Kurt Vonnegut

One thing which my Uncle Alex found objectionable about human beings was that they seldom took time out to notice when they were happy.
He himself did his best to acknowledge it when times were sweet. We could be drinking lemonade in the shade of an apple tree in the summertime, and he would interrupt the conversation to say, "If this isn't nice, what is?"
So, I hope that you Adams and Eves in front of me will do the same for the rest of your lives. When things are going sweetly and peacefully, please pause a moment, and then say out loud:
"If this isn't nice, what is?"

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When true sages refer to spirit, they are speaking not only of our temporal consciousness but of all of nature itself. Everything is spirit—electricity is spirit, the ocean is spirit. In nature, there are always two aspects: a positive force, often called angels, and a negative force, sometimes referred to as demons. For instance, the ocean can sustain life, yet it can also unleash destruction in the form of a tsunami. Human beings have the ability to embody these forces of nature, and it is through this connection that miraculous abilities are manifested.

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Heidegger’s Concept of “World”

In Heidegger’s existential framework, the world is not just a physical space but a meaningful, structured field in which human existence (Dasein) unfolds.

1. The “Worldhood” of the World (Weltlichkeit der Welt)

• The world is not an object separate from us but is always already involved in our being.
• We don’t just exist in the world (like objects in space); we exist through the world by engaging with it.
• The world is defined by meaning, relations, and practices rather than just physical things.

2. “Being-in-the-World” (In-der-Welt-sein)

• Human beings (Dasein) are fundamentally embedded in the world.
• We are not detached observers but active participants who experience the world through interactions (e.g., using tools, social relationships).
• Unlike Cartesian dualism (mind vs. body), Heidegger sees humans as inseparable from their world.

3. “World” as a Network of Significance

• The world is not just things (entities), but a network of meanings.
• Example: A hammer is not just an object; its meaning is derived from how we use it in a workshop, in relation to nails, wood, and construction.
• Our world is shaped by culture, history, and social structures, not just material reality.

4. The “Fourfold” (Das Geviert) – Later Heidegger

In his later works, Heidegger expands the idea of the world through the Fourfold (Earth, Sky, Mortals, Divinities):

• Earth (material, natural world)
• Sky (cosmic, seasonal cycles, heavens)
• Mortals (human beings, finite existence)
• Divinities (myth, meaning, transcendence)
  This concept emphasizes that the world is a poetic and interconnected structure, not just a collection of objects.

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The self is neither an illusion nor merely a construct of the brain. For instance, when Zangbeto teleports a bird or animal, the brain and physical body dematerialize in one location and rematerialize in another, revealing that consciousness, or the self, is more real than the physical body. To truly grasp the nature of reality, one must study and practice supernatural abilities, as they offer deeper insights than any other field. Another clear demonstration of free will is telekinesis, which proves this principle without requiring further explanation. Another example is how a simple demonstration of supernatural abilities, such as telekinesis, can prove the concept of free will without requiring much further explanation. Focus on the nature of supernatural abilities.

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