"But the Buddha expounded the teaching so that you could serve all sentient beings and maintain equanimity as you die in agony, not so you could write that novel you think you have in you."
Yes, Rubin applies some of the concepts with artistic/creative pursuit in mind, and some of it is questionable (but most things in life are). Funny that you're going through this book, because I bought it a few weeks ago and am almost done myself. Certainly worth it, and I do find value in seeing some of the things my gut tells me put into words by a guy who I have long respected. The more I get into metaphysics and the mind/body connection, the more art and its processes and its meaning make sense. The process of creation has, for me, always had a very spiritual dimension, and being in "flow state" makes me feel as if my body is ONE with my purpose in life - in a way nothing else can capture. Brain scans of flow state verify something very physical is going on during the act of creation, and it's fascinating to see science and spirituality converge in ways that were difficult to imagine even a generation ago.
"But the Buddha expounded the teaching so that you could serve all sentient beings and maintain equanimity as you die in agony, not so you could write that novel you think you have in you."
Yes, Rubin applies some of the concepts with artistic/creative pursuit in mind, and some of it is questionable (but most things in life are). Funny that you're going through this book, because I bought it a few weeks ago and am almost done myself. Certainly worth it, and I do find value in seeing some of the things my gut tells me put into words by a guy who I have long respected. The more I get into metaphysics and the mind/body connection, the more art and its processes and its meaning make sense. The process of creation has, for me, always had a very spiritual dimension, and being in "flow state" makes me feel as if my body is ONE with my purpose in life - in a way nothing else can capture. Brain scans of flow state verify something very physical is going on during the act of creation, and it's fascinating to see science and spirituality converge in ways that were difficult to imagine even a generation ago.
I love your piece BTW. Very happy I subscribed!
Big smile!
Just placed on order for Rubin's book. Opinions/critique coming!
"the seduction community"
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