Welcome to The Pub At the End of the Universe.

[Calz]

Hmmmmm.

Looks like a captive audience ... good.




Let us take a deep breath ... close our eyes ... and remember exactly where we are at.

[Calz]

Alien Brain Hemorrhage: Drink at Your Own Risk

[songsfortheotherkind]

Posted by Zebra (here)
I have lots to say, but nothing of great importance, it has been so vastly covered here the past few pages. If I was to say anything, it would become my process of engaging with every thing that has been said.

OMFG Calz, Borden, Chinaski, Curtis, Purple Lama.. I am just *words fail me* Together, this commitment to dialogue deeply (although it has reached a surprising outcome) is still, in my estimation one of the most worthwhile reads here on Avalon - it is a brilliant education, in content and what I consider highly functional relationship conduct. From Cerridwen welcoming newcomers to the bar to roaming members adding to the menu - there is a presence building here. Co-presencing is where I expect this to flower into.

I love this post so much, as well as the perspective on what is happening here. I fully resonate with this. It's what I love.

Thank you so much for writing. Your voice here is such a beautiful frequency of the Song.

[songsfortheotherkind]

Posted by WhiteCrowBlackDeer (here)

I send peace and blessings to All at the Pub. And a round of root beer in frosty mugs!

UPDATE: Root beer cuz there's a lotta cutie pie kid avatar pics @ this fine establishment.

I will have a Pan Galactic, because I am not a cutie pie at all. :D

Actually, I'll have the Alien Brain haemorrhage that Calz was introducing, because that's the kind of gal I is!

*distant sounds of OMFG! and my head exploding*

[Cerridwen]

Wow. Thank you Onawah. I had never heard of an INFP, but that is the exact definition of me and how I deal with life.

Well, except for the talented writing part. That makes me feel self conscious as well. I know I’m a horrific speller and I worry about grammar and punctuation all of the time. (Just right now I misspelled both conscious and grammar!) With all of these wonderful writers in the pub, I often feel stupid, so I don't write as much. Yeah, I know, stupid virus, get over it.

I also feel more at home with other women who focus on the Goddess and celebrate the Divine Feminine. I don’t actually consider myself Wiccan, but take bits and pieces from every religion. If it truly feels right, I’ll nod my head, say Yes, and adopt it. If not, I’ll simply shrug my shoulders, say ok, and move on. * Giggles cause that’s such an INFP thing to do*

Zebra, I love the way you write. So often, you put into words exactly what I’m feeling too.

[Katyani]

Borden, your recent 'monster' post is excellent. It's complete and I think the tone is fine, too.
The recent discussion regarding no-mind / yes-mind (for lack of a better term) reminds me of the two age-old schools of thought (philosophies/religions) in India.
They have lived side by side for thousands of years, so they have become quite good at it. There is cordiality, absolutely. Co-existence, naturally. Co-habitation, not so much. Co-creation, of course not.
In short, except for some rare, theoretical debates, they mostly keep a respectful distance. Both 'sides' realize that they are engaging reality/Reality from vastly different perspectives.

Personally, I am a full on, dedicated yes-minder. I was going to say 'always have been, always will be', but I don't think that's wholly accurate. In the distant past I think I've been in no-mind land (perhaps most of us have) and I've found it not a place/state I wish to remain in, or return to. Yes-mind is not anything I need saving from. It's who I am at the core, close to the source.
I have struggled through various underground places and strongholds of Hades. It's been very difficult. I think I know a little of what you are alluding to in your post, Borden. There is something much more terrifying than 'passing away'. These days, though, I'm having so much fun, it's a good thing it's not illegal. It's a deep, dark, sweet, light co-creation.

[RunningDeer]

Young dimensional Paula is here to join in another round of root beer. She's whiny and cranky because she missed the first round. Cheers! to the Pubbers, Pubettes, Pubalonians, Pubsters...

Posted by songsfortheotherkind (here)
I send peace and blessings to All at the Pub. And a round of root beer in frosty mugs!

