Do you agree with this quote that I heard today? “Reality is a commodity.”
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was it the same guy who said, “please put me back in the matrix”?
I think that’s an oversimplification.
“Learn wisdom from the pupil of the eye that looks upon all things and yet to its self is blind” Persian poet.
Don’t believe in what you hear. It sounds more poetic than realistic.
Wow – Dom, coming from a poet like yourself you sure know how to pull out the gems. Do you know what Persian poet?
Id also tend to think that reality is subjective. Due to the proliferation of life coaches, Id say that yes, reality is a commodotity. Its all in your stae of mind. It only takes a subtle change in ones outlook to totally change ones perception of reality.
Quotation appears in Malcolm X’s autobiography, attributed to ‘Persain Poet’ – i presume anonymous.
What reality? The illusion (Maya) of this world of duality or the ultimate reality that is one unique thread that connects us all. “We are not 6.5 billion people living in one world. We are One people living in 6.5 billion worlds. ” Greg Mooer. Your mind creates Your reality which is Your world -or illusion as a limited perception of the ultimate reality (Sat). The mind dwells in survival and safety therefore seeks commodity. Live in the heart like a spiritual hero and that quote will mean nothing anymore!
if your persona is strong enough and your quality of listeners vast enough then you can sell anyones reality!
What the common man believes as reality is commodity!!! All there is, is “Reality.”
“A commodity is some good for which there is demand, but which is supplied without qualitative differentiation across a market” (Wikipedia): Reality as a given for being born (not that anyone ever asked for being born), then yes, Reality is a commodity.
“a good or service whose wide availability typically leads to smaller profit margins and diminishes the importance of factors (as brand name) other than price” (Merriam-Webster): History has proven time and again, and across cultures, that Man took reality as a commodity (see reality as a world view based on your needs and wants influenced by context (in time and space)).
“one that is subject to ready exchange or exploitation within a market ” (Merriam-Webster): I rest my case.
However as the liberal and marxist economists can attest, finding a relationship between value and market price of a commodity is a challenge. So the bottom line is since reality is subjective by design/default (reality is what you see and interpret through your own cultural lenses), your reality might be dear to you (value) but for others, less important than the loaf of bread you’ve got in your jacket (market price) …depending on your geographical location.
mmmm, reality as a commodity: not a very optimist concept, is it?
Sabine, I can’t help but smile at your academic approach to the question. 🙂
If I was on your committee, I’d pass your dissertation for sure.
Einstein, Newton, Edison, Darwin and I [lol] are all agree on this theory that “Reality is is a philosophical term for the state of things as they actually exist but it is not measureable. Commodity is scientific term for goods which is measureable. Here there is a sharp contrast between measurability of these two terms.
God’s existence is reality…that reality cannot be bought
nor sold…therefore, it is not a commodity…It is a necessity
and the grandest of all. It is not perishable, nor can it be
duplicated nor destroyed..yet it meets the law of supply
and demand.
Reality qua Reality, as the Suchness, the Isness, of This…and This…and This…and This…is radically unqualifiable and ungraspable (since its Nature is Nothing…no-thing). As such, it cannot be leveraged, exploited, appropriated, or commodified in any way, even as it Is the Ground of anything that can be commodified. (Any “reality” that can be commodified is not, by definition, Reality.)
Brandy, you seem to be able to visualizing and articulating things in a way that is fascinating to me.
As everyone has been leaving their comments, I’ve been surprised by how deeply this question matters to me – and grateful for everyone’s insights & being willing to share.
Clint, coming from the likes of you, this feedback feels incredibly wonderful to receive. Thank you. ? Come back soon so I can play and commune with you again!
Hi Clint!
I have always been told and can pretty much state that I have found validity in the statement, “The Eyes are The Windows of the Soul.”
For years, I have often wondered why…
The men who have always gotten my immediate attention have been clean cut, soft spoken, and confident. The first think I notice about any man I meet are his eyes. They speak volumes to me of who this man is.
Secondly, but undeniably, is his smile. The smile tells me more of his heart and desires than his words ever could. Thirdly, I watch his interactions with children of all ages. Children are very intuitive and spiritually based. If he wins their hearts he is worth a 2nd look, the time & the effort to get to know better.
The first thing I noticed about my husband to be was his kindness, courtesy and those beautiful blue eyes, sweet smile and respect for others. His G.I. haircut and tan spoke volumes to me.
Wolverine? And then looks aren’t everything…the actor who plays Wolverine is a far cry from the character whom he portrays. Wolverine gives the appearance of strength and masculinity, a touch of mystery. I was dumbfounded when I watched and listened to the actor who portrays him ..verbally betray those concepts. He wasn’t Wolverine either!
Clint, in reading the comments made here by women of all ages….I think they first and foremost appreciate your open candor, your beautiful smile and giving, loving heart…
One of the things I find about you that is most admirable is your genuine trust in and enjoyment of exposure to all of God’s children, the world over. You definitely are not an introvert! I think you are handsome more for the way you are than the way you look.
Okay that’s a given!
In your heart there is no room for egotism…you are to busy serving and learning of others. God bless you always in and for that. I think most women who are honest with themselves really enjoy your open and refreshing approach to life and mankind.
Dear Clint, time to run for presidency of United States. We vote for you.