P.B. Flower's Blog, page 3
October 11, 2024
Who are you?
We all have to wear different hats when around people. Even in the company of one person, we change our bearing. One-on-one interactions are often less phony than engaging in a group. Rightly so... With an assortment of people, we have to be more creative to get their collective attention. When addressing an audience, we're more animated because the challenge level increases when it is one against many. Our output changes completely for someone we've just fallen in love with. Let's face it though, our demeanor adjusts for the worse after we've been in love for a while. Someone with authority demands a different conduct from us, turning us humble or rebellious. If we are at the mercy of someone, we tend to become amicable or diplomatic before retaliating.
Basically, we are always acting.
Does that mean we are ourselves when alone? Not really. That's the time to practice our acting skills. We hazard various scenarios and play it out, perfecting our part. We never want to lose. Right? Even in our sleep, we're performing. Asleep or awake, we always guess the best way to exploit a situation for a beneficial outcome.
So, if we never stop acting, how can we know who we really are? Do we have a way to know that? Society has guidelines for us to appear sane and intelligent. These guidelines are a product of years of learning. Hence, it is unnatural. Then, how can our natural self possibly relate to society's standards? It pains me to say that anyone being themselves is not accepted and becomes an outcast.
Therefore, keep polishing your acting skills. And don’t forget to not be yourself.
Here is an excerpt from my book i$UBSCRIBE
"We never were social. When conforming to society, we form
smaller groups within. All of us are alone in the entirety of things. That
is because we are unique.”
October 10, 2024
DIVINE MOTHER
Moving on...
We consider a woman poised, caring, and giving - one who nurtures. The opposite is true if we study female members of any other species. They carry, give birth, and care for their young ones alone… mostly alone. They even discard their newborn if it's unfit to survive. It might seem cold, but it lessens their suffering since they cannot survive on their own for long anyway. They push their young ones out fully prepared for the game of survival by making them learn the harsh lessons of life most cruelly.
Indic Mythology depicts the role of motherhood in a multi-faceted deity. She expresses the one standing before her and cannot be bound to one image.
The closest one to this depiction is a woman in the corporate world. She's fierce, competitive, diplomatic, devoted, and cutthroat. Sure, she may play other roles, such as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, etc. However, she's not limited to one.
If we look at the universe, a black hole is the most plausible depiction of a female. Scientists haven't studied one fully to come to this conclusion.
Nasadiya Sukta, is a part of Rigveda Samhita from Indic Mythology. It describes the creation of the universe in an abstract way. Many astrophysicists have theorized similarly. Nasadiya Sukta says the first thing to appear was 'The One' wrapped in dark water without boundary. It is precisely how a mother's bearing womb is - an embryo inside a dark sac filled with amniotic fluid. Its hymns describe creation as a fertile, mighty force made of seminal powers with strength and impulse driven by desire born out of mind.
This takes me back to the essence of a woman who has to be fertile, a mighty force with seminal powers to carry and birth a child; she needs strength and has to be impulsive to protect her child.
If we’re honest, the mind instills desires in us to push on, or else we will be left vulnerable and unable to sustain. Desire is the foremost force that tells us to not stop.
Let's set aside the gender construct imposed by society and think about a motherly figure and creation. The whole point of life is to carry forward, or it can be seen as random and meaningless. The role of reproduction is present either way to say it all came from something and would continue to create something.
September 24, 2024
Silence
The idea of peace is not just the absence of sound, but it could also be a state where there is no need for communication, and you could still be listening to music. Or you could be hearing the voices of nature and things around you, for example, birds chirping or the smoke detector that needs a battery change. You might listen to the roaring of vehicles, the droning of a flight up above, or a collective hum of people talking. As long as it is not coming from you, you could feel at peace.
However, some people need dead calm to feel calm! It made me wonder if there was anything such as noiselessness. Perhaps in a vacuous space, one can experience it as sound needs a medium to travel. However, even that is debatable because the universe is filled with disturbance, and sound is a disturbance that exists in the form of electromagnetic waves in space.
It is safe to say any external commotion can't be felt when in a vacuum, as our five senses cannot capture them. But we need air to survive, so vacuous encircling wouldn't be conducive. Even if you are an astronaut, you have a suit with an open communication channel, making it impossible to record silence.
