Supplement #2, Kinda looks like Yggdrasil c.f. the Kabbalist "Tree of life"
HELP-- LMAO, A lawyer helped me in court...haha, A police officer helped me confess ( sweet Jesus) A priest helped me understand the difference between He'sus and Still Nick!!!! Bravo man excellent Whispy, Help is not always helpful is it? As a matter of fact too much help creates a co-dependent. Sig.
Hello, Jack! 1) I have thought of publishing my own poetry before. I've been thinking of compiling some of my poems about darker things in my life from the past (such as abuse, violence, etc.) and making them into a poetry book. I think that art of any kind is the best way to not feel alone. Through poetry, I've found all kinds of people, some of them who've had similar experiences to me. 2) Over here in Illinois is pretty boring, haha! It's warming up for the spring so it's around 40-55 degrees Fahrenheit on average in the afternoon. Still not very warm. I do a theatre group up here, so that can exciting sometimes. I'm often stressed out with stuff like preparing for theatrical productions and also trying to keep up with school at the same time, but it's a good kind of stress for the most part.
Alright! I have some questions for you, then. I know you said I can ask you any question, but if any of these questions make you uncomfortable at all, you totally don't have to answer them at all, you can partially answer them if you want, you can give a vague answer... Really, whatever you're comfortable with. 1) How old are you? 2) What other themes in poetry interest you? I've only read some of your religious ones so far (but I'm going to read more of your poetry soon), but I'm curious what else you like to read about or write about. 3) Have you read much poetry? If so, what's your favorite poem/poet?
That's all the questions I'll give you for now because this letter is beginning to get very long, haha... But you can always ask me questions too! You can ask me any question at all. Of course, I may not necessarily answer every question, but you are always free to ask any question.
If you enjoy exploring the soul or mind, you might profit from reading Soren Kierkegaard. He's known as the father of modern existentialism. Kierkegaard often gets compared to Nietzsche. And I bring up Nietzsche because he makes an argument reminiscent of a suggestion you make. In one of his books, Nietzsche performs an etymological analysis of ethical terms. This analysis reminds me of your suggestion to contemplate the Latin derivation of the word "religion"! You might find Nietzsche, in addition to Kierkegaard, very interesting thinkers. It is a worthy exercise -- at least I think -- to compare and contrast Kierkegaard with Nietzsche. Hopefully, you can get your hands on some of their writings. But I know access to books can be a problem for inmates.
Alright, that's all for now. Have a nice week, William! It was great to talk to you.
--Calhoun25
P.S. I appreciate the drawing underneath your words. I can see your tattoo talent shining forth! That face is pure calm and contentment, if I've ever seen it.
I didn't have any particular Dylan song in mind, but "Going, Going, Gone" is a great song to pick out! I need to spend more time soaking in Planet Waves. Retrospectively, Planet Waves is an album easy to overlook, in the sense that two of his most popular albums -- Blood on the Tracks and Desire -- followed closely upon it. That's not to say we should overlook it. "Au contraire", we might say.
I'll have to check out some of those albums you mentioned. I've heard very great things about Van Morrison; I just need to take some time out to listen to him. Those meditation tracks sound promising as well. The other day, my friend sent me a recording of monks chanting the Heart Sutra. There are so many different ways to meditate, in addition to so many theories for understanding meditation. Some go for the silent meditation; others for chanting mantras. There are various sitting positions. Heck, some even meditate by walking, or eating slowly, or reading closely, or pondering deep puzzles. I guess I like to be a pluralist about meditation, mixing up my methods when it makes sense and gets me closer to some good. Did you ever find doing tattoo work to be meditative, at least in some sense? Also, I have heard of "instrumentalism" -- except I've heard it used in many different, unrelated ways. I'd like to hear exactly what meaning you had in mind with the word "instrumentalism". That way, I might get some "mentalistic nourishment" as well!
Your (I assume) improvised piece reads as prophetic. I will try thinking more about it. I don't fully grasp all your meaning, I think. But it is arduous to grasp such deep matters. The difficulty of wisdom is a sign of its inherent complexity as well as my own shortcomings. Now, what I did comprehend in your piece reminded me of Buddhism! Unless I misunderstood you, it seems you've got the following truths in mind. Individuals suffer from a powerful desire to conform and live unreflectively. They also suffer from a powerful second-order desire -- namely, the desire to satisfy as many of their desires as they can. Individuals are preoccupied with their desires, which feel as if they compel the soul or mind. One part of the mind, the "analytic" part, is "yelling" at us, giving us an ultimatum: we must fulfill our powerful desires, or else. Or else what? Falling prey to irrationality? On the other hand, the "aesthetic" part is saying we can slow down if we want. We can disobey the "analytic" part, ignore our powerful desires, without bad coming of it. Indeed, doing so would be positively good for us! Ironically, the "analytic" part of our mind is being irrational.
