A Thousand Reflective Poly-cognitions

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.

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Tags: cognitions, consciousness, detachment, revelations, zen

March 23, 2007 · Filed Under thought

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5 Responses to “A Thousand Reflective Poly-cognitions”

AV Advice 2007 on April 12th, 2007 3:20 pm

I had to read several times just to get a grip. Awesome!!!!!
John Justice on April 14th, 2007 8:55 am

keep them coming. awesome!!
Mitchell Allen on February 15th, 2008 2:19 pm

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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Revellian on February 17th, 2008 9:03 am

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.
teeni on February 24th, 2008 11:03 am

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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