Re: Words like God and Ki
Jon,
I certainly understand what you're saying. Your point of view provides an interesting take on "freedom-from-now;" rather than the usual "Freedom of Now." (e.g., Mr. Tolle's famous book)
I appreciate the symmetry.
I wonder if there is anything to the "now" from which one needs be freed other than the "not-now" offered up by the mind.
Of course, the orthodox answer is likely "no," but in some situations, e.g., sitting in the dentist's chair getting a root canal, I personally need to find refuge in "anything-but-now."
Probably a reflection of my need for further growth, and lack of understanding of the causes of my suffering I suppose...(other than failure to floss daily.)
regards,
cdh
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