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The phenomenology of rooting
1bruce@industriallogic.com
Journal of Religion and Health
|February 19, 2010
Summary
This study explores passionate involvement, or rooting, in desired outcomes. It suggests that achieving choiceless awareness through meditation can help transcend this state.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Spirituality
Background:
- Passionate involvement in outcomes, termed 'rooting,' is a common human experience.
- Spiritual literature and personal experience inform the analysis.
- The work of Dr. Thomas Hora provides significant insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the psychological attractions of rooting.
- To explore methods for transcending rooting.
Main Methods:
- Author's lifelong personal experience.
- Analysis of spiritual literature.
- Integration of insights from Dr. Thomas Hora's work.
- Examination of J. Krishnamurti's concept of 'choiceless awareness'.
Main Results:
- Rooting is characterized by passionate involvement in specific outcomes.
- Choiceless awareness, achieved through meditation, offers a path beyond rooting.
- Spiritual insights and personal reflection are key to understanding this phenomenon.
Conclusions:
- Transcending rooting is possible through cultivating choiceless awareness.
- Meditation is a practical method for achieving this state.
- Understanding rooting offers insights into human motivation and spiritual development.
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