[MD] the prime directive of the MOQ

[gav]

hey scott.
awareness without thought is the basis of zen.
so zen is a regression eh? wonder if bob would agree?
(that was sarcastically put)

--- Scott Roberts <jse885 at localnet.com> wrote:

> Gav,
> 
> You end this with "awareness without thought is
> neither subjective nor 
> objective: it is unitary, dynamic."
> 
> Awareness without thought is indeed neither
> subjective nor objective. It is 
> a regression to the social and biological.
> 
> - Scott
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "gav" <gav_gc at yahoo.com.au>
> To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 5:17 PM
> 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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