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--- In [email protected], Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote:
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> >Image by Jason Lincoln Jeffe
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> >Don't be trapped by dogma â" which is living with the results of other
> >people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your
> >own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart
> >and intuition.
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> >Â Â Â ~Â Â Â Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, in 2005 commencement address at Stanford
> >University
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> >Fluid Intelligence
> >In exploring personal and global transformation,
> it is important to talk about the concept of fluid intelligence in relation
> to the ability to grow and expand our awareness. Fluid intelligence has
> little to do with IQ or "book" intelligence. It is rather the ability to step
> outside of our beliefs and
> consider information which does not fit into our previously accepted view of
> reality.
> >Our deepest beliefs and conceptions about life and the world are to some
> >degree conditioned by our childhood experiences, our education, the mass
> >media, and
> various other external influences. An individual's level of fluid
> intelligence can be determined based on the degree to which he or she is able
> to let go of
> previously held
> conceptions on encountering reliable information or experiences which show
> these conceptions to be mistaken or overly simplistic.
> >At the other end of the spectrum from fluid intelligence is static
> >intelligence. If an individual is rarely willing to reconsider or challenge
> >their established beliefs, they are said to have a high degree of static
> >intelligence. They aren't much interested in thinking outside of the box.
> >
> >Science and Fluid Intelligence
> >When scientists on the static intelligence end of the spectrum encounter
> >evidence which seriously questions the established
> paradigm, they attempt to discredit
> the new information
> using
> laws and principles previously agreed upon
> under the old paradigm. If they fail at this, the new evidence is then deemed
> not worthy of study and discarded. At worst, the
> evidence is actively attacked as being irrational or unscientific, even
> though it may be easily tested and verified.
> >Scientists with a high degree of fluid intelligence who are attracted to
> >study matters outside
> the current paradigm are often labeled kooks or wacky by those operating with
> static intelligence.
> >Yet history shows
> that it is often these "kooky" scientists who go on to make the most
> astonishing discoveries which pave the way for entire new areas of study
> which were once considered nonsense. Einstein, Galileo, and Pasteur were all
> ridiculed by many respected scientists of their day for their amazing
> discoveries which ushered in entire new branches of knowledge.
> >All of us are sometimes resistant to letting go of old beliefs, while
> at other times we are
> excited to explore new ways of thinking and being. Static intelligence and
> fluid intelligence are but two ends of a continuum, and each of us shifts to
> varying points on that continuum over time. To demonstrate this,
> visit the link below to take a short test on the sharpness of your perceptual
> abilities:
> >www.personalgrowthcourses.net/video/perceptual_experiment
> >Things are not always as they appear. Now watch this impressive eight-minute
> >clip which may expand your beliefs about animal intelligence:
> >www.personalgrowthcourses.net/video/elephant_artist
> >In recent years, many key pioneers have been successful in operating within
> >the modern scientific paradigm with a very high degree of fluid
> >intelligence. These courageous individuals have used accepted scientific
> >principles and careful research to challenge old paradigm beliefs. Below are
> >a few shining examples of this pioneering group:
> > * Stanford University's neuropsychologist Karl Pribram and his in-depth
> > studies of the holographic qualities of consciousness.
> > * University of Connecticut Psychologist Kenneth Ring who completed
> > breakthrough studies of near-death experiences.
> > * Dr. Hal Puthoff and Russell Targ (see his excellent paper) of
> > Stanford Research Institute in their copious studies of remote viewing and
> > nonlocality.
> > * UCLA's Valerie Hunt in her systematic studies of human energy fields
> > and measurable psychic phenomena.
> > * Dr. Bruce Lipton's pioneering cell biology research suggesting that
> > contrary to popular belief, genes are not the primary regulators of life.
> > Rather the way we perceive
> our life and world
> may be a key factor in determining gene activity.
> > * Princeton University's PEAR Laboratory (now closed) which established
> > the ability of consciousness to interact with physical matter.
> > * Robert Monroe, founder of the Monroe Institute which teaches methods
> > to achieve out of body experiences and remote viewing (see his landmark
> > book Far Journeys).
> > * The many pioneers of quantum physics who are finding that for deeper
> > understanding of our world, it may be impossible to separate the physical
> > world from consciousness.
> >Two classics which challenge static scientific paradigms using reliable,
> >verifiable research from hundreds of scientific studies are the books The
> >Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot and The Field by Lynne McTaggart. The
> >paradigm-busting film What the Bleep!? covers similar territory in a less
> >scientific, yet very fun way, as does the inspiring movie I Am.
> >These engaging books and films are highly recommended for those
> interested in exploring the work of scientists who are promoting greater
> awareness of ourselves and our universe, and helping people to develop more
> fluidity in
> consciousness.
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> > Sacred Cows
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> >Sacred Cows
> © Spyder Webb of sacredcowsonline.com
> >
> >Consciousness, the Brain, and Reality Formation
> >In the old paradigm, static intelligence generally does not acknowledge the
> >existence of consciousness apart from a brain. In the new paradigm, quantum
> >physics is increasingly recognizing that consciousness may be a critical
> >factor in what determines reality. Static intelligence places high priority
> >on stability
> and security. Fluid intelligence welcomes change and even occasional chaos as
> potential vehicles for personal and global spiritual growth.
