One afternoon I was driving on an extremely busy four lane highway during Christmas traffic while on the phone in a serious conversation with a former employer.
Subconsciously I studied about twenty separate situations; some dealing with traffic, some with a song on the radio, etc, etc, hearing tiny slices of passing conversations and so on. I fully realized my absolute detachment from all and understood this is why I could study each situation in detail–simultaneously.
I analyzed how I was doing this like I was a third party writing a report on this person in a kind of “overview” mode. There was my overviewer, my underviewer, etc. I saw a through a dozen viewpoints upon my situation. All the while psychological whisps of streamed consciousness echoed many revelations in thick layers each with their own complete selves – all the while, still driving and on the phone.
Sometimes a passing feeling could encompass all the above as an exhalation enwrapped unto itself. A thousand deep cognitions still as I became each moment. I have never been more alive and I will remain until I pass.
#1 by AV Advice 2007 at April 12th, 2007
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I had to read several times just to get a grip. Awesome!!!!!
#2 by John Justice at April 14th, 2007
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keep them coming. awesome!!
#3 by Mitchell Allen at February 15th, 2008
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The title of this post is deceptively cunning.
This is one of my favorite “parts” about you.
You make me think.
Here’s what I thought:
“What if that title were taken a face value and translated mathematically? It would be as if Sybil were speaking in tongues at a carnival funhouse.
“Yet, it perfectly describes the brains associative powers.
“If this were a white paper submitted to the [Journal of some relevant branch of science], it would likely win the ‘Best Title’ award.
“I wonder if Bobby consciously created this title, or was it devine inspiration?
“The sidebar sure seems to reflect his thoughts … ”
There you have it, the long version of I loved this post!
Cheers,
Mitch
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#4 by teeni at February 24th, 2008
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I’ve often experienced this feeling or something similar when driving in the car. It’s mind-bending just how many trains of thoughts and perspectives you truly can see at once. But for me, it happens when I’m not trying, just when I allow it to happen. I never knew how to put it in words but now I see I don’t have to since you have done a better job than I ever could. You sure know how to use those words!
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#5 by Revellian at February 17th, 2008
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Thanks Mitch! Placing a list of my favorite posts in my sidebar has proven to be a good idea! I am glad you read this and even more pleased that you enjoyed it. I thought a short post was more effective than a book about it in many respects.