UPDATE: Root beer cuz there's a lotta cutie pie kid avatar pics @ this fine establishment.

[Calz]

Posted by WhiteCrowBlackDeer (here)
Young dimensional Paula is here to join in another round of root beer. She's whiny and cranky because she missed the first round. Cheers! to the Pubbers, Pubettes, Pubalonians, Pubsters...

Posted by songsfortheotherkind (here)
I send peace and blessings to All at the Pub. And a round of root beer in frosty mugs!

UPDATE: Root beer cuz there's a lotta cutie pie kid avatar pics @ this fine establishment.

Never forget that "time" is only for those silly humans on Gaia ... doesn't exist here at the End of the Universe ...

[another bob]

Posted by Zebra (here)
We are in service to each other - even when it is not *so comfortable* - And so it is here at the Pub too. Bob wrote somewhere in this conversation in the early stages, words to the effect that went, no problem, let´s talk about that, that´s why I am here, and why we are here, together.

Well, it's a new day, and being a Gemini, I have special dispensation to change my mind. Zebra Darlin', you said it right! Nevertheless, this time, I'm coming with a Sage smudge stick, and intend to employ it as the case requires! Stinky posters, beware!

[another bob]

Posted by Katyani (here)
In the distant past I think I've been in no-mind land (perhaps most of us have) and I've found it not a place/state I wish to remain in, or return to.

Wherever you were, Sister, it wasn't "no-mind". No-mind is non-dwelling mind, which means it transcends yes/no, good/bad, light/dark. Apparently, a lot of folks are still confused about the subject, so I'll continue attempting to clarify.

[Calz]

Posted by another bob (here)

Posted by Zebra (here)
We are in service to each other - even when it is not *so comfortable* - And so it is here at the Pub too. Bob wrote somewhere in this conversation in the early stages, words to the effect that went, no problem, let´s talk about that, that´s why I am here, and why we are here, together.

Well, it's a new day, and being a Gemini, I have special dispensation to change my mind. Zebra Darlin', you said it right! Nevertheless, this time, I'm coming with a Sage smudge stick, and intend to employ it as the case requires! Stinky posters, beware!

With the sunrise comes a breath of fresh air.

Salute to you Sir.







Gemini eh???

Well ... that should certainly add a bit of insight into any duality discussions in the Pub





PS - btw ... with 5 planets in Libra I seldom have the luxury of *making up my mind* to begin with!!!

[modwiz]

Root beer is very tasty and my usual quaff. While in magic land there is only one beverage, (beside the blessed untreated well water here) and that is Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer.

[another bob]

Posted by Calz_Avaretard (here)
Gemini eh???

Well ... that should certainly add a bit of insight into any duality discussions in the Pub

Yes, I've got two Guardians, one on each side, slightly above my head, facing each other. Their voices are synchronized in a perpetual hum, as in "Huuuuuu". It's really quite lovely, and when I tune in, we all get very happy and are swept away. Whether I'm foolish or not, they just keep pace with the mantra, reminding me of the deeper reality, prior to the dream. When I let it permeate the physical, everything sings in joy! I should do that more often, they whisper.

[songsfortheotherkind]

Posted by Katyani (here)
There is cordiality, absolutely. Co-existence, naturally. Co-habitation, not so much. Co-creation, of course not. In short, except for some rare, theoretical debates, they mostly keep a respectful distance. Both 'sides' realize that they are engaging reality/Reality from vastly different perspectives.

Yup. That's it. The respectful distance would be fantastic and great; it will be interesting to see if that sort of keeping the respectful distance is possible.

Personally, I am a full on, dedicated yes-minder. I was going to say 'always have been, always will be', but I don't think that's wholly accurate. In the distant past I think I've been in no-mind land (perhaps most of us have) and I've found it not a place/state I wish to remain in, or return to. Yes-mind is not anything I need saving from. It's who I am at the core, close to the source.

This is how I feel also, with the physical and with the yes-mind. I rejoice at this space.

