I like your conception of ignorance as a dirty window that blurs one's vision of reality. Usually that dirt is one's own thoughts, the things one thinks one knows.
I agree. These grimy windows are the result of being judgmental and arrogance: My world view is final and authoritative. This blocks any light coming through the window of observation and experience. The stream of knowledge just gets blocked - man is then condemned to the darkness of ignorance.
I totally agree with you, dear Socrates. Our ignorance of others comes out of our slavery to personal bodies, the blindness to the heavenly colors- typically the errors come out in the result of our wandering around without the spiritual light. I think my picture http://dayfly.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/warning-silence/ reflect all the above. Our ignorance force us to choose only what please us and neglect all the warnings.
So very true, my friend. I appreciate your comment, and I would also like to thank you for inviting me to see your artwork. In fact, I just viewed it a second ago. Fantastic.
I like your conception of ignorance as a dirty window that blurs one's vision of reality. Usually that dirt is one's own thoughts, the things one thinks one knows.
ReplyDeleteI agree. These grimy windows are the result of being judgmental and arrogance: My world view is final and authoritative. This blocks any light coming through the window of observation and experience. The stream of knowledge just gets blocked - man is then condemned to the darkness of ignorance.
ReplyDelete@nothingprofound:
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. One ironically becomes his own worst enemy in that regard.
@Meam Wye:
I like the metaphor you used (ie; ignorance = being in darkness). I agree, it's unfortunate that so many people condemn themselves to this fate.
Thank you both for your insights, and have a wonderful day, my friends...
Very true, my dear Socrates, very true.
ReplyDeleteMan has been living with ignorance since the beginning of time, hence the reason why he never seems to learn from his past mistakes.
Hopefully Man can eventually dispel the darkness of ignorance before it's too late.
Self-knowledge is the key,
"Be a light unto yourself" ~Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jason,
ReplyDeleteI agree, my friend, and that is a terrific (and very relevant) quote. Thank you for sharing.
I totally agree with you, dear Socrates. Our ignorance of others comes out of our slavery to personal bodies, the blindness to the heavenly colors- typically the errors come out in the result of our wandering around without the spiritual light.
ReplyDeleteI think my picture http://dayfly.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/warning-silence/ reflect all the above. Our ignorance force us to choose only what please us and neglect all the warnings.
Tomas,
ReplyDeleteSo very true, my friend. I appreciate your comment, and I would also like to thank you for inviting me to see your artwork. In fact, I just viewed it a second ago. Fantastic.