My Ideals and Aims ANIL MITRA CONTENTS Being—infinite life—My Life, Death and Identity with the Universe: The Way Plans—sequential and concurrent activities Place, travel, and their planning Time, routine, and routine planning Appendix 3. Information backup Appendix 4. Reinstall Windows 2000
IdealShare headings, levels, and content to priorities.doc selectively Being—infinite life—My Life, Death and Identity with the Universe: The WayAn Open Life. Identity with Being in the present MeditationMeditative (mental process, quieting-so-as-to-listen) connection to Being—openness to ¥ and the ι (infinitesimal) Here meditation includes all aspects of communication The idea of the Material—the immediate / sensible and its extension through Science Being as that which Exists and as identical to Spirit which includes the material (in a more inclusive sense the material and the spiritual are identical but perhaps experienced as different) Holistic healthPhysical. Exercise, diet, fluids, rest. Allopathic (MD, DO, DDS) &OR other resources General. Holist and 12-step ProcessMeditation is incompletely separated from action and includes designs …this integrates design, planning, and plans DocumentsThis / brief priorities / Journey in Being as integral ActionAction is meditative process and includes intentional action. Action is not mere ‘material process’ Meditative review and design1. Review and change Review (template) form and contents—Template, Ideals, Material, Appendices (maintenance) The Ideals include Being and Process and therefore values and intentions (goals) Contents for priorities include all other priorities / planning / design documents Layout and automation: essence / material-intermediate-place-time; headings / matrix; hidden text; programming, Word-Access-Special Markup language 2. Other… SourcesInternet, literature, Journey in being-detail (§§The transformations through Investigations), and possibilities for reading and study Process—Journey: The PathToward substantial (material as Being) Identity with Being Dimensions and sourcesDimensions—review the division Ideas and Transformation from the metaphysics Ideas and Transformation are the two phases The old Organic and Social phases are now part of Transformation Sources—Folder: 2010 and after, index.html IdeasMetaphysics-Epistemology—foundation, Logic; Logic / grammar, mathematics, logics and set theory Cosmology—cosmological variety, fiction and Logic; Identity, Power, God… Applied Metaphysics—as metaphysics—as all Knowledge—, as envelope for disciplines and endeavors (ancient and modern)the ancient through modern disciplines and endeavors… The Disciplines and Endeavors as foundation-source-inspiration for Applied Metaphysics Special topics—(1) Foundations of the sciences—matter-energy, life, mind, society… (2) Symbolic systems, language and languages, (3) Traditional and participant-immersion analysis TransformationDimensions and resourcesDimensions—review Being-MNSPU Resources for the Journey—cultural resources: practitioners; literature, art, architecture, music; anthropology, history, mythology, religion, and sciences Transformation in BeingMetaphysics, dynamics as envelope / foundation; variety of being Systems and catalysts (standardize in Journey in being and dynamics, catalysts and catalytic states) Minimal sequence—system—of experiments The aim of experiment is to fully experience variety, identity, and Ideal Being [In the life of the spirit we are always at the beginning] The final aim of the minimal sequence is to show the journey of unending variety and Identity of All Being [I would prefer to show this by embodiment] Logistics of experiment, materials, travel, sharing and coordination Organic phaseNote. While the phases are currently separated for convenience, the organic and social phases are parts of transformation; publicity is part of the social phase Transformation: matter / organism ® organic (living) and psychic forms « Being Some topics—concepts from AI and A-Life Soft &OR hard &OR wet approaches, research Building &OR modeling &OR simulation Design &OR auto-evolution &OR tinkering Society, action, transformation, and sharing phaseShared journey and charisma—some aspects—holist-spiritual, social, political, economic, cultural Institutions: charismatic individuals and cultural leaders—spiritual, thought, art…; political, spiritual-religious-12 step… Networking: person, travel, phone, email, mail, blog, web… maintaining contacts The modern world: the situation, values and needs, change Approaches—Ideas, participation and immersion Sharing: publication and publicityPublication—versions: essential &OR detail, monograph &OR narrative &OR drama &OR dialog, general &OR special-technical audience Photography and photographs; audio-video Site—an essential version Web design Media—impromptu and prepared presenting; TV / Radio; Internet; Schools-Universities-Academic organizations-Churches Talking and public speaking Advertisement &OR networking Plans—sequential and concurrent activitiesThe main planning documents are (a) this, (b) priorities.doc, and (c) journey in-process 2012 and onward.doc. The index lists essential contents and planning Goal—IdeasFirst—list current topicsList and make a template for catalysts and systems The transformation of 2011 THEME—crisis and opportunity-transformation EARLIER—metaphysics, dynamics, the idea of religion JANUARY-APRIL—bringing together various and disparate elements, concrete idea of religion MAY-AUGUST—worked the idea of