I believe one cannot encounter silence. Even when everything is on mute, you will hear yourself breathing. The notion of complete stillness can be peaceful to some and alarming to others. Because then one can perceive their heart pumping, blood flowing, and other operations bustling inside their bodies? If this has ever happened to you, you would know it is scary. Hearing your body's functions will make you realize our world's chaos. It is like being alone with yourSELF. And not many enjoy their company, seeking it outwardly.
Have you experienced yourSELF? Or are you one of those who claim to have experienced silence?
Let me know...
September 23, 2024
A Victim of The Mind
Scientists say that 95% of our brain's busyness is at the subconscious level. I believe 99.9% of the time, we are guided by the mind, an external influence. It is Thought or as I call it, the universal software that runs on our body. A consignment of workflow is triggered by tallying with your knowledge bank to react to anything - consciously or subconsciously. And in some cases, even unconsciously. We can train our brains to trigger such workflow by reacting to impulses subconsciously.
Our body is an autonomous piece of machinery. It is the hardware that the mind or thought loans for its use. That doesn't stop or eliminate our body's native code, and it continues functioning as it was meant to until it burns out. It is known that 80% of our mental exercises or worries never come true. We still stress our bodies by deliberating various scenarios fed via the mind. Many believe that 97% of our brain is exploited by it, and only 3% is granted to the body.
Our enhanced brain power is a result of the mind violation. It has evolved to process more and more thoughts. Due to its extreme interference, we can never know our body's organic response to stimuli. Perhaps watching a very young child could give us some clues. Even that is impossible as we start teaching them the human way of life from a very young age. And all of our knowledge is thought-driven. We cannot let our body's native intelligence guide us, for it is impossible in our artificial society as our surroundings are not childproof. We have to train our kids so they can enter the world as the perfect victims of the mind.
September 20, 2024
Antinatalism
It is a result of inevitable human problems. This ideology says to not bring a child into this world because there is a lot of suffering. That humans are vicious and shouldn’t breed. And that our existence as a species is a disgrace to the world.
Antinatalists have extended this sentiment to other sentient beings. However, suffering cannot be identified without knowing the opposite. Meaning you must know what happiness is. Is there a thing as absolute happiness, though?
There isn’t, and we all know that. That doesn't mean we stop desiring it. As humans, we don’t want a moment of unhappiness. Human society was created to reduce suffering by mutual benefits. However, even now, sufferings remain. We still have to work to support ourselves. Since there are so many of us, we face competition as the resources and opportunities are limited.
This tells me that the population is the root cause of our problems. Does that mean there was less suffering when the population was way below the current mark? No, there wasn't. If suffering is perpetual, then is the idea of utopia entirely imaginary?
Suppose we somehow bridge the gap between population and resources. In that case, we will achieve a balance, and no one will ever suffer from human problems. Sadly, that is not possible. Despite what our politicians promise in every election, things never change. Sufferings never go away. We continue to struggle, no matter our economic status or physical/mental health.
Is antinatalism philosophy the only way to end suffering, then? Or is it escapism? It certainly feels like a raw approach. Kind of like… If a machine stops working, throw it away and never make another or improve on it.
You’d be surprised… This thinking is not new. Budha, Sidharta Gautam, was a prince who left everything because he saw so much suffering while strolling through his kingdom. He was genuinely regretful about being born privileged and left his riches to find the meaning of life. It's another thing that he ended up creating Buddhism!
Some other minor religions and philosophers feel human consciousness is astray or too evolved, and we have stopped functioning normally. This faction has an opinion about the current human way of life. They predict that a child entering this world will suffer or join in with other humans to negatively impact the world.
These are all perspectives.
Antinatalism comes from resentments one has felt for oneself or in one's life. It comes from people who didn’t want to be born themselves for whatever reason. Isn't it against the two tenets of life - Survival and procreation? Their observations and experiences say humanity is beyond hope. They have determined our future, past and present. And that humanity somehow harms the world or is against the natural flow. The fantastic solution to this problem is to not procreate.
Please bear in mind that antinatalism is not about abortion or killing humans. Even so, one cannot theorize that not bringing a human child into this world will fix the creation. It certainly won’t at the consciousness level. We don't have the right to speculate on behalf of other sentient beings with whom we cannot communicate.
I also don't understand what right we have to predict how a child would suffer if they were ever to come into this world.
Then again, to each their own.
