Comments for The Granite http://waelalmahdi.com A solid foundation for products of the spirit. By Wael Al-Mahdi Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:56:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Mithraism and the Unconscious as Enemy by Creation of the Sun System and the Zodiac « The Tree of Life http://waelalmahdi.com/mithraism-and-the-unconscious-as-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-3653 Creation of the Sun System and the Zodiac « The Tree of Life Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:56:13 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=497#comment-3653 [...] In some reliefs the sacred bull bleeds wheat or grapes, symbolizing the paradox of the ability of the unconscious, even at is most evil, to heal after it harms. The killing of the bull is not a real-world death but an unconscious event that breathes life into a new psychological energy and outlook. But Mithras, this self-overcoming hero, is not alone in his daring act. Like all good heroes he has his sidekicks, the torchbearers, Cautes with his torch pointing up and Cautopates with his torch pointing down. They are his awareness of opposites, his ability to make distinctions, to discern opposites, and in their astral aspect symbolize his heavenly outlook. There is his dog too, lapping up the bull’s blood – his discipline, self-control, honed intellect, and the vital ability of self-obedience. On the scene is a serpent of wisdom and shrewdness, also drinking the life giving blood, for no quantum is wasted here. A sneaky scorpion sucks the ‘vim’ out of the bull’s genitals, literally ‘breaking his balls’ – energy that can be better utilized by the conscious hero Mithras. Mithraism and the Unconscious as Enemy [...] [...] In some reliefs the sacred bull bleeds wheat or grapes, symbolizing the paradox of the ability of the unconscious, even at is most evil, to heal after it harms. The killing of the bull is not a real-world death but an unconscious event that breathes life into a new psychological energy and outlook. But Mithras, this self-overcoming hero, is not alone in his daring act. Like all good heroes he has his sidekicks, the torchbearers, Cautes with his torch pointing up and Cautopates with his torch pointing down. They are his awareness of opposites, his ability to make distinctions, to discern opposites, and in their astral aspect symbolize his heavenly outlook. There is his dog too, lapping up the bull’s blood – his discipline, self-control, honed intellect, and the vital ability of self-obedience. On the scene is a serpent of wisdom and shrewdness, also drinking the life giving blood, for no quantum is wasted here. A sneaky scorpion sucks the ‘vim’ out of the bull’s genitals, literally ‘breaking his balls’ – energy that can be better utilized by the conscious hero Mithras. Mithraism and the Unconscious as Enemy [...]

]]> Comment on Five Things I learned from Nietzsche by admin http://waelalmahdi.com/thinglearnedfromnietzsche/comment-page-1/#comment-3649 admin Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:35:12 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=532#comment-3649 Thanks for pointing that out about Rand. But I do find her characterisation of William Edward Hickman, a sociopath killer wellknown during her time, as a 'real man', objectionable, on philosophical and moral grounds, as well as being objectionable for a holistic point of view. To reduce the totality of the human psyche to the ideal of 'other people don't exist for him' is scarcely defensible, in my opinion. Thanks for pointing that out about Rand. But I do find her characterisation of William Edward Hickman, a sociopath killer wellknown during her time, as a ‘real man’, objectionable, on philosophical and moral grounds, as well as being objectionable for a holistic point of view. To reduce the totality of the human psyche to the ideal of ‘other people don’t exist for him’ is scarcely defensible, in my opinion.

]]> Comment on Five Things I learned from Nietzsche by Cliff http://waelalmahdi.com/thinglearnedfromnietzsche/comment-page-1/#comment-3648 Cliff Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:11:56 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=532#comment-3648 Nice interpretation of Nietzsche in general, and I would say that I agree with many of your assertions with the exception of Rand. The foundation of her "Objectivism" philosophy is self reliance and self reliance was the first thing you learned from Nietzche. Ayn is mis-interpreted as well you see. Nice blog. Nice interpretation of Nietzsche in general, and I would say that I agree with many of your assertions with the exception of Rand. The foundation of her “Objectivism” philosophy is self reliance and self reliance was the first thing you learned from Nietzche. Ayn is mis-interpreted as well you see. Nice blog.

