This is just one aspect of basic thinking at work.
This is an exceptionally important idea to both myself and the cadre of friends that I have run with all of my life. I call them critters. One of our first discussions when we all met one another was about how we need to start our own college. Every student would have to take and pass thinking 101 before any other instruction could be wasted on them. Simple things, like basic physics, getting along well with others and cleaning up after one self would be paramount in this class. The thought was, that even with people who were not well suited for intellectual achievement, could be sorted sooner rather than later, saving billions. (and a lot of wasted time and energy.)
Thinking, perhaps, cannot be taught but as an educator, I need to make every effort to help everyone to understand the concept behind powers of ten, how to follow up on new information to which you may not be accustomed, and to detect bullshit. Lord and lady both know that there is a certain explicit need for that in this part of our evolution as a species. I always want to reflect the thinking that we do all, in fact, have a shot at far loftier achievements if we all share what we have and try to help one another in making sense of our surroundings. This is the underlying motivation behind the not-for-profit that Nancy, Dar and I have founded, ECO-Tours of Wisconsin Inc. We want to help people to find their way amongst the host of "green" products and services, develop a strategy for becoming more sustainable and contribute to us leaving a better planet for the next seven generations.
Imagination is a type of thought that has the power to unleash vast reserves of creative energy leading to insights. Instinct is a form of innate reflexivity, able to work in realms not yet explored with any tools yet created, save for other beings. We can become a finely tuned instrument, seeking, finding and resonating with others like-minded folks. The purveyor of organic produce for example soon cultivates relationships with customers who value the food. Those who know me understand that I'm not a fan of the mushy headed "just think good thoughts and good things will happen" crowd. I frequently prefer a world view that says, think good thoughts and do good things to make the world around you more blissful. The deep meditative state or samadhi, extacy, whatever you call it is great for the spirit realm, but we all gotta eat, we all gotta breathe and we are healthiest when we drink pure water. The dance we weave within the universe either frays or strengthens the warp and weft within which we associate.
It is our task to master the art and science of knowing when and where to cut and cleave, and where to patch the fabric of life around us. The only thought necessary is am I amongst friend or foe, part of the fabric of life of playing a part in life's destruction? Whole cloth can be made of the tattered rag our progenitors left us, but only if we are willing to tear down the structures of ecological destruction and reestablish a relationship with Mother Earth, her creatures and operating elements and principles. Those wanting to more fully appreciate the meanings of these thoughts, how to stimulate, research and delineate our relationship to them or follow them through fruition must take hold of the world around us and create positive change, not just think good thoughts about what we wish could be. ECO-Tours are for those who are not faint of heart, not afraid to get their hands dirty and who feel driven to make positive changes to the world that surrounds us. Check out our blog at ECO-Tours of Wisconsin Inc.@blogger.com. We also write at Wordpress under the name The Otherfish Wrap.
The thought behind all of my writing is that we are at once, deserving of our birthright to clean air, water and soil, and responsible for the elimination of those who would squander that right for our destruction and the feathering of their own nests. -Shaman, author and futurist, planting seeds of revolution since 1971.
This is an exceptionally important idea to both myself and the cadre of friends that I have run with all of my life. I call them critters. One of our first discussions when we all met one another was about how we need to start our own college. Every student would have to take and pass thinking 101 before any other instruction could be wasted on them. Simple things, like basic physics, getting along well with others and cleaning up after one self would be paramount in this class. The thought was, that even with people who were not well suited for intellectual achievement, could be sorted sooner rather than later, saving billions. (and a lot of wasted time and energy.)
Thinking, perhaps, cannot be taught but as an educator, I need to make every effort to help everyone to understand the concept behind powers of ten, how to follow up on new information to which you may not be accustomed, and to detect bullshit. Lord and lady both know that there is a certain explicit need for that in this part of our evolution as a species. I always want to reflect the thinking that we do all, in fact, have a shot at far loftier achievements if we all share what we have and try to help one another in making sense of our surroundings. This is the underlying motivation behind the not-for-profit that Nancy, Dar and I have founded, ECO-Tours of Wisconsin Inc. We want to help people to find their way amongst the host of "green" products and services, develop a strategy for becoming more sustainable and contribute to us leaving a better planet for the next seven generations.
Imagination is a type of thought that has the power to unleash vast reserves of creative energy leading to insights. Instinct is a form of innate reflexivity, able to work in realms not yet explored with any tools yet created, save for other beings. We can become a finely tuned instrument, seeking, finding and resonating with others like-minded folks. The purveyor of organic produce for example soon cultivates relationships with customers who value the food. Those who know me understand that I'm not a fan of the mushy headed "just think good thoughts and good things will happen" crowd. I frequently prefer a world view that says, think good thoughts and do good things to make the world around you more blissful. The deep meditative state or samadhi, extacy, whatever you call it is great for the spirit realm, but we all gotta eat, we all gotta breathe and we are healthiest when we drink pure water. The dance we weave within the universe either frays or strengthens the warp and weft within which we associate.
It is our task to master the art and science of knowing when and where to cut and cleave, and where to patch the fabric of life around us. The only thought necessary is am I amongst friend or foe, part of the fabric of life of playing a part in life's destruction? Whole cloth can be made of the tattered rag our progenitors left us, but only if we are willing to tear down the structures of ecological destruction and reestablish a relationship with Mother Earth, her creatures and operating elements and principles. Those wanting to more fully appreciate the meanings of these thoughts, how to stimulate, research and delineate our relationship to them or follow them through fruition must take hold of the world around us and create positive change, not just think good thoughts about what we wish could be. ECO-Tours are for those who are not faint of heart, not afraid to get their hands dirty and who feel driven to make positive changes to the world that surrounds us. Check out our blog at ECO-Tours of Wisconsin Inc.@blogger.com. We also write at Wordpress under the name The Otherfish Wrap.
The thought behind all of my writing is that we are at once, deserving of our birthright to clean air, water and soil, and responsible for the elimination of those who would squander that right for our destruction and the feathering of their own nests. -Shaman, author and futurist, planting seeds of revolution since 1971.
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