Emotions are the lowest form of consciousness

Very True! So to be emotionless is to be NOT aware and hence to be under the control of other forces! :)

Last Edited by Ozicell on 02/18/2013 10:18 AM

Great post OP, I can completely relate to that. Just this morning I got up very emotional due to some silly relationship issues, and I was immeadiately aware at how "foreign" to myself this state is. I still feel it, though trying to observe, not suppress...not get tangled with it. These emotions almost feel like an entity in themselves...hard to explain in words.

Humans are not able to be emphatic to others without BEING AWARE of their emotions. Just by being emotional does not mean one will be emphatic.

Don´t be silly, painting was a very effective way to channel emotions with awareness.

OP here. Read the article in the link. The words I quoted are not saying to become a robot. I think if you examine the role of emotion in life you will find that it is detrimental. This information, properly understood, will help you make yourself less like a robot. Let your higher mind rule. Emotions have some value, but they are a lower form of consciousness and must not be the ruler of your mind.

5* OP great thread.

^ ^ ^ THIS

it could not. but you speak of the state being when one resides in one's heart (4th center)

emotions referred in the thread are in fact instinctual/animalistic emotions/ and a dysfunctional (e.g. repressed) instinctual center can lead to psychopaths.

i've read in a book (leftinthedark.org) that according to research most psychopaths suffer from low levels of serotonine combined with high levels of testosterone

Hey! I like my ego, as it gives me some spit when I need it. I also like my emotions as I learn off them and makes me stronger. We are the ones that are in control, not the emotions or the ego.

Enlightenment comes.

OK READ IT!!!

So are we to be unaffected by the mass murderer? Or the rapist or the child molester? What about the dying millions who are denied the abundance that is thrown away under the guise of health that in reality could provide sustenance for those millions and their suffering children.

It is the desensitisation to these things that for some has made this life HELL on Earth!

To let my HIGHER MIND rule is to be guided BY MY EMOTIONS and not abandoning them!

And I thought "Jersey Shore" was the lowest form of consciousness.

Maybe everyone should just take some Prozium doses and have absolutely no emotions at all .. and if they stop taking the prozium regiments and show emotion or feelings they should be shot on the spot. no trial , no judge.

COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS

The shrubs and the grass were covered with the dew of the night. In the first rays of the morning sun, the dewdrops glistened with all the colors of the rainbow. The Master cherished the early hours of the dawn in which one can hear the first song which heralds the new day.

When we finished our prayers and giving of thanks, we sat down in a meadow which was filled with the fragrance of flowers and herbs. After we sat in silence, contemplating upon this day - so sublime and so unique - someone asked the Master about the different kinds of con-sciousness.

The Master said:

"The minerals and plants have a subconsciousness; the animals have conscious awareness; and man - a self or ego consciousness. Within I each higher level of the natural kingdom, the other lower degrees of consciousness are included as well. Man - who is characterized by his egoconsciousness - has a subconsciousness and conscious awareness as well.

"The subconsciousness includes many Divine processes, including the guidance of the Angelic hierarchy for example. The thoughts and energy of the Angelic hierarchy manifest through all beings. It is this which creates the subconsciousness: the treasury of the past.

"Ego consciousness is a singular process of the individual. Whenever a person thinks and desires to comprehend the meaning of Life, he makes use of this consciousness. All degrees of Consciousness above the ego consciousness are referred to as the 'Supraconsciousness.' There are moments when man is in communion with the Cosmic Consciousness which is one of the levels of Supraconsciousness.

"Ego consciousness does not yet exist in animals. Human consciousness is different in that man is conscious of himself as an individual. When man is inspired by the Cosmic Consciousness, he will experience the Oneness of Life; he begins to look at Nature as one living organism, the cells of which are vital: the plants, the animals, the human beings - altogether, these constitute One Body.

