Patterns, Perspective and Parallels
One part of living I love is to meet people with different ideas.
Over the last few days, I’ve connected with a few of my favourite people. They could be described as ‘out of the box’ thinkers.
Some mainstream people might call them hippies, or airy-fairy, or at worst, extremists.
There’s nothing to fear in people sharing ideas. The worry is that a bad idea becomes your reality.
So while I’m really fascinated by lots of things, doesn’t mean I believe them.
The thinkers that I really like are those that look at everyday from phenomenon with a different lens. A lens that is quite disruptive or contrary to a ‘normal view’.
I’ll give you a few examples -
Sacred Geometry: Sacred geometry refers to the study of the spiritual meaning of various shapes. I made a lovely connection online. This lovely lady is a mathematician, and also survivor of chronic illness. She has got me hooked on images and patterns of things. The eye-opening thing about sacred geometry is that it reveals patterns all around us. These patterns are beautiful (and spiritual). So many of these images are literally mezmerising.
Sound and Frequency: Sound and frequency is a whole different level. A part of this is understanding that there are frequencies everywhere. TV, computers, microwaves have frequencies. But it seems that objects and images are also made via sound. It is a really different perspective, and worth further investigation if you are interested.
We have our own frequencies. Our brain also operates at different frequencies. For instance, when I go floating in a sensory deprivation tank (I love it) - or if you mediate - your brain chemistry changes. With more relaxation your brain frequency slows. Amazing!
Light and Matter: Another way to look at what is around us, is by examining the density and matter of objects. While I’m not exactly sure the impact, some suspect that if you are surrounded by physically dense matter and heavy materials, and eat dense foods, you will have a different experience of living than the opposite. My guess is this is why minimalism feels so liberating. There is simply less matter and density of objects, thus you feel 'free'.
I’m not sure if this rant is interesting to you or not.
It often takes other people and stepping away from your usual path to open up different views, thoughts and thus worlds. I personally find that fascinating.
It’s amazing to me how our brain, eyes, and perspective can be so malleable.
It reminds me of when I was younger, of a time I washed windows as a job. Soon all I could see was dirty windows everywhere.
Perhaps rather than ‘you are what you eat’, the saying should be ‘you are what you see’.
In Peace and Parallel,
DB : )
A beautiful and very interesting rant. I wonder if my tinnitus is a result of the conflict between electronic frequencies and that of my brain.
That's very interesting Deborah. Let me ask and see what I can find out. I have tinnitus too :-)
@Brendan Moloney And I didn't even go to rock concerts or any other high noise events in my youth ;) It started about 15 years ago, but I am not sure exactly when. I hear this high pitched sound all the time, especially when all is silent around me.
@Deborah Garber hmm. Let me ask Roz, she's a bit of a wonder on these things.
I found this really interesting as well.
I have been right down the minimalist trail and eventually sold everything and bought a small house on a 744sm block of land in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with a plan to eventually retire there. This allowed me to delve into growing my own food using permaculture principles. I have established over 60 fruiting trees and vines.
Permaculture is also very involved in shapes and patterns.
After reading your rant yesterday I started to go through my cupboards and start eliminating all the 'stuff' which has inexorably crept back into my home.
I am a HCW that has lost my job due to my refusal to be jabbed, so my retirement plans have been brought forward, whether I like it or not.
I really like what you had to say about the density of objects around you and the food that you eat, and that perhaps 'we are what we see'.
Thanks for a thought provoking read.
goodtogrow, your plot of land, fruiting trees and vines, and your minimalist approach sound like a survival kit to me.
@Deborah Garber I was a big fan of The Minimalists and had their quote as wallpaper on my phone, for a couple of years
"One day or Day 1
You decide".
I also work(ed) for Qld Stealth so could see the writing on the wall from a long time
Thanks. Love what you are doing. How amazing! Yes, the patterns and shapes of things, the force of nature, it is really incredible. Lol -in terms of bringing retirement forwards, I think even 5 years old are in that phase nowadays :-) Everybody seems to be expected to be 'retired'. Love your different way!
Sacred Geometry is mesmerising and I’m currently in love with this plant I’ve been nurturing. Here is a flower to brighten your day … if you listen it even “sounds” pink 🌸😉 and now it’s growing purple buds too! Surprise and … How????
Wow. This is an absolutely amazing plant. It is so incredible, isn't it. All those patterns in nature. And the colors, too!