> >The materials presented on WantToKnow.info and in the free Insight Course
> >are designed both to inspire fluidity and to challenge rigid beliefs of the
> >old paradigm. In exploring these rich resources, you may find some of your
> >beliefs about the world challenged. This can be a valuable opportunity for
> >you to examine your viewpoint and
> use fluid intelligence to revise and expand your beliefs.
> >Please understand that those involved with presenting this material have no
> >desire to make you believe anything. Yet we are interested in challenging
> >all of us to open to more expanded levels of belief and experience in all
> >aspects of our lives.
> >The entire WantToKnow.info website and Insight Course provide an abundance
> >of rich material which challenges us to explore more expansive and
> >integrated ways of living
> together through stretching beyond our old beliefs and conceptions. They
> invite us to explore reliable, verifiable information which suggests that the
> commonly held view of the way things work in the world may be overly
> simplistic and distorted. We are also encouraged to move toward less secrecy
> and greater transparency as we work together to support what's best for all
> who share our world.
> >
> >Transparency and Levels of Consciousness
> >There are many levels of
> consciousness within each
> one of us. It is not uncommon for us to have beliefs or knowledge at one
> level of consciousness which are in direct opposition to that of another
> level.
> >On one level we may know, as Galileo once contended, that the Earth is the
> >third planet from the sun. We also know that our solar system is located in
> >one arm of a spiral galaxy far from its center, which is far from the
> location of the
> Big Bang which allegedly formed the universe. Yet on another level, the Earth
> is for us in our daily lives
> the very center of our universe, as the church once argued against Galileo.
> >On an
> expanded
> level of consciousness, we may believe that
> humanity is meant to find ways to let go of anger and to live in peace and
> harmony with each other. Yet on a more contracted level,
> we may individually feel fully justified in being quite angry and upset
> at someone in our family or at some politician or powerful group.
> >Something that
> very much makes sense on one level may appear quite "illogical" on another.
> Though our minds might like to convince us otherwise, most of us walk through
> life with
> many contradictions within our consciousness.
> >By choosing to be transparent,
> the inconsistencies within us and in the world become increasingly apparent,
> thus allowing us greater choice in
> how we deal with them. We naturally become more open
> and better
> able to understand and integrate conflicting beliefs on various levels.
> Through choosing to
> identify, understand, and transform the inconsistencies within ourselves,
> they can actually become potent teachers inviting us to expand our awareness,
> if we allow them to.
> >
> >Beliefs and Reality
> >The more coherently we believe something on all
> levels of consciousness, the more the universe tends to shape itself around
> those
> beliefs. The more deeply we know something to be true, the more likely we
> will see and experience the world in terms of that truth.
> >Yet this does not necessarily mean that what is true for one person, no
> >matter how deeply it is experienced, will be true for others.
> Each person â" through their interpretation of what happens to them
> throughout life â" develops their own
> version of reality,
> which has varying amounts of overlap with what others believe to be reality.
> We may live in the same physical world, yet our beliefs about what is true
> and real, and our emotional experience of this world can be quite different.
> >Some individuals have a greater ability to influence the
> beliefs of those around them than others. Those who have a very
> strong, coherent energy field that is directed outwards
> generally appear dynamic and charismatic to others. They are thus more
> easily
> able to convince those around them of what they believe or know to be
> true. They are often considered to be great communicators and influential
> people. This does not necessarily mean, however, that they know "The Truth."
> >On
> the other hand, a more "shy" person or one who keeps their energy more
> contained
> or directed inward may have a level of knowingness
> just as strong as an
> outgoing charismatic person, but because of their shyness or inwardness, they
> are much less likely (or may not even want) to persuade others to believe as
> they do.
> >There is no ultimate right or wrong here. Whether we choose to direct our
> >energy more outward or inward, each of us is doing what we believe to be
> >right in each moment.
> >The more transparent we are to ourselves and to the world around us, the
> >more consciously we can make choices. And the more fluid we are in
> expanding our intelligence and beliefs, the more powerfully we can adapt to
> and make good use of the changes that occur in our lives and world. This is
> particularly useful in these wild and unpredictable times.
> >As we choose both fluidity of intelligence and transparency,
> we increasingly invite learning, growth, and expansion on many levels in our
> lives. This further enables us to
> better make choices which serve the greater good for ourselves and for all
> humanity.
> >Let us then choose to be open,
> transparent, and fluid both with ourselves and with each other, and to offer
> support for the limitless possibilities of growth and expansion which lie
> within each one of us. The WantToKnow.info website and Insight Course are
> designed to assist us in this worthy purpose.
> >
> >It is our emotional attachment to certain beliefs
> >that
> limits us and keeps us from seeing greater realities.
> >
> >Special Note: This essay is taken from the highly engaging Insight Course.
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> guaranteed to expand your horizons and inspire your greatness, consider
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