i don't think it's possible to transcend hedonic tone i think it's possible to transcend attachment to, seeking of, hedonic tone
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Replying to @_StevenFan @QiaochuYuan
It is written as possible to transcend enjoyment, but what does this even feel like? Am I to attain a totally anomalous state of nothingness at all? No enjoyment, no striving, no recognition of emotional state at all? What is left without any sensation of transaction?pic.twitter.com/mQl3TVUKT9
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Replying to @Cantide1 @QiaochuYuan
i think of parts of Buddhism and other religions as early maps showing malfunctioning/positive psychology, they also have to make it across time and culture so I'm careful interpreting specific wording
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we can't stop having emotions nor cognition, hedonic tone will stick around beyond altered states and pure consciousness experiences, it's chop wood carry water but not experiencing it as a bummer
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clarity & compassion replaces anger wisdom replaces ignorance generosity replaces greed loving kindness replaces ill will
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Replying to @_StevenFan @QiaochuYuan
I'm trying to go a level beyond the 3rd dimensional trivialities brother.
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Replying to @_StevenFan @QiaochuYuan
All those feelings you mentioned. Every one of them.
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Replying to @_StevenFan @QiaochuYuan
I imagine my frame of reference as one of a fourth(or X) dimensional being beyond the energy patterns we recognize as emotions. These are all things we can observe and disassociate from. Maybe control. Emotions are Energy-Motions. They do not define or control me. Period.
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this is *excellent*! what an awesome rendering
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