Friday, January 14, 2011

Sacred Symbols: The Quest for the Philosophers Stone



Many today live, rather listless and even, boring, lives, with no anticipation really, for anything, much, to live for. That in all, life, is a rather, great, bore, and even with all the Success out there, does not make sense, from more or less, the, future perspective.

To fully understand this, is to attempt to try and understand, why life, does not work, as well, as it should [as with regards, to planning, for just, about, anything]. That in many ways, its not, the, planning itself that is the problem, but in all really, a general lack, of enthusiasm, for, just about, doing, anything [even at times, when, the lights, are all turned, to green]. For some, they notice that, life, is rather boring, from the perspective, of, the road to success, as nothing much [or even mind boggling really], does seem to happen, when one does, anything, of interest. Mundanety, can be used, to describe, the, life experience, for just about, any being out there today, including, probably, 'the President of the United States of America'.

To fully understand this, is to attempt to try and understand, why life, does not work at all, from, the perspective, of, enthusiasm, and the general desire, to live, life through. To understand this, is to understand, from the perspective, of, first principles, what is it, that the average human, seeks out, in, their life [from the time, they awake, to when, they probably, go to sleep]. As Social beings, what is sought out by all humans [probably], are the following three: needs, wants, and desires. As Political beings, the following, is often sought out [in three]: intention, aim, and motive. As Economical beings, what is often sought out, are: motivations, interests, and wishes. All these three forms, of desiring, are in themselves, motivated, by others forces [covered, in the, Occidental entry]: personal history, touching moments, and, aspirations. This whole matrix, in many ways, is what has guided, Individuals, through most, of History. But alas, we find this, not to be true today, as in many ways too, the final end, sought, by most out there, is either, Glory, Grace or Repute [but in all, we do find, that most people do abscond, the earth, without the vast, majority, ever hearing, about them].

To really know, why this is is to see, from another perspective [design based], how, in general, life, is lived out, from a, plannings perspective. That in all, life, is being lived out, in, most places, of the world in a rather, falsely manner. To somewhat understand this, is to know, that, there are three, other desirings, that we search for, in fulfilling anything, we attempt to do; they are: whims, requests and demands. That in general, when we set out, to do, most things out there, at one moment or another, we shall either have, a whim [as in a past occurrence], a request [of someone], or even too really, a demand. In the past, some sought, to solve these three, desirings, using what they call the, Philosophers stone [a stone really, used to guide, one, in doing things, and especially, with regards, to, whims, requests and demands]. In all, to understand this better, is to know that, in the past, what made life rather interesting, was the actual, seeking out, of, something/anything, while driven, by ones, whims, requests, and demands [that in all, when doing anything, and coming across, an unsolvable problem, the solution in many ways, lays, with a whim, request or demand, being fulfilled; and all this too, not always, from a human being (but even possible, from spirits)] [In all too, intentions, needs, motivations etc. simply gave one, lots, of choices and options, to choose by, and in all, made life, to be in general, filled, with enthusiasm in all]. All this though, has changed today.

We do live, in a world, of whims, requests and demands, but not, in the way, most people, think them. To fully understand this, is to know, that for the human being driven in the past by, personal history, touching moments, and aspirations, they are today though, driven really, by the search, for, approval, appreciation, and even, esteem [which are all, misnomers, of the other search, for, Glory, Grace, and Repute]. In all, the actual search, for, approval, appreciation, and, even esteem, is all associated, with, our child selves. In attempting, to experience approval, appreciation and even, esteem, too, we do find, that we no longer, actually, attempt, to gain all this, by, our sole efforts [as children would do], but actually, attempt, to fulfill all this, through, whims, requests, and demands [nearly all, fulfilled, by, female presences, in our midsts]. To say the least my friends, life, simply, does not, work.

Many today, attempting, to do just about, anything, find themselves, suffering [greatly even], from all sorts, of, pangs, greatly associated, with, the fears, of, success, failure, and even, trying. The basic belief that, even, when all, is well planned out, something, is bound, to go wrong [and all this, due, to the fact, that, eventually, at one moment or another, a whim, request or demand, will eventually have, to be fulfilled, and subconsciously, one fears, that, it never will be]. For many, seeking to solve, most problems out there, it all eventually, results, in seeking out, a female presence [often motherly], for all this.