September 16, 2024
Unconditional Love
I feel the word 'love' was not enough to encompass whatever it stood for, so there is an adjective to enhance it. If you love someone, it has strings attached, such as your mental and physical well-being, respect, and safety.
Unconditional love is selfless offering love without expecting anything in return. I would still imagine you can't compromise yourself whilst in love with someone who is beyond ordinary. Some people are abusive, criminals, and cold. Does that mean unconditional love is furthering the dissolution of one's identity?
The simple answer is no. One cannot end their essence under any circumstances.
One might argue that a parent's love is unconditional. I feel it is our native code that dictates that we strengthen our children so they can further the species. Some can interpret it differently and call it unconditional. But here is the thing, you would only support your child unconditionally until your safety comes into question. Some kids fail at what their parent or society considers necessary to become a well-functioning adult. Disciplining is a must to ensure that outcome. Another adjective supporting this approach is - tough love.
What if your child or romantic interest commits a crime and confides in you. Would you still love them? Or would you show tough love and turn them in? You have to do so if you are a law-abiding citizen. Because the law comes first. However, many families stick together during such times, discounting law, morality, or ethics.
Is this unconditional love? Most people don't turn in criminals because of fear, belief, or emotional and financial dependencies. Watch a two-part crime documentary on Netflix called Into the Fire - The Lost Daughter. This has a character, Brenda, who seems to have unconditional love for her criminal husband. My analysis says she was a religious lady who took her marriage vows seriously. She put herself first, abiding by her religion so she wouldn't be held guilty in the eyes of God.
Anyone is always in love with themselves first. And if unconditional love exists, it is your love for yourself.
September 9, 2024
Human Problems
I believe anything that doesn't bother any other species is a human problem. For convenience, here are the top 10 of them:
Loneliness, boredom, disappointment, unfairness, peacefulness, mental/physical wellbeing, financial/professional crisis, companionship/relationship, fitness, and livelihood.
No other species stresses over these issues. Even if they do, they must fend for themselves or succumb to them.
Human problems are intangible. They lead us to other ideas without actual products, services, or goods, such as faith and belief systems. We can look for social connections through social media or dating websites. Democratic governments or leaders provide many other ways to cope with human problems. Yet, there is no real solution.
Why? Human problems are immeasurable, and we can only see their impact and effect. Basic needs are much easier to take care of. If one is hungry, food will solve their problem. Mind it, a starving person won't have a preference but will eat anything. If one is homeless, they wouldn't be shopping around for houses. A roof over their head shall suffice if it protects them from natural phenomena. If one is without clothes, they will not care for designer brands. Anything to cover themselves will do the job.
When our basics are covered, we enter the realm of human problems. Social media has added another layer by making us vulnerable without physical contact!
Is there a solution in sight? You'd be surprised that no one wants to resolve human problems. Because if that happens, we won't feel alive. Various businesses, institutions, and facilities will become bankrupt. Moreover, happiness is uninteresting. We want problems to say to ourselves we exist. We want to cry about them with the others to make our presence felt. Somewhere, we also want a unique problem to feel special. It gives us an edge over the others.
We have learned to keep pushing with human problems by distracting ourselves. Many get into addiction to numb their pain. While some become physically and verbally abusive and transfer their troubles to others. Some are unable to cope with it and become depressed. They either hide their problems in public or completely isolate themselves. Or worse, they check out of the world.
Not all side effects of human problems result in negativity. Philosophers are a by-product of this issue. It is another thing that they don't solve anything either. Remember, no one wants to solve human problems, but talk about it. Because a solution is the end, and the opposite is continuity.
And so, let's continue.
August 28, 2024
Deep State
"According to an American political conspiracy theory, the deep state is a clandestine network of members of the federal government (especially within the FBI and CIA), working in conjunction with high-level financial and industrial entities and leaders, to exercise power alongside or within the elected United States government."
The year 2024 will be known for several historical elections. UK in July, India in April through June, and America in November. Please understand there have been elections in several other countries worldwide.
Most of the population from democratic countries are enthusiastic about their elections. For reference, there are 112 democratic countries of the 195 in the world. Election year is the best time to make an impact by exercising our rights and electing a leader who resonates with our values.
What if I told you none of those matters? I mean, democracy or elections. Unless a country is genuinely sovereign. Sadly, there are only four such countries - the United States of America, Russia, India, and China. Of course, if you google it, you'll find many more.