I have struggled through various underground places and strongholds of Hades. It's been very difficult. I think I know a little of what you are alluding to in your post, Borden. There is something much more terrifying than 'passing away'. These days, though, I'm having so much fun, it's a good thing it's not illegal. It's a deep, dark, sweet, light co-creation.

Yes! The lessons of the darkness are ones that make the lightness even more beautiful. I long wrestled my own balrog and am happy with what I came out of it with. It's a different kind of light.

[Curt]

Posted by modwiz (here)
Root beer is very tasty and my usual quaff. While in magic land there is only one beverage, (beside the blessed untreated well water here) and that is Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer.
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Butterscotch beer sounds pretty damn good, Modwiz, I have to say. I've never had it.

I've always been a fan of butterscotch sauce, but have never seen it as a beverage.

In fact, not to get too far afield here, but back when I lived in Massachusetts I couldn't seem to get butterscotch even at ice cream places. It was becoming somewhat of an endangered species in the sauce-world, which I noticed since it's a flavor I like.

People would often suggest caramel instead. As though that's some kind of substitute. Nope.

Don't get me wrong caramel is great in its own right, but it's hardly a stand-in for butterscotch.

[Done in the style of Lou Gerhig's Farewell speech] ....And that is why... Ladies and gentlemen...I would like to announce my candidacy.... for President... of the Butterscotch Preservation Society of America...

[songsfortheotherkind]

Posted by CurtisW (here)
Butterscotch beer sounds pretty damn good, Modwiz, I have to say. I've never had it.

I love that new pic. Jack is the master of The Look, of that there is no doubt. :D

[Fred Steeves]

Posted by another bob (here)
Well, it's a new day, and being a Gemini, I have special dispensation to change my mind.

Ah, another Gemini!!! So that's how I knew you'd be back. I am however of no mind to jump into the middle of the great no mind debate.

[Curt]

Posted by songsfortheotherkind (here)

Posted by CurtisW (here)
Butterscotch beer sounds pretty damn good, Modwiz, I have to say. I've never had it.

I love that new pic. Jack is the master of The Look, of that there is no doubt. :D

Glad you like it, Songsy.

[Calz]

Posted by Fred Steeves (here)

Posted by another bob (here)
Well, it's a new day, and being a Gemini, I have special dispensation to change my mind.

Ah, another Gemini!!! So that's how I knew you'd be back. I am however of no mind to jump into the middle of the great no mind debate.

For the benefit of non-astro versed Pub Patrons ... Gemini is a "mutable" sign ...

Mutable sign: A sign that can be adjustable, understanding, analyser, extrovert. The sign that comes under the mutable section can be associated with the positive qualities as it can act on any sides of Cardinal as well as the Fixed signs. The mutable signs are:

Gemini (II) : - between the spring and summer seasons.

Virgo
Sagittarius
Pisces

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutable_sign

[another bob]

Posted by Fred Steeves (here)
I am however of no mind to jump into the middle of the great no mind debate.[/SIZE]

Nondwelling (no-mind)

Q: Whereon should the mind settle and dwell?

A: It should settle upon nondwelling and there dwell.

Q: What is this nondwelling?

A: It means not allowing the mind to dwell upon anything whatsoever.

Q: And what is the meaning of that?

A: Dwelling upon nothing means that the mind is not fixed upon good or evil,
being or nonbeing, inside or outside, or somewhere between the two,
void or nonvoid, concentration or distraction.

This dwelling upon nothing is the state in which it should dwell;
those who attain to it are said to have nondwelling minds -
in other words, they have Buddha-minds!


~Hui Hai,
THE ESSENTIAL GATEWAY TO TRUTH
BY MEANS OF INSTANTANEOUS AWAKENING

So, what does this mean? Simply that no-mind is mind that is free of fixation. It is free and so it flows. It does get stuck attaching to any transient identity, but can dance through all states, recognizing all as its own play. It's the innocence of the child mind, that does not cling or avoid, but just experiences all and responds to all in the moment, freely and unbiased by concepts and borrowed notions.