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That has been my point, all along.. the symbol reveals itself as "useful and true" to the observer.. not at the direction of remote authority, or of intellectually contrived...
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That has been my point, all along.. the symbol reveals itself as "useful and true" to the observer.. not at the direction of remote authority, or of intellectually contrived...
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To illustrate the point i have been trying to make:
The originators of the various symbols associated with Taiji had no concept of the "Big Bang" or the "centripetal and centrifugal...
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It is interesting how we project our interpretations on the Taiji Symbol.. as i just did, by calling it the Taiji Symbol.. i projected my values and standards and experiences onto a...
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RAF: I think you may have made my point.. the symbol "inspires" the processes that conceive the myriad of meanings.. the symbol is simple in its ability to inspire.. it is when we...
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As this thread illustrates, the symbol is simple.. proportional relationships of contrasting colors, intended to inspire introspection of similar relationships within the observer.. ...
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Hi Gene: or Hygiene, whatever.. anyway, i can't say it wasn't deserved, but.. i was interested to see if Johnny could produce at least One relevant comment, just One.. but, seeing...
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Okay, Johnny.. give a penny's worth of knowledge.. enlighten us with "the answer".. you can't! you have made at least 4 attempts to get people to interpret pointless photos, so.. if...
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Johnny: First, do not attempt to speak on my behalf..
What i say is that everything is represented by "applying" the symbol..
But you, Johnny, will fall into the category of...
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Do you suppose that the creator(s) relied on their observation of two fish when they created the diagram? or, do you suppose that subsequent observers projected their impressions of...
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The general problem is that people project meanings onto the symbol.. rather than let the symbol project the principles outward.. Rather than look for meanings in the symbol, i try to...
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One of my personal criteria for evaluation of matters such as the Yin/Yang symbol is longevity and timeless application.. The symbol seems to maintain its simplicity while being...
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The Taiji Symbol is the "finger pointing at the moon".. no doubt, we can derive endless meanings from its graphics.. but, i think it's telling us to "seek the balance".. notice its...
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Most Orientals i ask reply something like: "Well, aside from the overanalysis of westerners, it is just a representation of change".. sure, there are volumes of words that assign so...
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Taiji symbol... most people overlook its unity, the representation of change within a unified symbol.. contained within a circle.. implying two sides of the same coin.. i speak only...