To fully see all this, in a different light, but one, very noticeable in all, is to, realize, how Architectural design [and all other forms, of, design], are driven mainly, today, by whims, requests and demands [and not, basic manners, mannerisms, and body language]. That even, the architectural design, found, in a building [as to where, to place, an office for example], are all based, on whims, requests and demands. Hopefully, all this, is rather too noticeable. In many ways too, one finds that, those who control, demands, requests and whims [fulfilling them, that is] in all really, have an, unprecedented control, of Society itself. Traditionally many groups, have attempted, to do, just this. In the very beginning, it was, those, known as, Witches [who were, often, hanged, or even, burned alive, for this]. Then came, the Feminists, who eventually too, had people, perceive them, as being, Western/white [and beliefs, in White Privilege].

Below, will be presented, certain, Sacred Symbols, and Eminent Figures [and countries too], who represented, these Symbols, as in mainly, becoming, a grounded and well rounded, person. What this really means is that, these figures, are whom, we should see, as representing, the, human being, as an identifiable person, in society [in all, what the human, as a civilized person, does, or does not do]. To make all this, clearer, is to speak, of the human as, primarily driven, by the Occidental, but shaped, as a Social being [needs, wants, desires], by a Sense of Space-Time Reality, and as a Political being by a, Sense of Humour, and finally, as an Economical being, by a, Sense of Order.

The eminent figures, presented here, should be, seen, as bringing, together, all other figures, associated, with us: motivational [as with Mozart and Loki], Inspirational [as with the Gnostic Christ], and even, Fantasy/Personal being [as with, the Green Knight]. In all, they represent for us our, sense of space-time reality, sense of humour, and finally, too, sense of order. The Sacred Symbols though, represent, in many ways, the Occidental, and whom we are generally, as, Social, Political, and Economic beings [i.e. as driven by, intentions, desires, wishes etc.].

[One should not be surprised, by all the Symbols, and Figures, presented before all this, as becoming, totally free, as with, self-expression (and even, Might itself), has to do, with, seeing oneself, from, almost all, perspectives, as being, rather, unique. One of the major problems we do have today, is that, in living, in a world, where, the majority, have the same, requests, demands and whims (all nearly, not born, of, thought, but of, a female presence, of one kind or another), does mean, in general that, most people, out there, think alike, with, regards, to just, about, (doing) anything].

The countries mentioned below, in many ways, as, with the, Sacred Symbols, and eminent figures themselves, do represent, our, whims, requests and demands, in, a more or less, institutional/cultural manner [in all, in many ways, one cannot, separate all three, totally, from each other i.e. Eminent Figure, Sacred Symbol and country mentioned].

North America: The Double Sabres



Country: The United States of America
Eminent Figure: Lafayette

The Double Sabres, are weaponry, seen, in America, but, having, origins, outside it [as with, the, British really]. In all, taking, the Double Sabres, as, Sacred Symbols, means, that they define, America [in all], from the perspective, of, the Occidental, and, Religious beings [Social/Political/Economic]. This Symbol, strongly associated, with, the British [and the Revolutionary War too], is in many ways what, has traditionally, made, America, heavily British [and not, English, as many, believe it to be] [Traditionally, Bill Cutting and Buffalo Bill too, were the, quintessential Americans, and not, the rather English, George Washington]. The United States of America, in North America, is the country, that, best defines (in the whole world), the fulfillment, of, whims, requests and demands [making it, in many ways, a, global power, to reckon with] [In all, customer service has never, been better, anywhere else]. Lafayette, in many ways too, represents, what, a well rounded, and grounded too, American, is like, with regards, to, a sense of space-time reality, a sense of humour, and even a, sense of order [in all too, representing, what is, rather French, about, North America].

