Photo Frazier Mtn~ 12/09/05 by FrazierMtnMomIn the Norse creation myth three brothers Odin, Vili and Ve made the earth from the body of a giant called Ymir. They made the sky from his skull and the clouds from his brains. Norse stories do not skimp on blooody anatomical detail.
Neuroscience suggest that what we perceive as being outside of ourselves is actually a model constructed by our minds. In other words everything under the sky is actually inside our skulls...
In this thought experiment try to remain conscious of this idea. Whenever you experience something as outside of you remember that you are creating the representation of that thing in the space between your ears.
Do this for a day and notice what happens.
Then as the zen saying goes, you may be able to drink the Pacific ocean in a single gulp.
Photo: Pacific Ocean by shesnuckinfuts
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Today we had a discussion about the construct of beliefs and questioned how they arise/grow. A friend of mine wrote something similar to your posting. Nice to notice that inside/outside the skull thinking is probably best served with a wide optional approach.
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