have found something
intriguing, yet are still not able to penetrate into its
significance, then it would be my suggestion that you ask. Quite
often the question will spark someone who has already understood
that part to speak of its significance. Quite often there simply
will be no answer readily available, and then you will know that you
are at the frontier of the mystery that we are all trying to grapple
with. Either way, discussion can be a valuable tool for a
researcher, even for those who are still not at the apex of present
understanding. It does help to frame knowledge into a simple self-
contained set. It is also good practice in compassion and
humility.

Most of all though Lesley, realize you will get answers if you ask
compelling questions. Part of this art is to frame the environment
so that the energy is there to be utilized by those with the
seeds. ;)

This is just my take on the matter. Others have their own ideas I
am sure. Most of all, I am new here, so I don't know what happened
with the "mushy stuff". Though I do agree, the content of this
place seems like it should be relevant in some way to David's books
and channeling. It is a pretty wide topic spread.

(Btw, some of the best input that somebody can give, even without
much basis of understanding, is through the process of 'skimming'.
That is, on your travels through the internet, if you find something
that seems like it may be of interest to others, and is relevant to
the context of "the mystery" as it is approached here, they do
share. It can accelerate all of us.)

Hope this helps,

Paul