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The web content discusses the nature of thoughts and the experience of exploring the inner space of the mind, leading to a state of silent spaciousness where all thoughts are possible but none are necessary.

Abstract

The article "Inner Space" delves into the introspective journey of navigating through one's thoughts, likening them to a chain that can entangle or a series of bubbles that pop in and out of existence. It suggests that by observing the transient nature of thoughts, one can transcend the role of a passive receiver and instead recognize the silent ether from which thoughts emerge. The text emphasizes the importance of mindful presence in dissolving the boundaries between observer and observed, leading to an expansive state of being where the potential for all thoughts exists without the need for any specific thought to be present. This exploration of inner space is inspired by the prose of Hayden Moore and is further enriched by other works such as "Wildly into Forgetfulness: The Magnetism of Thoughts and Things," "Dreaming of Flight," and "Embodied Spirit."

Opinions

  • The author views thoughts as fleeting and self-replacing, each one dissolving into the next.
  • There is a belief that by actively observing the arising of thoughts, one can achieve a state of silence and mindful presence.
  • The article posits that the true nature of inner space is one of boundless potential, where the necessity for any particular thought is absent.
  • The piece draws inspiration from Hayden Moore's prose, suggesting it has significantly influenced the author's perspective on the subject.
  • The inclusion of other works by Harry Stefanakis indicates a shared thematic exploration of consciousness and the human experience.

Inner Space

“Adventures Through Inner Space concept art, 1966” by gameraboy is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

past comprehension into deep knowing within silent spaciousness

When we traverse the inner landscape we are inundated by streams of thoughts. One follows the other as if a chain is formed that can tie us into knots. But if we observe, we may notice that each thought obliviates the other as if each is merely a bubble that floats for a while and then pops out of being when the next arrives… or perhaps, more accurately, each is dissolved back into its constituent elements. The stuff that dreams (and nightmares) are made of…

Each thought tends to feel like it arises out of the ether as if we are the mere recipients, antenna if you will, who have no choice but to receive the signal. Interestingly, when we look to find the next thought arising before it rises we fall into silence. Our mindful presence transcends (descends from?) the outer space of the “antenna dimension” and then truly into the inner space we enter — not as observers but as the ether itself, all distinctions evaporating. In this inner space, we find a spaciousness of being. Here all thoughts are possible and no thought is necessary.

Thanks to Hayden Moore for inspiring with his outstanding prose across many of his articles and most recently this reading:

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