e-volved living

I immediately added the “Part 1″ to the title because this is such an all encompassing subject.  I’ve talked about it before (so that post will now become Part 1.a and this post Part 1.b) and I know there are many angles to cover, beyond what I touch on today.  The previous discussion was about choosing your approach to life, how you frame what the Universe serves up to you every day,  your attitude (I’ll choose an “attitude of gratitude” like Baron Baptiste cultivates!)  That is a good example of how karma/destiny/fate and free will are not mutually exclusive.  It’s highly debated amongst the compatibilists and determinists.

I believe, without having concrete evidence, that the Universe creates a basic framework for us to exist within.  My human brain can only philosophize about what determines that unique framework each of us is given, each moment of each day on this planet.  I do believe karma (past Choices and actions) is a large component of it.  There’s a lot happening that goes beyond the thought patterns and conscious experiences of the majority of humans.  These deep, deep, layers of matter and energy are theorized, deconstructed, and disagreed upon within the fields of physics and philosophy.  Where they intersect (metaphysics and quantum mechanics for example) is where reality is found.  At least that’s my take on it, right now…

So, that’s one  layer of choice we humans have: how to frame/approach the reality we are handed.  What I planned to talk about today was Intention (I like to capitalize it because it is So important) which is another layer of choice available to us.  Intention actually encompasses several choices, and they are: the path we walk on; the steps we take along the path; and the life we envision ourselves living.  That will have to wait for Part 2 of this series!