South America: The Double Sticks



Country: Peru
Eminent Figure: Jean-Jacques Dessalines

The Double Sticks often seen, heavily, in many, South American, Sacred Dances [including Capoeira too], in many ways, have been, seen, as Sacred Symbols, in most, South American, native groups. In all, their association as with, South American, culture (in general), represents, the Occidental, and, Religious being [Social/Political/Economic]. The country, that best represents, whims, requests and demands, in South America, is, Peru [and often, seen, in their, magical practises] [Magic, and Magical practises, in most ways, are often, associated, with a (high regard/perception), of, whims, requests, and demands]. And the figure, who in many ways, does, represent South American, sense of humour, sense of order, and even, sense of space-time reality, is actually (to say the least), Jean-Jacques Dessalines [who although, Haitian, is actually believed, to have been, of, South American origins] [In many ways too, the Haitian Double Sticks dance of Kalenda, believed African, is actually of South American origins, and is a rather, superior form, of, stick fight, to most, seen out there].

Europe: The French Double Daggers



Country: France
Eminent Figure: Le Chevalier de St. Georges

Europe, has always been, defined, in many ways, by, personal cultures, of, daggers [of all sorts], with the most, famous today being, the, Swiss Pen Knives. In most ways, Daggers in Europe [in their double form, and, especially, those, of French origins], have always, represented, the European Spirit, as with, the Occidental, and, the Religious being [Social/Political/Economic] [And in many ways too, giving rise, to, English phrases like, 'eyes like daggers', to represent, a dreadful stare, from someone, not liking one, too much; something like this: http://www.solarnavigator.net/images/gerard_depardieu.jpg]. In Europe, whims, requests and demands, are best represented, by France, which has traditionally, made, France, the most, reknowed, of, European Nations, not only culturally [as with whims, demands and requests], but also too, in, fulfilling, all these three [France at one time, was, the most, superior, Nation, in the World probably, with regards to fulfilling, all these three, and in many ways, one does find, that, this 'industry', been strongly associated, with womenfolk, made, French women, probably, the most, desirable, of all Women]. Georges, as the Eminent Figure, of choice, might seem, antagonizing to some, but in most ways, no other, figure, did represent, France, as a whole, with regards, to the daily man [as with humour, order etc.] and also too, with regards, to, devotion, and Love itself (of country) [lots of things, have been said, about, Georges (mainly privately), but one thing he really was in all, was, clear-minded]; and today, perhaps, his spirit, is best, represented, by, the poetry, of, John Donne, and even as, the Count of Sainte-Hermine.

Africa: The Double Spears



Country: Nigeria
Eminent Figure: Orunmila

The African Double Spears [often in the form too, of, the short staff spear, as, with the Zulu, Assegai], and accompanied too, by, a shield of sorts are, in many ways, Sacred Symbols, representing, the Occidental, and the Religious being [Social/Political/Economic], amongst, Africans. Nigeria, as a country, also best, represents Africa/Africans, as with whims, requests and, demands too [all too, from more of a, cultural perspective, and not, always really, institutionally]. Orunmila, said to be, a Yoruba Prophet, actually, came from, the Islamic world, and is associated, with, the writing, of, the Sacred Ifa Oracle. An Oracle, not only defining, the, Occidental [in all], but also, whims, requests and demands [all African], and added in, to all this a, sense of space-time reality, a sense of humour, and even, a sense of order. Orunmila, is a most, important figure, to world history, as in many ways, his Sacred Ifa Oracle [as with Nigerians/Africans themselves], helped give birth, to, the world, of, Political Science, as Political Science in itself, is the world, of, the Occidental, and Religious beings, Whims et. al., and finally, senses of humour, order etc. This might be surprising to many, but, the well beloved, world, of Seminars, Meets, Meetings (Political), Congregations etc., as often, espoused, by the UN, has in, many ways, its origins, in, the African World [and especially, Nigerian] [The Yoruba, developed, the concept, of, the Cabinet (Political), way before the, Europeans/English, ever did]. The world too, of passports, visas, Identity cards etc., has, its origins, in, the African World, and especially, too, West Africa [with its, many civilizations] [All this too, being, the reason, why, Africans, make, for good, international diplomats] [Before this world, of International Diplomacy, ever, existed, issues, of whims, requests and demands (which mainly, dominate, this world, more than, the other mentioned factors), were fulfilled, via, Magical practises (and Secret Cults), of all sorts, with France, having, the most, developed, Magical practises, seen, in most of the world] [Many though, having, origins, in the Islamic world] [Today though, it is perceived, that, Africa, has always had, a strong, tradition, of such, Magical practises, and France as, having, the least, and therefore, being, the most, 'civilized', of all people] [In Brazil, Politics, was once, highly strongly associated, with, the religion, of Candomble (as with making things happen), and the rather, false belief too, that, this Religion, is mainly, Yoruba] .

