HI Bo and all (all 2 of us regulars!!??? say
something, anything , someone else, PLEASE!!!)<br><br>Im
back from a sailing week (as mate, and singing
entertainer on a charter ship on the Waddenzee for the
Hemelvaart holidays)... and ready to do a bit of thinking
again - action is necessary for the body, but thought
seems required to stop killing myself with exestential
angst or boredom at the seeming meaninglessness of it
all. <br>Hence my Pirsig interest.<br>About occultism.
I think we all have to keep as open minds as
possible. As Metaphysics is supposed to be where we expand
our human understanding of the universe around us and
within us... so UFOs and other strange reports should be
looked at. <br>My own other focus at the moment is to
look to the very strange world of my own psyche. My
own 'inner space' via dreams and learning Jungian
'active imagination' to try and access more of my human
potential*** through working out our neuroses and unhealthy
thinking and behaviour patterns learned in childhood and
through overcoming our (modern) culture which "recognises
creativity only conditionally" (Dr C.P Estes, author
+jungian analyst and storyteller).<br>*** I mention this
as I think in order to move on as humans, and
achieve a higher state of being, authors such as Pirsig
and Wilson are key, but it's by each individual
striving and contuinually living a creative lif, true to
one's inner direction that fuels this process. Being
true to ones inner directions and strengths on a daily
basis, and, when necessary, bravely facing ridicule,
misunderstanding or opposition of one's own upbringing, society or
tradition is key.<br>This may sound rather flimsey, but i
think I'm on to something!.<br>SO I'd say it's not so
much a case of finding a way to popularise Pirsig
DIRECTLY that is needed, but giving the message that what
inspires you is worth while, whatever it is. If you follow
those sparks of inpiration, with hard work and daily,
plodding meticulous grind to keep the bring something
(anything)into the world you will bring the world further. - so
long as you remain critical and true to the difficult
process of keeping the creative process clear.<br>This
can be realised in the simplest or most complicated
ways. Living your life as mother or hairdresser
'truthfully' is going to have its effect on the world. Not so
much as a great scientist or writer perhaps, but still
its important to sanction peoples individual
creativity.<br>OK Im rambling here - time to go and sand a schooner
some more... but I hope I communicate some of my
optimism about positive change through person action -
however small and seeminlgy insignificant our works may
seem in the big universe!<br><br>My message: Pirsig is
one of many voices of truth and beauty. We should all
try to listen to those wierd rumbings inside and
outside, and make something heard, according to your
special voice.<br>Sara