religion, clarified aspects the structure of the metaphysics and journey, the concepts of God, Power, and Mediate powers; meditation-in-action SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER—spirituality and its nature. Integration with the metaphysics its dynamics: spirituality, step programs, discrete and continuous transformation, meditation practice and meditation-in-action; foundation for practical and incremental spirituality; the duality of instincts for death and creation, the understanding that transparency (including openness to vulnerability) is a foundation for relations, charisma, and realization Second—Develop Ideas and Outlines ® WriteGoal—TransformationPreliminary—On SpiritualityI may—and have begun to—use ‘ideal’ for ‘spiritual’ In the ultimate, Spirit and Matter are identical Spirituality requires full metaphysics; proper address of fear Religion is shared, cumulative, charismatic spirituality (actual religions have patriarchal-institutional structures and may become corrupted) Conceiving, developing, and understanding spirituality requires a full metaphysics (even on the simplest notion of definition of spirituality) Spirituality is action? What does that mean? Spirituality includes action? But then, What is action? Is it mere intentional doing? In the meaning of action I would use, it would include doing and mind (including emotion) in interaction. Without thinking and feeling, there is no action. Without a spiritual attitude there is no spiritual action Possible levels of spirituality: (a) How the Universe is (metaphysics), and (b) my life and relations including relations to the Universe (practical). But from monadology (b) º (a) My death. Visualize my life-path and aims before and at my death. Determine time/ways/conditions =? enjoyment and usefulness/significance of my death The next item, Transformation, develops spirituality Transformation—Discrete and Incremental-continuousDiscrete transformation § Direct but may lack explicit clarity and foundation; outcome not always predicted or predictable § Provides finite transformation that the ‘continuous’ way shows but does not provide § Essential risk § Mystic-direct § Twelve step work; issue of shame; integrate steps with metaphysics-religion § Physical arts and the psychological aspects of self-defense—the idea of the warrior and issue of fear § Meditation—practice, meditation-in-action for focus, working through, articulation of transitory and permeable nature of self and so process-identity with the ultimate § Vision Quest § Social—shared transformation; reaching out; charisma and transparency (includes vulnerability) § Other catalysts and systems—e.g., fasting and risk… complete this—dynamics, catalysts and catalytic states.html Continuous transformation § Incremental—but leads to Universal Metaphysics, next § For change that is accessible and stable and permanent or reversible according to choice: trust over risk. A mode of continuous transformation is a rational-experiential-empirical approach—which has here been shown to show itself (pure, applied metaphysics). Includes traditional ideas (and sciences), Universal Metaphysics and its implied dynamics § Complementary to and framework for discrete transformations. E.g., integrates step-work and religion via metaphysics Special aspects of transformation § Building being, the Organic phase, and Design—see Organic phase § Sharing and society—and social-being action, and Design—(1) Shared process and transparency (charisma, vulnerability)—spiritual and material. Public speaking—speaking to audiences… networking, being open to ideas and what others say. (2) Immersion and participation (future of ‘science’). (3) Special groups. (4) The World Situation and needs—in relation to Ideals and Realism (incremental action, risk and bounds of explicit and process rationality) Foundation for transformation—planning § Select ideas from above and material foundation § Essential writing and ideas § Catalysts and systems § Home base and mobility Publication and publicity—see Publication and publicity for detailsPublish essential versions of Journey in Being Site and web design Media, special audiences and public speaking Network and advertise Material foundationEssential elements of meditation, holistic health, organic and social phases, publication Essential elements of the Ideas and Transformation Elements from Some options, and Material Foundation; emphasize mobility and minimizing property for travel / action in the world (nature, culture, society) Some optionsCulture-placeCounty—UniversePlace—continent, country, regional, city… | ocean CultureSpiritual—Native American and Siberian, The Religions, Other systems—12 step… Other—Work, Art… and Cuisine (all below) Wilds-world-natureCounty—WorldPlanning and itinerary, Humboldt, Nature places to visit Place—continent, country, regional, city… | ocean Local outdoor and exerciseLocal hike. Requa to Lagoon Creek, Redwood National Park—especially Lost Man Creek, Prairie Creek State Park, Patrick’s Point, Elk River Refuge and Headwaters Forest Running and biking (bike map). Above and—Hammond trail, Arcata marsh and community forest, Horse Mountain, Fickle Hill, Knee-land &Butler valley, Grizzly Creek Redwoods and south; Mad River, Clam, Moonstone, Samoa, and other beaches WorkSpecialization—software expertise and development |
