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**anaisdannyxys** · 06-16-2012, 08:52 AM

State of being? How does that differ from State of Mind?

Of course it depends on what your definition of these words are, there could be no difference. But here's an example of how it could be different:

Animals have a state of being, but no state of mind. They are perfectly immersed in what they do..they exist only in the present. When they are happy, they can't be happier. When they hunt, they can't be more deadly. All this is possible for them with no mind, albeit compared to men much more simple. Men have what's described above, as well as a rational mind. The rational mind is like a tool or computer we have at out disposal.

The State of Mind is an outward manifestation of the State of Being.

For me, I understand why it's so hard to change one's state of mind. It's not because of the position you're in, or what your prospects are for the future. It's because of what you ARE - for most people it's miserable and weak. For the mind to change it's state of mind, there has to be reason. There is no reason behind being a warrior or a victim, it's just what you choose to be.

06-16-2012, 08:52 AM	#33
anaisdannyxys Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	State of being? How does that differ from State of Mind? Of course it depends on what your definition of these words are, there could be no difference. But here's an example of how it could be different: Animals have a state of being, but no state of mind. They are perfectly immersed in what they do..they exist only in the present. When they are happy, they can't be happier. When they hunt, they can't be more deadly. All this is possible for them with no mind, albeit compared to men much more simple. Men have what's described above, as well as a rational mind. The rational mind is like a tool or computer we have at out disposal. The State of Mind is an outward manifestation of the State of Being. For me, I understand why it's so hard to change one's state of mind. It's not because of the position you're in, or what your prospects are for the future. It's because of what you ARE - for most people it's miserable and weak. For the mind to change it's state of mind, there has to be reason. There is no reason behind being a warrior or a victim, it's just what you choose to be.
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