| | I've experienced something that might be comparable.
I think it's a conditioned state, i.e. it arises in the presence of certain conditions, and doesn't arise in their absence.
I don't think it's a case of tapping into something separate. It's more like dreams, which arise from the same stuff that waking consciousness is made of, rather than being a different kind of consciousness, or a case of "wandering" consciousness. But there certainly are maps out there which propose a hierarchy of consciousness, "waking, dreaming, deep sleep" and so on, so this could be discussed in more depth.
To me, it's also an awe-inspiring state to enjoy. "Awe" in the King James sense. Awe as in "take off your shoes". Very compelling. If I were into devotion to a particular aspect of experience, this would be the first candidate.
It's been good to explore it and get to know it, see what it's made of, see what it is and isn't. Good for me, at least. YMMV.
So, has anyone else here experienced it themselves, or something comparable? Minsky's and Freud's views aside, what is your take on that state?
Cheers, Florian
(edited to add remark about mapping)
PS: also, to anyone who experienced a mystical state - interested in discussing how you "got there"? |