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Truth Like Fire
The purpose of this writing is to do two things. First, and most importantly, to indicate ones ever present nature and provoke inquiry into this nature, this in not inquiry into mind it is inquiry into Being. Second, to expose the limitations and mechanisms of mind that obscures the obviousness of the Truth of Being. If one is capable of seeing these self-evident limitations, this seeing becomes fuel for the fire of Self inquiry or inquiry into Truth beyond all experience including spiritual experience, this is No-Mind.
244 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2000
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About the author
Todd Vickers
4 books1 followerAs a writer, my interest in philosophy was piqued during my teenage years following a series of personal tragedies, including the death of my nineteen-year-old sister before I reached the age of ten. These experiences left me with a desire to explore the deeper meaning of existence and our place in the world. Altered states of consciousness, induced through meditation and sexuality, opened up a whole new dimension of awareness beyond the routine of our everyday experiences. Through these states, I discovered that there is more to our capacity than what our habits and traditions suggest or allow.
Throughout my writing, I draw from a wealth of personal stories and examples to shed light on the ways in which our beliefs shape our lives. I use these experiences to encourage readers to approach their own beliefs with an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. Performing a rain dance might precede a rain, it doesn't credit the belief that the dance was the cause. In much the same way, abundance mythology can seduce us with the promise of prosperity, but all too often leads to disappointment and even financial ruin. Despite this, many people continue to cling to these and other beliefs, leading to suffering and even tragedy.
Credulity can have dire consequences, as evidenced by historical events such as witch burning, the Inquisition, and the Holocaust. Even today, despite advances in science and reason, there is still a great deal of magical thinking and superstition that persists in spiritual practices. While some of these practices do have real value, their benefits are often undermined by magical thinking, half-truths, and marketing.
In my writing, I emphasize the importance of being honest about what we know and what we don't know. We must remain open to new experiences that challenge our biases and expand our understanding of the world. When we venture into altered states, we have the opportunity to experience ourselves and the world in new ways. However, it's important to remember that the interpretation of those experiences is just as important as the experiences themselves. Like the cook, the cooking, and the soup; the facts of our experiences, their interpretation, and the conclusion are all different things. Just as we can spoil vegetables by the way we cook them, we can alter or destroy facts by the way we interpret them.
Ultimately, the world is far greater than our limited perception of it, and often far stranger than we can imagine. My hope is to encourage readers to approach their own discovery, beliefs, and experiences with curiosity and to venture forth with me on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
Throughout my writing, I draw from a wealth of personal stories and examples to shed light on the ways in which our beliefs shape our lives. I use these experiences to encourage readers to approach their own beliefs with an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. Performing a rain dance might precede a rain, it doesn't credit the belief that the dance was the cause. In much the same way, abundance mythology can seduce us with the promise of prosperity, but all too often leads to disappointment and even financial ruin. Despite this, many people continue to cling to these and other beliefs, leading to suffering and even tragedy.
Credulity can have dire consequences, as evidenced by historical events such as witch burning, the Inquisition, and the Holocaust. Even today, despite advances in science and reason, there is still a great deal of magical thinking and superstition that persists in spiritual practices. While some of these practices do have real value, their benefits are often undermined by magical thinking, half-truths, and marketing.
In my writing, I emphasize the importance of being honest about what we know and what we don't know. We must remain open to new experiences that challenge our biases and expand our understanding of the world. When we venture into altered states, we have the opportunity to experience ourselves and the world in new ways. However, it's important to remember that the interpretation of those experiences is just as important as the experiences themselves. Like the cook, the cooking, and the soup; the facts of our experiences, their interpretation, and the conclusion are all different things. Just as we can spoil vegetables by the way we cook them, we can alter or destroy facts by the way we interpret them.
Ultimately, the world is far greater than our limited perception of it, and often far stranger than we can imagine. My hope is to encourage readers to approach their own discovery, beliefs, and experiences with curiosity and to venture forth with me on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
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