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No greater confusion than assuming an assumption

No greater confusion than being attached to an attachment

No greater confusion than adding more clouds to a cloudy mind

No greater confusion than blaming blame

No greater confusion than anger at anger

No greater confusion than holding onto impermanence

No greater confusion than complaining about complaints

No greater confusion than planning spontaneity

No greater confusion than complicating complexity

No greater confusion than reliving a past that no longer exists

No greater confusion than seeking outer happiness when it’s on the inside

No greater confusion than analysing analysis

These contemplative confusions are effectively double errors; or compounded errors – errors upon errors, whether recognised or not. Each presents a step further away from realization – the antidote is simply awareness.

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This mindmap highlights ideas for contemplation and reflection. Some of these come from the thoughts I share on Twitter – you can follow me here @mindmapdrawer Other ideas in the mindmap come from my personal journals. I hope you enjoy these contemplative phrases. Here are the text only versions:

Life is the coin. Heads or tails are only perspectives – the coin still exists. The mirror of opposites.

I am nothing that you want me to be and anything that you want me to be. The mirror of opinions.

What is the difference between a true thought and a false thought? They are both the same. The mirror of commonality.

Every word is a thought – every thought is a word. To attach or not to attach? The mirror of attachments.

If your illusions become your reality, your reality becomes your illusions. The mirror of confusion.

Nature reflects back your unconditional acceptance. The mirror of harmony.

Peace = Unity – Unity = Peace. The mirror of the collective self, known as “one”.

Patience is kindness – kindness is patience. The mirror of caring.

Simple is wise – wise is simple. The mirror of clarity.

Trying to understand another is trying to understand yourself. The mirror of the unity of the human condition and conditioning.

Live the questions share the answers, share the questions live the answers. The mirror of the continuity of positive innovation and progress.

There is an ordinary soul housed within an extraordinary persona and an extraordinary soul housed within an ordinary persona. The mirror of the normality of unique talent – unique is normal.

Compassion is forgiveness – forgiveness is compassion. The mirror of human love and understanding.

Every lorry should have one – “If you can’t see my mirrors I can’t see you”. The mirror of seeing.

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Imagine birthing through art the ‘you’ within. What might it look like?

What if you expressed the ‘you’ within on a canvas in colour?

How about expressing the ‘you’ within using only lines, scribbles, dots, shapes etc.? Electric or static?

Artistic expression of the ‘you’ within, with or without words – the image of the inner you. You could analyse your creations or see them for what they are in terms of spontaneous art. Inner portrait creation – transferring emotions and feelings onto art. The mind map structure serves the idea well, being radial and organic growing from the centre outwards. You could include words or use images only or use colours and shapes.

This exercise would require limited drawing abilities if tackled from an abstract angle or you could explore representational images of your inner realm. The portraits are likely to change, naturally, so you could effectively create silent thrashings out from within to without at different times. Birth the feelings within through artistic expression using the freedom to explore your emotions.

On the inside: What do you see? What do you hear? What do you sense? What do you feel? How might you transfer the ‘you’ within, in the moment, onto paper or canvas? Try birthing the ‘you’ within in an unguided and spontaneous fashion.

Might your art from the inside appear different depending what activity you are undertaking at the time? Perhaps tapping past memories, good or bad, may birth wildly different styles and creations? Moods into media, from turbulence to tranquillity.

As a form of art therapy, potentially relaxing and therapeutic, birthing your inner portrait creation may unearth past, present or future.

What of a group creation on a large canvas? Mixing moods and feelings, flowing in unison, to create a collaborative masterpiece. Imagine the unique fingerprints of each participant. Spontaneous painting, drawing, sketching and doodling may release tensions or highlight love and joy in action.

What if soothing music were played before creation? Contrast that with heavy rock. Contemplate creating an inner portrait creation out in nature. Perhaps a hands-on approach may reveal different results; applying paint by hand for example? You might incorporate mixed media or unusual materials, potentially creating a unique collage.

The example I have created explores different methods as an illustration of possibilities rather than representing my inner state

Imagination and invention, dreams and desires, you could build a portfolio of inner expression, tapping and harnessing your individuality and originality.

Inner portrait creation – what might you create?

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This mind map explores some of the many areas in our lives that stand above money. The precious and the priceless; the memories and visions and the dreams transformed into realities.

What means more to you in your life than money?

How do you measure success?

What really matters most to you?

Which areas of your life are priceless?

Family – that’s above money
Nature – that’s above money
Love – that’s above money
Friendship – that’s above money
Support – that’s above money
Being there – that’s above money
Caring – that’s above money
Sharing – that’s above money
Reaching out – that’s above money
Making a difference – that’s above money
Kindness – that’s above money
Peace – that’s above money
Freedom – that’s above money
Happiness – that’s above money
Faith – that’s above money
Respect – that’s above money
Acceptance – that’s above money
Understanding – that’s above money
Legacy – that’s above money
Manners – that’s above money

Better than a million stars is one thank you. The lives you touch, the lives you better – the priceless gems from your heart to the hearts of others – that’s above money.
There are many others; what are yours?

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People “debate” whether God exists. A stage further the question arises “Then what?” What would you do in the knowledge; (if it could be proved) that God exists?

Do you think you’ll be able to converse? Do you seek guidance, confirmation or reassurance or an avenue for blame? Investigating your “belief” of whether God exists or not won’t change whether God exists or not. The question is a distraction that leads to infinite analysis.

There are four logical scenarios:

(1) God exists and you believe it
(2) God exists and you don’t believe it
(3) God doesn’t exist and you believe he does
(4) God doesn’t exist and you don’t believe he does

All four rely on a “belief” and the belief won’t change the truth, in any of the scenarios.

What do I think? Remember, it’s only my opinion

Do I believe in God? Yes
Can I prove God exists? No
Do I need to prove God exists? No
Do I need to prove God does not exist? No
Do I need to persuade others either way? No

What do you think?

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