The Poetry of Moods

Tales of Mystical Poets : IV

 

 

 

 

In the cultivation of Bonsai plants, the gardener comes to a perception of trees, woods and mountains that reflects on himself as someone bigger than life. The practice has since been associated with studies of the impersonal nature of man. In the west, such studies take the form of an abstract nature. In engaging it, the individual speaks in an indirect reference to himself, as if he is observing himself as he is speaking.

 

The expression, ' I thought I might have taken to surfing but I guess I lacked the will,' is a curious remark about oneself. It doesn't say anything about ourselves, but creates a collection of observations about the self.

 

In the American experience, they took the line and changed it to, ' I thought I might like surfing but just couldn't find the time to do it,' implies a greater responsibility for one's actions. It engages the listener to an understanding of a real issue spoken by a real individual in relation to a specific activity.

 

The American contribution in this regard has been immeasurable and their spoken style has been picked up in a popular way by English speakers around the world. This is important for another reason. The human physiology, made up of impulses and enthusiasm, seeks such satisfaction in its activities. It looks for a real involvement in issues. To constantly refer to ourself as ' oneself ' draws us away from the life impulses of our daily activities and reduces our experience of the social to mannerisms.

 

In the East, the nature of the impersonal is viewed as a key factor in the cultivation of moods in the individual. It transcends the daily activities, minimizes the need for verbal self expression and views most things as moot or obvious in our affairs. This causes greater activity within.

 

The expression, ' The thief who came to steal, left the moon at the window,' illustrates the state of mind of the individual. It shows that despite having lost his possessions, he considers the view of the moon still there for him.

 

I suppose what matters is what we consider is the best thing for us. The difference in the point of view may eventually divide our natures into the personal and the impersonal. It has a fine cutting edge.

 

 

Reviews

[blueseeker]

I have read many of your thoughts this morning. Many of them at one point have been a mutual thought. Thank you for sharing all of them. Great writing.

[Cole Hayley]

I love the title.

The expression, ' The thief who came to steal, left the moon at the window,' illustrates the state of mind of the individual. It shows that despite having lost his possessions, he considers the view of the moon still there for him.


- this and the rest of your writings, come off as a philsophical writing, and thats a good thing. Youre very intelligent