08-10-2015, 12:20 AM
MY COMMENT:
I currently believe that to separate the "tonal" and "nagual" the way Castaneda's don Juan did is misleading. The "tonal" is what we believe is real about the world we perceive. It is like the proverbial 'tip of the iceberg' of the reality we experience and it is what our senses tell us is "real".
However, below the surface of the proverbial water from which that tip protrudes is infinity in all directions equally. It is the aspect of reality that cannot be compared to anything else in this "tonal" world we live in. Why? Because we only THINK we understand the physical world we live in. There is infinitely more to our physical reality than our senses can possibly perceive.
The "nagual" is the sentient aspect of everything that surrounds us. What we call "reality" is thought in a forum that APPEARS "real", but it is as real as a dream; a dream of an infinitely perfect mind. To get on the 'good side' of that mind is not an easy task. One must be determined and earn the right to be considered worthy of special protection of the "nagual" aspect of reality.
People talk of God as though they know what they are talking about. They may have different views, in different religions, but they all essentially agree that God is 'out there somewhere'. In fact, there is no "out there". Everything that exists does so WITHIN a perfect mind. To be able to manipulate reality with Intent is to be able to manipulate the dream of our existence.
People are always looking for the easy way out. Oh, how appealing it is to lazy humanity to blindly believe there is someone out there who will do all the work for us. He did everything for you. He even died for you and all you have to do is accept him into your heart and that's it! The rest is done for free!!!
Yeah right. Suckers fall for that one because it is too irresistible for their lazy natures to resist. Well, I believe there is a Jesus who is much greater than the Bible portrays Him to be. I learned of Jesus through my near-death experiences and he is pure love and light. However, since I am convinced the reality I experience is some sort of elaborate dream then...my near-death experiences must have been dreams as well.
The only thing I am truly certain of is: You should never be too certain about ANYTHING you experience. There is possibly infinite more going on than you can even imagine!
Hey! Cheer up!! I'll do all the work for you for free! I'll even die for you so that you don't have to die! All for free!!! All you have to do is say the magic words, "Yes, I want the free gift" and it's yours!
Suckers!! Becoming impeccably strong seems to be the only real solution. Living a life with no pending projects that need to be addressed. Where you only have those things you REALLY WANT and everything else is either given away or thrown away. A streamlined life of impeccable living towards an increasingly honorable and virtuous existence. Ah, someday I'll get there. However, I can dream of a noble and honorable death claiming me first. In the final analysis it is not what you accomplished that matters. It's what you REALLY WANTED to accomplish that defines who you truly are.
I currently believe that to separate the "tonal" and "nagual" the way Castaneda's don Juan did is misleading. The "tonal" is what we believe is real about the world we perceive. It is like the proverbial 'tip of the iceberg' of the reality we experience and it is what our senses tell us is "real".
However, below the surface of the proverbial water from which that tip protrudes is infinity in all directions equally. It is the aspect of reality that cannot be compared to anything else in this "tonal" world we live in. Why? Because we only THINK we understand the physical world we live in. There is infinitely more to our physical reality than our senses can possibly perceive.
The "nagual" is the sentient aspect of everything that surrounds us. What we call "reality" is thought in a forum that APPEARS "real", but it is as real as a dream; a dream of an infinitely perfect mind. To get on the 'good side' of that mind is not an easy task. One must be determined and earn the right to be considered worthy of special protection of the "nagual" aspect of reality.
People talk of God as though they know what they are talking about. They may have different views, in different religions, but they all essentially agree that God is 'out there somewhere'. In fact, there is no "out there". Everything that exists does so WITHIN a perfect mind. To be able to manipulate reality with Intent is to be able to manipulate the dream of our existence.
People are always looking for the easy way out. Oh, how appealing it is to lazy humanity to blindly believe there is someone out there who will do all the work for us. He did everything for you. He even died for you and all you have to do is accept him into your heart and that's it! The rest is done for free!!!
Yeah right. Suckers fall for that one because it is too irresistible for their lazy natures to resist. Well, I believe there is a Jesus who is much greater than the Bible portrays Him to be. I learned of Jesus through my near-death experiences and he is pure love and light. However, since I am convinced the reality I experience is some sort of elaborate dream then...my near-death experiences must have been dreams as well.
The only thing I am truly certain of is: You should never be too certain about ANYTHING you experience. There is possibly infinite more going on than you can even imagine!
Hey! Cheer up!! I'll do all the work for you for free! I'll even die for you so that you don't have to die! All for free!!! All you have to do is say the magic words, "Yes, I want the free gift" and it's yours!
Suckers!! Becoming impeccably strong seems to be the only real solution. Living a life with no pending projects that need to be addressed. Where you only have those things you REALLY WANT and everything else is either given away or thrown away. A streamlined life of impeccable living towards an increasingly honorable and virtuous existence. Ah, someday I'll get there. However, I can dream of a noble and honorable death claiming me first. In the final analysis it is not what you accomplished that matters. It's what you REALLY WANTED to accomplish that defines who you truly are.