UnbornTao

That doesn't say much, does it?

Don't answer, it's a trap!

But what's context?

I like that.

Do you, in actuality, make a distinction between thinking or hearing about something, and experiencing its reality?

Take a look at the first post.

I see. I'm going to take your word for it, then. Welcome!

@Schizophonia That's directed at OP.

If you're not a bot, you certainly seem to have used AI to write your post. Are you, by any chance, a former user who might have been creating new accounts lately - and using AI for their posts?

The following resources could be a positive contribution to this topic: https://www.metarelating.com/articles/the-power-of-context http://www.wernererhard.net/alter.html http://www.laurenceplatt.com/wernererhard/dealing1.html

@ExploringReality For example, self may be the context for our current experience. What is that actually saying?

Where's context in all of that? Certainly, it applies to the examples you mention, yet the heart of it doesn't seem to be addressed. It's not just about a symbol like light or luz and how it's contextualized within a sentence, but - as you said somewhere - that something represents something else. That might point us toward the invention of language, helping us sort out this whole context business. Clearly, we don't really know what we're talking about - hence the discussion! It's more about asking the right questions, which I haven't quite managed to do thus far.

Has to be a HD picture in order to qualify.

It can be even more profound than the setting, surrounding environment, or the meaning a sentence may convey. Again, language here is being used as an example of context. What is context, such that a symbol like this one - light - is recognized as language?

But notice, even if we didn't know a particular language, we'd still know that something is being communicated. The symbol plus the thing may not be pointing to what context is. "La rana saltó al lago." In this example, language is still operative in your mind - you still recognize the symbols are language - even though you may not know what that sentence is saying or what things it is referring to. Wouldn't context be what allows for the 'parts within' to be recognized as a whole instead? I'm not sure where I'm trying to get at, context can be quite an elusive and subtle matter, and a profound one.

I think I get where you're coming from, but it seems a bit ungrounded or fantastical in my view. What makes you act? I wouldn't call an activity 'existential.' By definition, an activity must be performed or created and is always a process. Motivation may compel action, but it isn't a necessary component. Close your fingers into a fist - were you motivated? We might distinguish between motivation and intent - the latter is indistinguishable from the action (or arises alongside it.) The emotional drive or feeling, which is how motivation is often held, can often be dispensed with as long as intent is there. The action itself proves there was intent, while motivation compels, suggests, but doesn't require, action.

@Carl-Richard Haha, I'd like to listen to that. You might want to give the Breaking Bad theme a go too, now that you're at it.

What's the purpose of the practice, and how does one go about it? What do you actually do?

Is he indian and half-naked? No? Disqualified, then.

It looks like the first guy was in a rush to finish. To be clear, it wasn't me (I wouldn't even know how to handle a guitar). Love your cover, that theme song is so good. Should probably rewatch the show. You should do a revised version!

@ExploringReality Actually listening to it now:

Appreciate the recommendation. @Leo Gura Make a new video on context.

I think we generally do not have much awareness of the context for our lives.