With that said, I would appreciate some additional discussion on traditional biomass as a form of energy - I think it is might just be the most sustainable, but that is just a hunch I'll keep to myself unless the discourse improves....so I wait here impatiently.
Will do. In my mind, the next instalment, or maybe one after should go through the sources and the role they play. I actually have a store of wood, so, I think that you and I will have common grounds on the understanding its utility in the coming winters. However, I think that perhaps I may have a different spin on biomass, and how it maybe sidelined as a historical relic, by the elitist, and because of that, it may become the most locally accessible energy source, for the people, if the centralized tyranny become fully realized in the hands of the elitists. They could try to make biomass illegal, using stories around clean air and greeness, to curtail its use. I think that will be quite difficult though.
As to the idea of sustainability, I think that it will require an article of its own. For sustainability, to me, is a process. To think that trees grow so burning them will be OK since we can grow more, it to me a little dangerous. It requires a close understanding of the process and of the effort required to make that statement practicable. There is consideration of what occurs over time with the soil, we need to make sure we do not abuse that heritage for the coming generations. What is the balance between what we can use and what we need to replant to sustain the forests, both practically and aesthetically. I'm just putting down a few ideas as these biological systems are truly complex and for mere mortals it really our trial and error that gives us even a feel of what is sustainability. There have been entire population centres that failed because of over use of biomass, after all.
I think the best way to fully appreciate and get the most value out of coal is to "burn it slow"....then even the coal feels like it is being used proper - know what I mean?
Cause you must know, coal holds so many elements within - holds these elements close and tis a waste to oxidize something held close by life long ago don't you think?
Not only do you try to understand our existence intellectually, you also have an artistic bent. I think I feel the the idea you are putting across rather than understand. To me, many people and civilizations in the past hold that wonder and respect for the world that sustains them.
I'm familiar enough with geology that the existence of all those creatures of the past through the process of time and movement extends a hand to keep me warm and a promise of a better tomorrow, if, we except the gift humbly, with respect and wonder.
The geological time scale, teaches me how ephemeral I am, and all of humanity for that matter, how every small existence and struggle through life, does not start nor end with just the desires of the present. I hope when my current manifestation is over and am transformed, I will not have made things worse and if I become a lump of coal, those who warm themselves at the flame will have a chance to be better and maybe even see their relationship with the humble piece of coal. However, there are those, the elitists, who would leave this world a radioactive wasteland or a soulless source for their plunder and abuse.
As I have written about in the past, we have, in our hands, the chance to create heaven or hell here on earth. Currently, the pride and greed driven activities is ascendant and seem to be leaving Eden far behind.
There is no way to leave Eden behind. Can't be done. We imagined it, so it is and why does it have to be a far away place some might ponder, but more important is to make a difference in the here and now on a local level - that is all one can do and that is my plan.
Well, you do make me think. Thanks for the discussion.
As you say, Eden being an idea of the mind and for me yearning of the soul, so, cannot be left behind. The soulless elitist have severed their link to Eden so for those the idea of Eden can be conveniently filed as a quaint story of fuzzy animals and other fanciful denizens, and, stored in the back of their minds as just another tool to use against the peasants.
The lack of such a compass for these people allows them more degrees of freedom to cause harm. To not recognize, independent of your spiritual leaning, that ignoring your moral/spiritual/enlightenment compass is to be an aimless beast of the weakness of the flesh and you will be led far from Eden. At least that was the what I was trying to get across.
Since I felt we were now discussing spiritual ideas, the words needed to create some idea of what we are trying to share requires words built-up from our past spiritual traditions. I think that these ideas, as you say, give us hints of what and why we need to try to strive for.
I do find real world concepts are far easier to communicate about and the rest is mostly a personal journey.
As stated in the article (too bad I can't put this in italics):\
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It is my view, that, if energy is curtailed in any significant way, it is the centralized big money entities that will suffer the most and we the people will be forced to shoulder the guilt and punished for the hare brained agendas of “the elite” as shown in this article.
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When it comes to the so called "elite", I prefer to refer to them as elitist, because they are not elite to me - they are only elite in their own minds and the energy they been wasting with all their foolish actions is soon going to be preserved when we, the peasants of the world, are done with the elitist who care not for the "perceived peasants" in their evidently misguided imagination. So, from a terminology standpoint, I would like to request that you refer to them as "elitist" versus "elite". They are not elite, and in fact as I suspect you already understand, they are the root cause of so many problems today. Needless problems and it is a shame upon them and to the drain of ignominy they will flow - one at a time.
That is a great suggestion. "Elitist" it shall be. I originally used the words "the elite" that has been commonly ascribed to the narcissist, philantropatic, tyrannical individuals that work trough their proxies to promote their failed agendas. So I just put quotes around them to indicate the words are quoited and does not bear the same meaning to me. I even wrote a short note about "freedom and democracy" and how those words have come to mean human suffering in so many parts of the world and is seen as a modern curse. I think the words "the elite" will become viewed negatively as well. It could be used as "be good kids, or , 'the elite' will come and get you".
Appreciate the encouragement. I feel fortunate to share whatever small observations along my journey. Even if it was an empty road, the words solidify some ideas in my own head and it provides me with a chance to grow. It is even better when a fellow traveller shares their view and is kind enough to encourage me to keep going.
With that said, I would appreciate some additional discussion on traditional biomass as a form of energy - I think it is might just be the most sustainable, but that is just a hunch I'll keep to myself unless the discourse improves....so I wait here impatiently.