South East Asia: The Double Scimitars



Country: India
Eminent Figure: Malik Ambar

The Double Scimitars, a Sacred Symbol, believed, to be strongly associated, with, the Middle Eastern world, has actually, origins, in, South East Asia [and associated, with, Ethiopes (black skinned people, from, the Middle East)]. In all they, represent, the Occidental and the, Religious being [as with, intention for example] in Southeast Asia. India, as a country, best represents, South East Asia as, with whims, requests and demands [from a, cultural point of view] [and in all, making, India, rather prominent, as, with history really, in, South East Asia]. The figure, of Malik Ambar [an Ethiope], who founded, a ruling Dynasty in India, in many ways best, represents, the successful Indian Image, of, a turban wearing, prominent, businessman.

East Asia: The Double Sai



Country: South Korea
Eminent Figure: Miyagi Chojun

The Double Sai, while, not actually, prominent as a, Sacred Symbol in the whole, of East Asia [due, to the Sai, being, Japanese], does somewhat, resemble, the, Double Swords, that, often do [they though, not, being totally Sacred]. In many ways, the Double Sai, representing, the Occidental, and even, the Religious being [Social/Political/Economic], is what, has traditionally, made, Japanese Society, similar, to French Society [more even, than, American]. South Korea and not, Japan, best represents, East Asia, as, with, requests, demands, and whims, and in all, making, South Korean History, much, more interesting, than, Japanese [one sees this, today too, with, South Korea, having, the most, interesting, political scene, in East Asia]. Miyagi Chojun, the founder, of, Okinanwan Karate, in many ways developed, a philosophy (to life), that, in many ways in all, had, a rather high, sense of humour, order and space-time reality; [his philosophy, is best, represented cinematically, in the, Karate Kid movies].

The Middle East: The Sword of Allah



Country: Saudi Arabia
Eminent Figure: Amir Hamza

The Sword of Allah, is a, Sacred Symbol, that, in many ways, is responsible, for, separating, the Middle East, from, the Islamic world. It is a Symbol, heavily steeped, in, the History, of, the Middle East, and heavily associated too, with, Arabian, and Arabic History. It fully represents, the Occidental in the Middle East, and also too, its, Religious beings [as with, motivations etc.]. It existed, before, Islam ever did and strongly, associated too, with, figures, such as, Sinbad, Ali Baba, and even, the Prince of Persia. However though, its most, devoted wielder, has probably been, Amir Hamza, who wields it, with, the greatest, of, dexterity, in his attempts, at, creating, a sense of humour, sense of order, and even, sense of space-time reality [in many ways, these Symbols, and, associated figures and countries in all, totally represent as, with the external, world, whom we are, at, our core (as with, whom we really are: Boxer, Monk, Saint, Shaman etc.)]. The Sword of Allah, as with whims, requests and demands, is best, represented, culturally (in the Middle East), by, Saudi Arabia, making it in all ways the, eminent country, in, the Middle East [as with, political History too].


To fully conclude this, do realize, that, these Symbols [and their associated imagery], in all really, simply, ground one, to, their worlds [as with, external existences]. The Sword of Allah for example, will drive one, to want or need, something, but not, in, a rather, specified manner [as a small example really, simply carrying, the scabbard, would probably, have one, seek out, a Koran and not, a DVD]. When we speak, of, countries, representing, whims, requests and demands, we not only, mainly, speak of, their womenfolk [and even too, magical practises/political machinery], but also, refer, in many ways, to, its Popular Media [which is all, about, whims, requests and, demands (and in all making TV, for many out there, more interesting, than, normal life)]. One in all should seek out, all, forms, of Art work [or even, Philosophic works], based on, these Symbols, countries, and, Eminent Figures, in an attempt really, to ground one, into, a normal existence [as with, culture itself].