KFA - Krishnamurti Foundation of America

Not me, but you: who am I, with you asking that question. You are not many things, but who are you? Who am I?

bruce sean wrote:

In the latest 'Spiderman', at the end of the movie, a drama teacher (I suppose) says that some famous writer said there are really only 10 plots in history, but-according to her-there is really only one: who am I?

  So who am I? It's my favorite question to ask around people. How would you answer this question?

Here's a start: if you're celebrating today, you know who you are: an idiot, right?!

  I haven't gone yet, but here, in the South Bay, there are parties in the street all day long, anyone invited, girls in bikinis galore, every other house on the Strand or close by, and later there will be fireworks in several cities along the coast, the best of which are usually held in Manhattan Beach.

  Confusion rules today and it's in plain view!

bruce sean wrote:

Here's a start: if you're celebrating today, you know who you are: an idiot, right?!

  I haven't gone yet, but here, in the South Bay, there are parties in the street all day long, anyone invited, girls in bikinis galore, every other house on the Strand or close by, and later there will be fireworks in several cities along the coast, the best of which are usually held in Manhattan Beach.

  Confusion rules today and it's in plain view!

Hhhmmm.. so you say that to have fun is to be an idiot. Yes, yes, I see it now... those ratbast****, something must be done.

To have fun is one thing-to have fun drinking, taking drugs, having sex with whomever is quite another; and to have fun doing all that in the name of division-which is what today is glorifying-is yet another thing. Stupidity at its best!

  To#7.

Last edited by bruce sean (2012-07-04 16:28:46)

beans wrote:

bruce sean wrote:

beans wrote:

It's the same question, brucester.

Of course it is, just making sure we're on the same page:let's answer it.

You first. I like to start with "I am not jello", but you may prefer to start smaller, say something like "I am not a nematode".

This is not a game. I don't mind if you don't want to answer it, yet the question stands.

they are held together...much of which is very necessary and generative and some which only causes distortion.

in the conventional sense the stories do constitute an entity but in the absolute sense of course the opposite is so.

bruce sean wrote:

beans wrote:

bruce sean wrote:

Of course it is, just making sure we're on the same page:let's answer it.

You first. I like to start with "I am not jello", but you may prefer to start smaller, say something like "I am not a nematode".

This is not a game. I don't mind if you don't want to answer it, yet the question stands.

Well, it is and isn't a game. If you're serious about finding the answer, then you'd need to look for yourself.

The reason for the jello is that it is a process of negation. So I don't mind if you don't want to answer it, but you did raise the topic....

joe wrote:

in the conventional sense the stories do constitute an entity but in the absolute sense of course the opposite is so.

What is the central piece which holds this 'entity' together, let's call it that for the moment?

beans wrote:

bruce sean wrote:

beans wrote:

You first. I like to start with "I am not jello", but you may prefer to start smaller, say something like "I am not a nematode".

This is not a game. I don't mind if you don't want to answer it, yet the question stands.

Well, it is and isn't a game. If you're serious about finding the answer, then you'd need to look for yourself.

The reason for the jello is that it is a process of negation. So I don't mind if you don't want to answer it, but you did raise the topic....

We're looking together for an answer. I don't have time to negate all the things that exist-I will die before I complete that process.

bruce sean wrote:

beans wrote:

bruce sean wrote:

This is not a game. I don't mind if you don't want to answer it, yet the question stands.

Well, it is and isn't a game. If you're serious about finding the answer, then you'd need to look for yourself.

The reason for the jello is that it is a process of negation. So I don't mind if you don't want to answer it, but you did raise the topic....

We're looking together for an answer. I don't have time to negate all the things that exist-I will die before I complete that process.

Then don't bring in time, don't play 20 questions...just look and answer it, bruce.

From wikipedia: "Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States."

Now Bruce, is this so bad? Really? You live here in the United States and enjoy all of its benefits, and here you call this day pure evil. Hmmmmm........ It aint so bad, join the club, be a American and celebrate today......