Hello people. What ? stuck with the title yet. No doubt in it !
This is one word, we do use out loud with friends and out in heart (obviously to an idiot or an act of idiot-ism). Wow, the root word really has a variable use ! I find "idiosyncratic" ultra-sophisticated ;p
Curiosity question: Why to be so interested in idiot-ism?
I will give you a twist, as I said in my previous post http://onthewaywithanalogs.blogspot.in/2016/02/031-perceive-your-perception.html
So with regards to idiotism, Gurdjieff, seeker after the truth (1866- 1949) Click here to know more said particular 'idiosyncridiosyncrasy' of a person, which holds him back from 'wholeness' of being and which chains him to mechanical behavior. The number of toasts reflects the platonic scale or chain of being between god and man, that is, the orbits of the seven visible planets and the musical proportions their distance from each other describes. In simple words, An idiot is a person who is trying to find joy where joy does not exist at all, who is trying to search for something which he has never lost in the first place. The enlightened person is one who has looked into his being before searching for anything anywhere else. It is better to look in your own house. He has looked in and has found it there. Now his search has disappeared.
He mentioned types of idiots in the form of categories. He discussed these categories in his circles as a part of custom. You categorize yourself. Then discuss upon its sub - categories and take part in philosophical discussions. For example : square idiot which means person who keeps on changing directions; doubting idiot : one who doubts a lot; round idiot and on up to 16 in which we as an individual can categorize our self and try to become a preceding idiot. For example : if I consider myself as an arch idiot(at 3rd position)...I will try to become a super idiot(at 2nd position).
once person reaches to be no. 1 idiot, then one has to become 17th idiot. Then 18th, 19th and 20th follow spiritual hierarchy for Godly men and God self. His teachings are considered as reaching over one's biases and pre-conceived notions.
This idea leads to two things:
a) Absurdity......types of idiots. Oh great ! Now I have to become one and achieve to be a better idiot according to some belief !!! In the end, still an idiot ! Perfect.
b) I say...why not. If practicing this belief reveals you with your inner self and gives you strength to achieve inner potentials...then why not !
The irrespective goal for all of us is to get connected with the most inner self of us - the *soul* self ! Be through any practices. For some, their work is worship, for others rituals and prayers is the way, for others its meditating ! Some might want to give Gurjieff's philosophy a try. His circles are active in different part of the countries.
Curiosity quotient: Your mind might still hover at **Any practice !** The answer is NO. The practice or act which is morally correct. And what is morally correct ? That is up to you. It is the variable and a sensitive feature ! For me, standing not in a queue is morally incorrect. For few, the way you speak. for others getting hair colored or getting tattooed n on n on, never ending list including today's sensitive talks regarding religion teachings and preaching !
So you either become an idiot, or accept that you are an idiot or just NOT... just be who you are and thrive to become the better you !
Till then keep rising and shining !
Have a good day all !
You know more about Gurdjieff's teachings and philosophies, do enlighten us with your knowledge.
