Dualistic thinking Options

Dualistic thinking is very relevant to people following spiritual paths of any kind, since it involves believers who claim to see and experience another existence and others who having not experienced anything they would describe as other-worldy, disregard these claims and it therefore divides people into two camps.

The language used is also a form of dualism as it separates entities into good and bad and places into discrete areas thus: Heaven and Hell.

Is dualistic thinking useful and a good way of hanging ideas on hooks for further exploration or does it lead to extremes of thought that lack balance and settle people into positions that are hard to find their way out of?

In control of my ego? Well in a lot situations I am, however there are still several situations in which I react through primal instinct and intuition. These are personal times when my ego takes hold over me. People call me wise, some called me a Guru...but personally I don't share those opinions. I'm just me, another imperfect being who is learning more each and every day.

I also try to keep an open mind. It is the only way to hear things and see things in new ways in which you might've never thought about it. I've read a book from Emoto whome did research onto water crystals and the effects of words/sounds. Even though the research itself is onorthodox it still holds a lot of interesting new insights which will make you think. One of the things it made me realize was... Everything is energy and everything is in constant movement, it is free and not confined. When you make water, energy, stand still it will become stagnant. Slowly it will grow weaker and eventually die/fade away. Seeing that the human fysiology is made up of about 70-80% of water it would make sense that people should stay openminded. If you're closed you will become stagnant, including the energies and water inside of you. You'll harm yourself over time.

Truth is not so much an illusion, it too is open to interpetation. Everyone has their own truth which is made up of all which were mentioned in previous posts. The ego, personality, experiences, doctrinations which also form the morality you speak off. The final product is indeed the divider. So basically we all got our own set standards which we use to live our lifes. But we already agreed upon that.

Dualistic Thinking is interesting to think about, discuss and actually live it (as far as it is possible). The "Good vs Evil" aspect of dualistic thinking is as clear as water to myself. The other aspects still make me wonder, because the same rules don't seem to apply for some odd reason. However it makes you think and you will discuss topics which aren't directly related, but still are about the human psyche. You will come to a greater understanding of how the human mind, ego, personality, emotions etc work...also when looked at on a larger social scale. You will come to understand and notice the "Flaws" within yourself for once. Flaws which basically are the aspects you personally don't feel comfortable with...and then you can adjust it. Which also, automatically, adjusts the Divider Line you speak off.

I've learned that it is indeed great to live in the NOW and look at each event as if it is a new one. To look at each thought, action, event as a new one instead of looking at the chain reactions or conflicts which follow due to previous events. If you look at the chain you will start to realize that with each new event added to the chain your emotions grow and the situation escalations. Chain events which lead to conflicts can be avoided this way. But you will also lose out on Chain Events which build up positive emotions such as love. It's difficult to find a balance, but worth it. You can reduce frustrations and anger, which will only eat you up from within. You can also use it to enhance your expressions of love and happiness. But it requires anticipation, which also uses part of judging events.

This is why I feel confused about dualistic thinkin at times. I know that my thinking is partially flawed, but my feelings tell me that it is indeed possible to stop dualistic thinking. Life will always depend on you making decisions, almost every single second of the day. However do people also look at the events, look at various options before making the decision, understanding the effects each decision might have before making it and also the full capability of taking responsibility of the outcome of the decision no matter if it is positive or negative? Most people can not, because they can't look ahead that far or simply refuse to take responsibility. The main reason people can't is because most takes place unconciously as well as pre-programmed reaction. Being concious of all at all times is the key I feel.

I feel I'm digressing from the topic and got little more (new) to add to it all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/13.gif)

This post has been edited by Sabazel: Dec 23 2005, 12:33 PM