[MD] the prime directive of the MOQ

[David M]

does consumerism promote low quality because it requies
a quick but not lasting fix for a quick buck? A great book,
Opera, painting, etc gives you true satisfaction, and you 
do have an empty feeling only a few moments later.

DM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gav" <gav_gc at yahoo.com.au>
To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 12:17 AM
Subject: [MD] the prime directive of the MOQ


> is the conscious choice (or preference for) of
> quality. that is the maximisation of quality
> experience is the impetus for an authentic, moral,
> valuable existence. this is primary. i feel that this
> point is not emphasised enough.
> 
> it follows that the MOQ is therefore, in practice, an
> epicurean philosophy. and being such it therefore
> emphasises the central importance of aesthetic
> cultivation. that is the refinement of the senses and
> mind and body in order that more and higher (or more
> refined) levels of quality are experienced. so in
> practice the MOQ should also be (or at least be
> complemented by) a practical storehouse of 'epicurea':
> information, tips, techniques etc for the practical
> refinement of quality apperception.
> 
> which is to say that the MOQ or quality philosophy
> generally is not limited. it encompasses all kinds of
> experience. it encourages a more careful, meditative
> manner in which to encounter the world and thereby
> heighten the quality sense. it is the continual
> reminder to stay in the now, focus on the moment and
> what you are doing because that is the most important
> thing you will ever do. and of course it is that state
> that helps the illusory nature of SOM become clearer:
> awareness without thought is neither subjective nor
> objective: it is unitary, dynamic.
> 
> it's all about quality, first and foremost.
> 
> 
> 
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