A M E T H Y S T
~ diversion ~
" Randolph Bourne's observation "war is the health of the state"
is familiar to most critics of militarism, but few have delved into why this is so.
Statism is dependent upon mass thinking which, in turn,
is essential to the creation of a collective, herd-oriented society.
Such pack-like behavior is reflected in the intellectual and spiritual passivity of people
whose mindsets are wrapped up more in images and appearances than in concrete reality.Such a collapse of the mind produces a society dominated by entertainment,
which places little burden on thinking, rather than critical inquiry,
which helps to explain why there has long been a symbiotic relationship
between the entertainment industry and political systems.Entertainment fosters a passive consciousness, a willingness to "suspend our disbelief."
Its purpose is to generate amusement, a word that is synonymous with "diversion,"
meaning "to distract the attention of."
The common reference to movies as a form of "escape" from reality, reflects this function.Government officials know what every magician knows, namely,
that to carry out their illusions,
they must divert the audience's attention from their hidden purposes..."
"Politics and War As Entertainment" by Butler Shaffer
so ? does this do the trick ?
how does this answer your request ?take your hat off and stick around a moment,
this isn't just to razzle and dazzle
still no light ?
come, let us climb thru the debris of construction, together
and sift through the tacky tactics of modern strategy & expectations
let me entertain you, let me make you smile...
because eiLight cares!here, a host of leads:
amethyst = "not drunk", "sober"
this gem is said to:
brings clarity and calm to the agitated and confused mind
enhances the higher mind and intuition
gives will power to control passion and overcome negative habits and attachmentswhat ? isn't your mind working anymore ?
what about your "critical inquiry", your capacity to see clearly,
to analyze objectively, to decide, to will
it may be necessary nowjust looking to be thrilled & entertained, day and night
scared out of your wits or high as a kite
oh, the fear, loathing, drama, sheer dizziness !
the terrible evilness of it all ! the haunting beauty !
the end of the world !see that wicked one over THERE
that one causing ALL the trouble !
how lucky to be one of the GOOD guys,
how fortunate to know best, to be RIGHT.what relief, what soothing comfort
to be spoon-fed reality
what relief, what soothing comfort
to flee realitywho is the "governement" ?
maybe just your inner saturn running amok ?
trying to give it to you
hook, line and sinker
thru fear and uncertainty.
who is the "magicien" with a secret agenda ?
an inner or outer mercurial trickster ?
just diverting you from the real problem
and from the necessary solution.what/who is manipulating or being manipulated ?
who are you blaming ?
are you carrying blame ?
where is it taking you ?
what is your claim, your stand, your combat ?
what is your distraction, your frantic ranting & raving ?
where is your lack of sobriety ?how are you being diverted from truth ?
truth ?! what truth ?!projection / diversion / fantasy / fiction / escape
the mind slip-sliding, far from center
sterile, even dangerous, conflict
inside and outand true, indeed, nothing is perfect
well well well
only you know what's going on here
unlock the enigma,
set down the remote, your grief, your pain,
set down your glass, your credit card, your shame
lay aside your wishful thinking
and with sober resolve
quantum leap gently, there's a nice view
take a picture, post it in your memory banks
