How spatial perception inhibits one's own sense of presence.

[Daniel Webber]

The most direct evidence we have of the present moment is the perception of our own motion as revealed in the changing appearance of our surroundings. However, in order to see the world as spatial, this perception becomes a tool, with the result that it becomes transparent. In effect, we sacrifice our own presence in order to give presence to objects. This tool is adapted by the mind to project thought. So, mankind's obsession with the material world and with ideas of who we are stems from his lack of affinity with the present moment. However, meditation can help each individual to reacquaint himself with his true presence and to transcend mankind's misguided ways.

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[Keith Russell]

Greetings:

When over 90 percent of humanity profess a belief in a 'god' or 'higher power', I fail to see how you can say that mankind is obsessed with the material world--

--at least, with a straight face.

K

[Daniel Webber]

Originally posted by Keith Russell
Greetings:

When over 90 percent of humanity profess a belief in a 'god' or 'higher power', I fail to see how you can say that mankind is obsessed with the material world--

--at least, with a straight face.

K



Good point. Thanks. I must have a hang up about materialism.