However, not all countries claiming to be sovereign are independent nations. Except for the four I mentioned above. It relates to how a country qualifies to be a 'superpower.' Apart from economic strength, technological advancement, and cultural and political influence, a superpower nation has to have a solid military power. And there is none other than the US in that arena. They have the sexiest combat material strength, which is second to none. So yeah, please do not mess with them. They have countless military bases all around the world, which makes them available to attack any nation within half an hour.
This is where the deep state comes into the picture. The US controls the rest of the world's political, social, and economic narrative. You might think you're voting for your candidate. In reality, it is simply a change in the representative. Sadly, the one elected does not represent the public but the deep state agenda.
The deep state is a handful of people with absolute financial power. They literally own the world from behind the scenes.
The question is, can a commoner join the deep state? Short answer, no. This group, or Illuminatus, joined hands a long time ago. Back when our ancestors were struggling to make ends meet or were dominating the social scene with other non-essential skills. A group of people, ahead of time, with their innovations and hoarding of resources, came together to exploit the human psyche.
Let's face it, there is no way out of this. No one is even mentally ready to understand the capabilities of this elitist faction. Another ugly fact is that most of the developed nation's population is too busy entertaining themselves to even look that way. The underdeveloped country's population is too busy making a living.
Or this is how the deep state wants the world to operate. Either way, if you're reading this, you have missed the bus to the deep state as it fosters nepotism, and even to Epstein Island because you need a private jet for that.
Apart from the US, three sovereign nations are constantly ambushed by the deep state with unsuspecting issues that keep their government busy, except China. It is undoubtedly powerful but not a superpower.
Here is an excerpt from my book that hints at the deep state.
"Democracy is just another ruling. It cannot exist the way you dream of it. But go on and delude yourself. It is about controlling resources and misguiding agendas to manipulate the masses.”
Taken from ALL KAAL NONE - SAC OF SURPÄS Part 1
August 27, 2024
Boxing
Let me explain how.
Our curious nature makes us identify everything, document it for reference, and use the accrued knowledge to identify and separate other concepts. This can also be called boxing. We box everything, tag them, and keep them stored. Due to this, we have been able to scale information globally and use it to benefit humanity and make us the strongest species. Of course, not in strength but in brain power.
It is our curiosity that has led us to the top. We cannot move forward without boxing what we chance upon.
Then why do we say think out of the box?
Oh, I know! So, we can create another bigger box and store more significant concepts in it. I understand it is impossible to stay inside and explore. However, it is similarly impossible to stand outside and explore as we would still be measuring it using specific parameters to box it. How else can we validate we understand it unless it is contained by us?
Therefore, we must box concepts to break our physical limitations and reach the limits of our creation, just so we can box them in the most oversized box possible.
Happy boxing!
August 15, 2024
Eternal
Have you come across anything that can last forever? Try to answer this question. I would love to know.
The idea of eternity intrigues me, like many others. To explore this further, here is an excerpt from my series, All Kaal None - Trika Śūnya Part 2.
Eternity is the illusionary substance of life for its continuation. Watch itself while watching itself. Validate itself by looking at itself. Love itself by splitting itself. It is a fight between desiring and satisfying. The one desiring is the one satisfying it. If it hates itself, it will destroy that image and create a new one. If it likes itself, it continues to split to perpetuate the appreciated image. Since it is always possible to divide anything in two endlessly, it appears to be ‘Forever’ and ‘Beyond’ contentment. Until that one is dissolved into nothing, this cycle will continue.
Eternity is really our imagination since we have a concrete idea of death. We are obsessed with material presence. Watching it change and measuring that change is how we feel something died. If that’s the case, data replication is useless. If left as is, it will be lost at some point. Yet we do that so we don’t lose something forever. Even if it is not original.
Considering that forever or eternity is an imagined state, What if our material presence can be replicated like data? That would eliminate the idea of death.
Hang on, doesn’t that mean we’d then be eternal?
It seems like eternal can only exist when death ceases to exist. But the universe carries opposites to keep the balance. Or it is there to make us acknowledge something. We can never know the value of anything unless compared with another. The idea of eternity had to be invented to condemn or appreciate death.
If you enjoyed this, consider read my book i$ubscribe, available on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. The MC of this book doesn't sit around to mourn death but replicates his lost companion into an organic hybrid. Here is a quote from this book to show his determination.
"I wouldn’t mourn death but defy it."
-SamVeer