engineering, energy and mathematics Kind of work—research and policy, technology, management, defense contracting Institutions—private, government | university, lab, think tank | employment agencies, headhunters Location—city, town, village | nature, wild, farm Place—continent, country, regional, city… Art, literature, music, drama and videoArt—drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography Humanities and literature—classics, history, languages, literature, performing and visual arts, philosophy, and religion Music—concepts and theory… Instruments—recorder, mandolin, guitar… Dramatic arts—drama & acting, speech, dance, cinema and video CuisineRegionalFar Eastern, Indian— Mughlai, Bengali, Marathi, Southern…, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, West Africa, Mediterranean, Europe, North America including Mexico and California ReferencesEthnic Cuisine: The Flavor Principle Cookbook, Elizabeth Rozin, 1973 Other… GeneralCater / have a restaurant with the best food but not for profit with a shop for books, specialty foods, and cookware… and classes Dishes—recipesBreads, grains, pulses and legumes, soups, vegetable / poultry / meat / seafood, dessert and sweats… Kinds of cookingBoiling and steaming, baking and oven, grill, pit, frying and sautéing, roasting, simmering, poaching, sun drying and cooking Meals—menusBreakfast, brunch, snacks, lunch, tea, dinner, feasts and parties… MaterialThis documentMay bring the section, Plans—sequential and concurrent activities, to the Material Foundation Share headings, levels, and content to priorities.doc selectively DocumentsJourney in BeingSupportDesign and document design for a journey in being Possibilities for reading and study Place, travel, and their planningHomeInspiration—layout for being and function Plants TownOne timeSingle jack earphone GeneralFood—breakfast: cereal, milk, fluids; dinner: rice, inst beans and vegetables… Ziploc dinners—and fluids; plants; toilet, incense, perfume, paper products, laundry, cleaning; medicines, glasses; clothing OutdoorHiking. Bivouac sack, straps-glasses, straps-replace poor ones, scissors, needle, stove base, large pack, poncho, scrubber, seam seal… Sleeping bag design—layering, ensolite or air mattress-insert General. Rain / wind pants and jackets; road / touring bike and panniers Rain pants as wind pants, straps for belt, air-pillow, bike rack, chair, cot, sleeping bag design— Food. Drier. Two types of hot meal—edible cold. Instant coffee ComputerCapability needs—e.g., multimedia software. Travel needs—solar receiver, WAN Social and culturalFriends Churches, 12 step Book stores, cafes… University Travel and mobilityLocal—Road, touring bike with panniers / cargo trailer World—Planning and itinerary Time, routine, and routine planningEveryday and weekMeditate, exercise, food-fluids, write, talks Supplies, chores Computer backup TownSee earlier section Notes. TodayOne time, as needed, month-year-death-eternityReview needs and aims... planning. Finances—expenses.xls Tax, Christmas Review | minimize—designs (these documents), attachments, things, diversions AppendicesShare headings, levels, and content to priorities.doc selectively. May link or omit Appendix 1. TemplateIdealBeing | Journey | Plans—sequential and concurrent activities | Some Options Material FoundationPlace, travel, and their planning | Time, routine, and routine planning AppendicesExpenses | Information and computer management Appendix 2. ExpensesMay redo / insert expenses.xls Appendix 3. Information backupMedia—paper, local storage, Internet ScheduleEvent, session—new and edited documents As needed—application data, templates and custom dictionaries, favorites… Data files—e.g. Quicken, Outlook, Favorites, Address Books… Installation, upgrade—the above, repair and setup disks Appendix 4. Reinstall Windows 2000PreparationHow to format, partition or re-format, re-partition a hard-drive including boot or system-drive; how to eliminate undesired items with a Windows 2000 re-install [clean] but without reformatting or repartitioning Multiple operating systems; partioningBackupDocuments (My Documents Shadow versions) and other files (pictures, favorites, templates); settings Options and programs—Outlook options, Quicken data, Word dictionaries, Installation files for Tweak-UI, Math-Type InstallationWindows 2000Using the Windows installation CD; partitioning; users; folder options Installing from Windows: Insert CD; …select Install new copy; upgrade to NTFS is optional; may delete / reformat partitions except the boot partition Install from CDBoot, F2 set CD as boot default [later: reset] Follow options: delete any / all partitions; repair; install new copy Install drivers from CD; the only problematic driver is the modem driver: Insert drivers CD, r-click My Computer, properties, ‘Hardware’ tab, Device Manager, expand ‘Other Devices;’ r-click ‘Simple Communications Controller;’ click ‘Properties,’ click ‘Reinstall driver;’ on ‘Upgrade Device Driver Wizard, click ‘Next,’ select ‘Search for a suitable driver for my device,’ click next, Check CD-ROM device, click Next, when ‘D:\...\WDXGAA.INF’ is found, click next Set start-Menu properties; desktop properties; folder options from Explorer Printers Installation of Programs [and data to backup]IE 6, blocking pop-ups, 128 bit security Microsoft Office: 1. Needed elements of Office 2000—Publisher; Small Business Edition tools, then 2. Latest version of Office—XP; related programs – Front Page VB5—and VB5 step by step; Hardcore VB / Advanced VB etc…, Visual Studio, Array Visualizer PK-Ware [zip] | Math-Type | Quicken; backup quicken profiles | Tweak-UI | Blender |