Comments on: I Don’t Need to See to Believe http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/ For women who are humble enough to seek wisdom yet sensible enough to impart it. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:20:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Keith http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 Keith Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:06:47 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/#comment-2163 KWiz, Believe it or not that metaphor actually is one of mine. Don't know where that stuff comes from, but please feel free to share it. I'm honored you like it! KWiz,

Believe it or not that metaphor actually is one of mine. Don’t know where that stuff comes from, but please feel free to share it. I’m honored you like it!

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/comment-page-1/#comment-2161 KWiz Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:52:44 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/#comment-2161 Hi Keith, I'm glad you enjoyed the post! Great metaphor! Is it original? And if so, might I share it? And you're right - knowledge means nothing if not applied rightly... Hi Keith,
I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Great metaphor! Is it original? And if so, might I share it?

And you’re right – knowledge means nothing if not applied rightly…

]]> By: Keith http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/comment-page-1/#comment-2158 Keith Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:22:53 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/#comment-2158 Hey KWiz. I really enjoyed this post, particularly the part where you quote Einstein as saying that imagination is more important than knowledge. I really, really love that. And I think it's absolutely true. Knowledge is the hammer, but the finished house is the product of imagination. It's all about application.. Hey KWiz.

I really enjoyed this post, particularly the part where you quote Einstein as saying that imagination is more important than knowledge. I really, really love that. And I think it’s absolutely true. Knowledge is the hammer, but the finished house is the product of imagination.

It’s all about application..

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/comment-page-1/#comment-2154 KWiz Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:47:54 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/#comment-2154 Hi Danielle, Thank you so much for clarifying the meaning of myth. In fact, this is what I attempt to teach my students - myth does not mean something false (at least not in its ancient context). Thank you Danielle! We are indeed having a good time, getting ready to eat some popcorn, and after our daughter's nap, putting those stickers on the colorful eggs! Enjoy your day! Hi Danielle,

Thank you so much for clarifying the meaning of myth. In fact, this is what I attempt to teach my students – myth does not mean something false (at least not in its ancient context).

Thank you Danielle! We are indeed having a good time, getting ready to eat some popcorn, and after our daughter’s nap, putting those stickers on the colorful eggs! Enjoy your day!

]]> By: Danielle http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/comment-page-1/#comment-2153 Danielle Sun, 08 Apr 2007 15:46:10 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/#comment-2153 Though as you know I am not a Christian but I also get frustrated at the commercialization of Easter. Easter represents the most powerful aspect of the basis upon which Christianity was built. Easter is the beginning point in which the historical Jesus becomes the myth. Myths are so important to all cultures but it seems as if Americans are loosing touch with the sources of our stories. Stories of regeneration and resurrection have been shared since the beginning of time in order to teach that we are capable of starting on the path of a new way one that will bring us closer to the divine. I do hope you enjoy the day in the privacy and comfort of your home and pass on to your daughter the source of your faith. I wanted to add some quotes in order to clarify my meaning of myth. "Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human manifestation..." (Joseph Campbell, Hero with a Thousand Faces) "Homage to thee, 0 Governor of those who are Amenti (Heaven), who makest the mortals to be born again, who renewest thy youth... I am Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; and I have the power to be born a second time. I am the hidden Soul who createth the gods. I am the Lord of those who are raised up from the dead.. ..I am the Great One, Son of the Great One; I am Fire,the Son of Fire. I have knit together my bones; I have made myself whole and sound; I have become young once more; I am Osiris, the Lord of Eternity." The Egyptian Book of the Dead Myths orient people to the metaphysical dimension, explain the origins and nature of the cosmos, validate social issues, and, on the psychological plane, address themselves to the innermost depths of the psyche (Campbell). Religious myths are sacred histories (Eliade) Though as you know I am not a Christian but I also get frustrated at the commercialization of Easter. Easter represents the most powerful aspect of the basis upon which Christianity was built. Easter is the beginning point in which the historical Jesus becomes the myth. Myths are so important to all cultures but it seems as if Americans are loosing touch with the sources of our stories. Stories of regeneration and resurrection have been shared since the beginning of time in order to teach that we are capable of starting on the path of a new way one that will bring us closer to the divine. I do hope you enjoy the day in the privacy and comfort of your home and pass on to your daughter the source of your faith.
I wanted to add some quotes in order to clarify my meaning of myth.

“Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human manifestation…” (Joseph Campbell, Hero with a Thousand Faces)

“Homage to thee, 0 Governor of those who are Amenti (Heaven), who makest the mortals to be born again, who renewest thy youth… I am Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; and I have the power to be born a second time. I am the hidden Soul who createth the gods. I am the Lord of those who are raised up from the dead.. ..I am the Great One, Son of the Great One; I am Fire,the Son of Fire. I have knit together my bones; I have made myself whole and sound; I have become young once more; I am Osiris, the Lord of Eternity.”
The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Myths orient people to the metaphysical dimension, explain the origins and nature of the cosmos, validate social issues, and, on the psychological plane, address themselves to the innermost depths of the psyche (Campbell).

Religious myths are sacred histories (Eliade)

]]> By: JD http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/comment-page-1/#comment-2152 JD Sun, 08 Apr 2007 14:06:39 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/07/i-dont-need-to-see-to-believe/#comment-2152 Very nice and it sounds like you have a perfect day planned.When I was young, we often times get a new sport coat for Easter, not always but it was the one time a year when we got new dress clothes. Very nice and it sounds like you have a perfect day planned.When I was young, we often times get a new sport coat for Easter, not always but it was the one time a year when we got new dress clothes.

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