--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Larry, thanks for the response, I see it differently. That may be due
to each of using the terms differently. For example, Actualization,
IMV, has nothing to do with perpetuating and securing the identity
and hierarchy of th
Interesting question,
At first thought, Self Actualization and Enlightenment (Eastern)
appear to be at odds - - Self Actualization being about perpetuating
and securing the identity and hierarchy of the (small) self and its
role in the world . . . and Enlightenment as realization of the
(small) se
New.M., you've expressed my thoughts far better that I could, thanks.
Just some random thoughts generated by your comments: It seems like non-
ownership, being a pure realization of what's already the truth, would change
nothing
at all in the expression of mind, body and behavior. There is no
Marek,
Good points.
The freedom from ownership (of thoughts, actions, attainments,
achievements, talents, (gf attainemnts?) ), seems to be a natural
lubricant for the smooth(er) functioning and transition to fuller
actualization. I am not sure the reverse is true.
While I can hear some cacklin
New.Morning, great topic.
If realization of self is independent of any necessary and sufficient status of
the body
or mind then actualization would not necessarily reference anything of
realization.
However, it seems highly unlikely (at least to me) that a truly actualized
individual
wouldn