This is on 4/20/2024 when I got to ask Scott a question:
βWhatβs this life for?β His answer will blow you away, enjoy!
#JTFJ#FestivalJunkie#Unfiltered#ConcertAddict π€πΌπ§π»ββοΈ
thankful for everything. turned in the chip on π¨ today.
"California clean" for 54 days. gonna catch a confession in the am to the bishop at the cathedral in nyc.
So the woman that I dated this summer wrote this about me. She says she loves me.. but doesn't want to be my girlfriend or date. Toxic? (this is in MY journal, not hers- fwiw)
Spoon Boy's message in "The Matrix" is a profound allegory for self-realization and understanding the nature of reality.
Perception vs. Reality:
Spoon Boy tells Neo that bending the spoon is impossible because the spoon is not real; it's just a projection of the Matrix. This metaphor extends to suggest that what we perceive as reality is a construct, not absolute.
Non-Duality and Oneness:
The core message is about realizing that there is no separation between oneself and the environment or other entities. Neo, and by extension each individual, is not just the body or identity (like Mr. Anderson), but part of the entire system, or the 'Matrix'. This aligns with philosophical concepts of non-duality where distinctions between subject and object are ultimately illusory.
Self-Realization:
The message implies that true power or 'change' comes from recognizing one's own nature as interconnected with everything, rather than trying to manipulate external objects or events.
Neo as the Matrix:
Neo's journey is about him realizing he is not just a participant in the Matrix but is the Matrix itself, capable of altering its code or reality through his newfound understanding.
The Concept of 'The Chosen One':
This isn't about being selected by external forces but about one's self-realization of their integral connection to all existence. Any character could become "Neo" upon realizing this universal truth, suggesting that this potential for enlightenment or awakening is within everyone.
Identity and Form:
The narrative challenges the viewer to see beyond physical identity or form. Neo's transformation from Mr. Anderson to 'The One' symbolizes moving past limited self-concepts to a broader, all-encompassing self-awareness.
Liberation from Illusion:
Morpheus's advice to "know you are" rather than "think you are" points to the necessity of experiential knowledge over intellectual understanding. This knowledge liberates one from being trapped by the Matrix's illusions.
The Matrix as a Metaphor:
The entire narrative uses the Matrix as a metaphor for life or the universe where individuals are caught in a cycle of ignorance until they achieve a state of consciousness akin to what's referred to as "Christ Consciousness" in spiritual terms, where one recognizes their true, expansive nature.
This message encourages a shift from an ego-centric view of life to a holistic, interconnected understanding where one sees themselves as the creator and part of the creation itself, echoing spiritual teachings that suggest everything is a manifestation of the same consciousness or essence.
.@codyquistad i love circle the drain. just noticed that you're the only writer attributed to the song. much love. i'm an aspiring songwriter & author myself.
*cough* finally got my macbook pro back.
good to be back on π
and uhhh.. glad that @realDonaldTrump is President-Elect!
whole buncha FAFO.
We gonna go Nuclear and eliminate the filibuster and get some shit done or were we all just talking?