]]> Comment on Hiya-Biya (Greenery Ritually thrown into Sea by Children) by Anasuya http://waelalmahdi.com/211/comment-page-1/#comment-3646 Anasuya Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:22:44 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=211#comment-3646 I cannot find your article on Hiya Biya ... could you email it to me? Many thanks Anasuya I cannot find your article on Hiya Biya … could you email it to me?
Many thanks
Anasuya

]]> Comment on Nietzsche the Suffering Atheist by الوعي باللاوعي: نظرة شخصية إلى أفكار كارل يونغ http://waelalmahdi.com/nietzsche-suffering-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3645 الوعي باللاوعي: نظرة شخصية إلى أفكار كارل يونغ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:16:22 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=558#comment-3645 [...] كانت في عهد أجدادنا، والتي أشرتُ إليه سابقاً بتعبير the jinn are dead أي “لقد مات الجن” (لا يشير ذلك إلى موت جسدي، كما [...] [...] كانت في عهد أجدادنا، والتي أشرتُ إليه سابقاً بتعبير the jinn are dead أي “لقد مات الجن” (لا يشير ذلك إلى موت جسدي، كما [...]

]]> Comment on Amor Fati (Love of Fate) by Amor Fati: The Love of Your Fate | Richard Reeve http://waelalmahdi.com/amor-fati-love-of-fate/comment-page-1/#comment-3644 Amor Fati: The Love of Your Fate | Richard Reeve Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:18:12 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=237#comment-3644 [...] are each called to: “Play your ball with sturdy heart!” † A great measure is how accepting we are of when our complexes get the best of us [...] [...] are each called to: “Play your ball with sturdy heart!” † A great measure is how accepting we are of when our complexes get the best of us [...]

]]> Comment on The Sea Winds by admin http://waelalmahdi.com/the-sea-winds/comment-page-1/#comment-3643 admin Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:03:59 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=574#comment-3643 Thanks for adding my blog to your blogroll, Jean. And I'm glad that we have much in common - it makes it easier to understand certain very specific experiences, and to understand what the 'mother' is, in psychologicis. Your interest in the Mother is informative and enlightening. Thanks for adding my blog to your blogroll, Jean. And I’m glad that we have much in common – it makes it easier to understand certain very specific experiences, and to understand what the ‘mother’ is, in psychologicis.

Your interest in the Mother is informative and enlightening.

]]> Comment on Nietzsche the Suffering Atheist by Jean Raffa http://waelalmahdi.com/nietzsche-suffering-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3642 Jean Raffa Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:45:22 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=558#comment-3642 I really appreciate this thoughtful and articulate article, especially the comparison between Nietzsche and Kierkegaard. In response to your comment, "The other day I was asked by a friend how political activists can remain so strong despite the enormous pressure they’re under," I'd like to cite this quote from May Case, "No pressure, no diamonds." Your posts are precious gems. Jeanie I really appreciate this thoughtful and articulate article, especially the comparison between Nietzsche and Kierkegaard.

In response to your comment, “The other day I was asked by a friend how political activists can remain so strong despite the enormous pressure they’re under,” I’d like to cite this quote from May Case, “No pressure, no diamonds.”

Your posts are precious gems.

Jeanie

]]> Comment on The Sea Winds by jean raffa http://waelalmahdi.com/the-sea-winds/comment-page-1/#comment-3641 jean raffa Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:06:37 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=574#comment-3641 Thank you for letting me know about this post. I enjoyed reading the previous one as well and will be adding your blog to my blogroll. It seems we have much, at least in the way of temperament, in common. I suppose the human ego will always struggle against our mother, nature --- by which I mean not only matter but our own unconscious natures with their instincts and dreams, which are, of course, facts of nature --- even though our only hope of rest comes from making peace with her. Your poem is an elegant testament to her omniscience. Jeanie Thank you for letting me know about this post. I enjoyed reading the previous one as well and will be adding your blog to my blogroll. It seems we have much, at least in the way of temperament, in common. I suppose the human ego will always struggle against our mother, nature — by which I mean not only matter but our own unconscious natures with their instincts and dreams, which are, of course, facts of nature — even though our only hope of rest comes from making peace with her. Your poem is an elegant testament to her omniscience.

Jeanie

]]> Comment on Nietzsche the Suffering Atheist by admin http://waelalmahdi.com/nietzsche-suffering-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3640 admin Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:05:32 +0000 http://waelalmahdi.com/?p=558#comment-3640 Agreed. And again from Nietzsche: <em>Das Eine bin ich, das Andre sind meine Schriften</em> "I am one thing, my writings are another matter." Agreed. And again from Nietzsche: Das Eine bin ich, das Andre sind meine Schriften “I am one thing, my writings are another matter.”

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