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RE: Invisibility, and More Mischief from The Little Monkey in my Mind (From the Library of Unusual Twists- Fiction)
That's an interesting idea to ponder. It's often said that the key to controlling people is co finding them that their chains do not exist. But in reality we are all slaves as your post suggests. Slave to the system mortgages, debt, and even societal norms certainly inhibit our freedom. However, society tricks us by making these chains seem invisible by giving us endless amounts of freedom when it comes to frivolous choice (flavors, clothing, brands...etc). Grocery stores, malls, online shopping and similar things places, give us the illusion of freedom.
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I'm always looking for ways to free us from that slavery and imprisonment, but I really do think that presence is one of the keys.
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I agree that presence is the key to imprisonment of the mind. Our minds are so full of thoughts and judgements. Presence helps us create gaps in those thoughts as you pointed out. I have not tried the flame exercise but I recognize it as a form of meditation. I'm currently taking a course on "mindfulness in counseling" which has me doing similar exercises like setting up a daily mindful meditation practice and being mindful (or present) throughout the day, like while driving or in the shower...etc. I agree that the thoughts in our heads are frequent at first but over time and with practice the gaps between the thoughts get longer. Great message in your post. I like how you impart your wisdom through stories of mysterious strangers who may be secret agents or may just be a figment of the imagination :)
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