The preceding represents only my initial reflection. I'm not sure if you intended any of that. Perhaps I was reading my thoughts into your words! In any event, I now have more material to meditate on.
RSS
HELP-- LMAO, A lawyer helped me in court...haha,
A police officer helped me confess ( sweet Jesus)
A priest helped me understand the difference between He'sus and Still Nick!!!!
Bravo man excellent Whispy, Help is not always helpful is it? As a matter of fact too much help creates a co-dependent.
Sig.
1) I have thought of publishing my own poetry before. I've been thinking of compiling some of my poems about darker things in my life from the past (such as abuse, violence, etc.) and making them into a poetry book. I think that art of any kind is the best way to not feel alone. Through poetry, I've found all kinds of people, some of them who've had similar experiences to me.
2) Over here in Illinois is pretty boring, haha! It's warming up for the spring so it's around 40-55 degrees Fahrenheit on average in the afternoon. Still not very warm. I do a theatre group up here, so that can exciting sometimes. I'm often stressed out with stuff like preparing for theatrical productions and also trying to keep up with school at the same time, but it's a good kind of stress for the most part.
Alright! I have some questions for you, then. I know you said I can ask you any question, but if any of these questions make you uncomfortable at all, you totally don't have to answer them at all, you can partially answer them if you want, you can give a vague answer... Really, whatever you're comfortable with.
1) How old are you?
2) What other themes in poetry interest you? I've only read some of your religious ones so far (but I'm going to read more of your poetry soon), but I'm curious what else you like to read about or write about.
3) Have you read much poetry? If so, what's your favorite poem/poet?
That's all the questions I'll give you for now because this letter is beginning to get very long, haha... But you can always ask me questions too! You can ask me any question at all. Of course, I may not necessarily answer every question, but you are always free to ask any question.
Have a wonderful day!
-Grace
Alright, that's all for now. Have a nice week, William! It was great to talk to you.
--Calhoun25
P.S. I appreciate the drawing underneath your words. I can see your tattoo talent shining forth! That face is pure calm and contentment, if I've ever seen it.
It's good to hear back from you!
I didn't have any particular Dylan song in mind, but "Going, Going, Gone" is a great song to pick out! I need to spend more time soaking in Planet Waves. Retrospectively, Planet Waves is an album easy to overlook, in the sense that two of his most popular albums -- Blood on the Tracks and Desire -- followed closely upon it. That's not to say we should overlook it. "Au contraire", we might say.
I'll have to check out some of those albums you mentioned. I've heard very great things about Van Morrison; I just need to take some time out to listen to him. Those meditation tracks sound promising as well. The other day, my friend sent me a recording of monks chanting the Heart Sutra. There are so many different ways to meditate, in addition to so many theories for understanding meditation. Some go for the silent meditation; others for chanting mantras. There are various sitting positions. Heck, some even meditate by walking, or eating slowly, or reading closely, or pondering deep puzzles. I guess I like to be a pluralist about meditation, mixing up my methods when it makes sense and gets me closer to some good. Did you ever find doing tattoo work to be meditative, at least in some sense? Also, I have heard of "instrumentalism" -- except I've heard it used in many different, unrelated ways. I'd like to hear exactly what meaning you had in mind with the word "instrumentalism". That way, I might get some "mentalistic nourishment" as well!
Your (I assume) improvised piece reads as prophetic. I will try thinking more about it. I don't fully grasp all your meaning, I think. But it is arduous to grasp such deep matters. The difficulty of wisdom is a sign of its inherent complexity as well as my own shortcomings. Now, what I did comprehend in your piece reminded me of Buddhism! Unless I misunderstood you, it seems you've got the following truths in mind. Individuals suffer from a powerful desire to conform and live unreflectively. They also suffer from a powerful second-order desire -- namely, the desire to satisfy as many of their desires as they can. Individuals are preoccupied with their desires, which feel as if they compel the soul or mind. One part of the mind, the "analytic" part, is "yelling" at us, giving us an ultimatum: we must fulfill our powerful desires, or else. Or else what? Falling prey to irrationality? On the other hand, the "aesthetic" part is saying we can slow down if we want. We can disobey the "analytic" part, ignore our powerful desires, without bad coming of it. Indeed, doing so would be positively good for us! Ironically, the "analytic" part of our mind is being irrational.
The preceding represents only my initial reflection. I'm not sure if you intended any of that. Perhaps I was reading my thoughts into your words! In any event, I now have more material to meditate on.