Quigga wrote:origami_itto wrote:Because IMA or not, we're dealing with reality here. Reality has rules. You can make up whatever you like to describe your subjective sensation but don't make the mistake if thinking its anything but that.
Muscles and bones hold your body up. Qi just regulates how hard they work to do it. You don't need to describe some mysterious energy that can't be perceived or detected or shown to affect the world in any way whatever in order to explain the phenomenon.
We're not 17th century peasants or cave dwelling Neanderthals with no means just spinning emotionally satisfying explanations of the rain and thunder God's activity and creating rituals to appease them.
We stand on the shoulders of giants and some folks just want to play in the mud.
What does your teacher say about all that?
If you say so, it must certainly be right... Have you considered that both things can be true at the same time? That there is something going on that is not up to quantification or scientific assessment, but that that thing doesn't negate the validity of the scientific way?
Well it can be perceived. Just not detected by instruments. Btw, I'm not here to claim the "paranormal 1 million dollar award" by showing telekinetic abilities or stuff
Why so prejudiced against 17th century peasants and cave dwelling Neanderthals? I'm sure they were cool people with interesting stories and stuff to share. I could see myself having a good time with them. That is, if they didn't attack me on sight bc I look and smell so different lol. But some mammoth steaks? Count me in. Or 17th century raw butter or cheese? Yum.
So don't be afraid of falling off of those giant's shoulders (perhaps we just have different giants lol ). When was the last time you played in the dirt?
I have more than one teacher so their opinions differ quite a bit. Sorry that pinholing me doesn't work that easily.
Hey man if it works for you, have fun with it.