Yours truly,
BK
Will do. In my mind, the next instalment, or maybe one after should go through the sources and the role they play. I actually have a store of wood, so, I think that you and I will have common grounds on the understanding its utility in the coming winters. However, I think that perhaps I may have a different spin on biomass, and how it maybe sidelined as a historical relic, by the elitist, and because of that, it may become the most locally accessible energy source, for the people, if the centralized tyranny become fully realized in the hands of the elitists. They could try to make biomass illegal, using stories around clean air and greeness, to curtail its use. I think that will be quite difficult though.
As to the idea of sustainability, I think that it will require an article of its own. For sustainability, to me, is a process. To think that trees grow so burning them will be OK since we can grow more, it to me a little dangerous. It requires a close understanding of the process and of the effort required to make that statement practicable. There is consideration of what occurs over time with the soil, we need to make sure we do not abuse that heritage for the coming generations. What is the balance between what we can use and what we need to replant to sustain the forests, both practically and aesthetically. I'm just putting down a few ideas as these biological systems are truly complex and for mere mortals it really our trial and error that gives us even a feel of what is sustainability. There have been entire population centres that failed because of over use of biomass, after all.
I think the best way to fully appreciate and get the most value out of coal is to "burn it slow"....then even the coal feels like it is being used proper - know what I mean?
(smiley face if i could make 1)
Ken
Cause you must know, coal holds so many elements within - holds these elements close and tis a waste to oxidize something held close by life long ago don't you think?
Not only do you try to understand our existence intellectually, you also have an artistic bent. I think I feel the the idea you are putting across rather than understand. To me, many people and civilizations in the past hold that wonder and respect for the world that sustains them.
I'm familiar enough with geology that the existence of all those creatures of the past through the process of time and movement extends a hand to keep me warm and a promise of a better tomorrow, if, we except the gift humbly, with respect and wonder.
The geological time scale, teaches me how ephemeral I am, and all of humanity for that matter, how every small existence and struggle through life, does not start nor end with just the desires of the present. I hope when my current manifestation is over and am transformed, I will not have made things worse and if I become a lump of coal, those who warm themselves at the flame will have a chance to be better and maybe even see their relationship with the humble piece of coal. However, there are those, the elitists, who would leave this world a radioactive wasteland or a soulless source for their plunder and abuse.
As I have written about in the past, we have, in our hands, the chance to create heaven or hell here on earth. Currently, the pride and greed driven activities is ascendant and seem to be leaving Eden far behind.
There is no way to leave Eden behind. Can't be done. We imagined it, so it is and why does it have to be a far away place some might ponder, but more important is to make a difference in the here and now on a local level - that is all one can do and that is my plan.
Well, you do make me think. Thanks for the discussion.
As you say, Eden being an idea of the mind and for me yearning of the soul, so, cannot be left behind. The soulless elitist have severed their link to Eden so for those the idea of Eden can be conveniently filed as a quaint story of fuzzy animals and other fanciful denizens, and, stored in the back of their minds as just another tool to use against the peasants.
The lack of such a compass for these people allows them more degrees of freedom to cause harm. To not recognize, independent of your spiritual leaning, that ignoring your moral/spiritual/enlightenment compass is to be an aimless beast of the weakness of the flesh and you will be led far from Eden. At least that was the what I was trying to get across.
Since I felt we were now discussing spiritual ideas, the words needed to create some idea of what we are trying to share requires words built-up from our past spiritual traditions. I think that these ideas, as you say, give us hints of what and why we need to try to strive for.
I do find real world concepts are far easier to communicate about and the rest is mostly a personal journey.
As stated in the article (too bad I can't put this in italics):\
~
It is my view, that, if energy is curtailed in any significant way, it is the centralized big money entities that will suffer the most and we the people will be forced to shoulder the guilt and punished for the hare brained agendas of “the elite” as shown in this article.
~
When it comes to the so called "elite", I prefer to refer to them as elitist, because they are not elite to me - they are only elite in their own minds and the energy they been wasting with all their foolish actions is soon going to be preserved when we, the peasants of the world, are done with the elitist who care not for the "perceived peasants" in their evidently misguided imagination. So, from a terminology standpoint, I would like to request that you refer to them as "elitist" versus "elite". They are not elite, and in fact as I suspect you already understand, they are the root cause of so many problems today. Needless problems and it is a shame upon them and to the drain of ignominy they will flow - one at a time.
Yours Truly,
BK
That is a great suggestion. "Elitist" it shall be. I originally used the words "the elite" that has been commonly ascribed to the narcissist, philantropatic, tyrannical individuals that work trough their proxies to promote their failed agendas. So I just put quotes around them to indicate the words are quoited and does not bear the same meaning to me. I even wrote a short note about "freedom and democracy" and how those words have come to mean human suffering in so many parts of the world and is seen as a modern curse. I think the words "the elite" will become viewed negatively as well. It could be used as "be good kids, or , 'the elite' will come and get you".
It seems goofy to me the world we live in when charts and data can't be taken at face value, but that is the world we live in and semantics matter.
I think this is a great article and I appreciate your wisdom, so please keep sharing with us what you think.
Ken
Appreciate the encouragement. I feel fortunate to share whatever small observations along my journey. Even if it was an empty road, the words solidify some ideas in my own head and it provides me with a chance to grow. It is even better when a fellow traveller shares their view and is kind enough to encourage me to keep going.