Tag Archives: Constructed Reality

Perception is valuation; to resignify the world is to remake it

Our seemingly accurate experience of the world is, in part, a constructed configuration of value. When one liberates the mind from “concepts”, it becomes possible to re-value the world, thereby transcending the constraints of preconceived notions that shape one’s perception of reality. Language, and other symbols, play a key role in this process, as theContinue reading “Perception is valuation; to resignify the world is to remake it”

The mirror of becoming: A tale of reflection and transformation

In an ancient forest untouched by time, where ancient oaks whispered truths only the wind could carry, a traveller paused by a still, glassy pool. Its surface mirrored the world above—a flawless inversion of sky and canopy—but something peculiar lingered beneath. This was no mere reflection; it seemed another realm entirely, glimmering faintly, as thoughContinue reading “The mirror of becoming: A tale of reflection and transformation”

Multisensory active imagination

This is a tool inspired by the method of active imagination proposed by C. G. Jung. This entails diving into the depths of the unconscious mind by employing creative and symbolic forms of visualization. Step 1. Begin with a multisensory image (perhaps based on one of the poems in this book). Start your active imaginationContinue reading “Multisensory active imagination”

Liberation through naked awareness

Perceiving with naked awareness means shedding the layers of meaning and interpretation we habitually place upon reality. In this pure state of observation, we encounter the world as it truly is, free from bias and expectation. This act is not an escape from reality but a profound engagement with it, revealing that the distinctions weContinue reading “Liberation through naked awareness”

Awakening the spirit

Awakening mirrors the journey of spiritual transformation described by Nietzsche in Thus Spoke Zarathustra, progressing through the three metamorphoses: from the camel’s burdened obedience, through the lion’s rebellious strength, to the child’s creative freedom. The camel represents a stage where one carries the weight of societal expectations and accepted truths, submitting to external demands. TransitioningContinue reading “Awakening the spirit”

The dance of order and chaos

Apollo, god of light and reason bright,Revered by poets, philosophers’ delight.Dionysus, lord of wine and ecstasy,Welcomed by revellers in festivity. Nietzsche urged us to embraceDionysian spirit’s unrestrained grace—To affirm life in its rawest form,Beyond the shelter of the norm. Yet in their union lies the key,A balanced whole, a harmony.By merging chaos with design,We buildContinue reading “The dance of order and chaos”

The art of becoming: A manifesto for “Your Reality is a Construction” philosophical movement

Reality is a canvas, not a cage; its form bends to the will of imagination. To live is to shape, to question, and to become. What follows is a call to awaken, to create, and to master the art of existence—a manifesto for the “Your Reality is a Construction” philosophical movement.

Thorpe Brown’s critical thinking manifesto for our times

Clarity is not born of certainty but of courage—the courage to question, to doubt, to listen, and to grow. In the complexity of modern life, let these principles guide your steps as a lantern through the fog of complexity. 1. Cultivate intellectual humility and admit your limits. Recognise that no one has all the answers,Continue reading “Thorpe Brown’s critical thinking manifesto for our times”

The masks we wear

We wear masks not to conceal but to unveil a deeper truth: Our identities may be but layers of pretence, each mask a threshold, not a wall. Sometimes, we dread the face beneath—yet what if that face is itself a mask, crafted from habit, fear, and the chains of society’s expectations? In the silent gazeContinue reading “The masks we wear”