"When a person first enters into the Cosmic Consciousness, new centers in the brain with new capabilities will begin to develop. Man's level of development is determined by his level of consciousness. Until man develops the ability to commune with the Cosmic Consciousness, he will be elated in one moment and sorrowful in the next. The mere fact that he has entered into the Cosmic Consciousness does not indicate that he has attained or comprehended everything: levels of understanding exist there as well. And yet, he will be able - at least in part - to eliminate some of the hardships of his existence. For as long as man lives by his ego consciousness, he will continue to live in constant fear and anxiety of what will happen to him. Man has lived by his ego consciousness for many years. The time has come for him to enter into the Cosmic Consciousness.

"Scripture tells us, 'And God will create a new heaven and a new earth.' The new 'heaven' and the new 'earth' will be for those people who dwell within the Culture of Cosmic Consciousness. Today, the Light of Cosmic Consciousness is increasing. Man is more aware of his faults today than he ever has been during any other time. Man must rise above his ego consciousness that he may enter into the Cosmic Consciousness. Should he not, his existence will remain incomprehensible to him. Now is the time for man to enter into a higher Consciousness. Should he continue to live by his ego consciousness, he will never manifest those sublime thoughts and aspirations which abide within his soul and within his spirit. Man must develop those organs through which his sublime thoughts and feelings may be manifested. The moment in which he attains Cosmic Consciousness, he will begin to realize his aspirations."

A sister spoke about her perception of the Cosmic Consciousness.

The Master continued:

"The Cosmic Consciousness is an extremely dynamic state. One enters into that state of Consciousness when he begins to embrace all beings - from the least to the greatest - and becomes a transmitter of Love that all may be uplifted.

"All should work to attain the Cosmic Consciousness. The one who is 'born again in the Spirit' is the one who abides in Cosmic Consciousness. All can be in communion with such a man. Yet certain essential conditions are required that this time may come.

"Man is just now beginning to comprehend that he belongs to the Great Body of Life. Thus begins the awakening of the Cosmic Consciousness which strives to make all of humankind into One Family which is capable of working together and living in harmony."

therefore also god has sexual instincts and so on :D

Definition of terms is essential: (from wiki)

In psychology, philosophy, and their many subsets, emotion is the generic term for subjective, conscious experience that is characterized primarily by psychophysiological expressions, biological reactions, and mental states.

Emotion is often associated and considered reciprocally influential with mood, temperament, personality, disposition, and motivation,[citation needed] as well as influenced by hormones and neurotransmitters such as dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonin, oxytocin and cortisol.

Emotion is often the driving force behind motivation, positive or negative.[1] The physiology of emotion is closely linked to arousal of the nervous system with various states and strengths of arousal relating, apparently, to particular emotions. Although those acting primarily on emotion may seem as if they are not thinking, cognition is an important aspect of emotion, particularly the interpretation of events. For example, the experience of fear usually occurs in response to a threat. The cognition of danger and subsequent arousal of the nervous system (e.g. rapid heartbeat and breathing, sweating, muscle tension) is an integral component to the subsequent interpretation and labeling of that arousal as an emotional state.

Emotion is also linked to behavioral tendency. Research on emotion has increased significantly over the past two decades with many fields contributing including psychology, neuroscience, medicine, history, sociology, and even computer science.

The numerous theories that attempt to explain the origin, neurobiology, experience, and function of emotions have only fostered more intense research on this topic. The current research that is being conducted about the concept of emotion involves the development of materials that stimulate and elicit emotion. In addition PET scans and fMRI scans help study the affective processes in the brain.[2]
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Although the "seven deadly sins" are linked to a few of the emotions, many of the emotions cause us to act in virtuous ways.

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A long list of emotions:



Affection
Anger
Angst
Anguish
Annoyance
Anxiety
Apathy
Arousal
Awe
Boredom
Contempt
Contentment
Courage
Curiosity
Depression
Desire
Despair
Disappointment
Disgust
Distrust
Dread
Ecstasy
Embarrassment
Envy
Euphoria
Excitement
Fear
Frustration
Gratitude
Grief
Guilt
Happiness
Hatred
Hope
Horror
Hostility
Hurt
Hysteria
Indifference
Interest
Jealousy
Joy
Loathing
Loneliness
Love
Lust
Outrage
Panic
Passion
Pity
Pleasure
Pride
Rage
Regret
Remorse
Sadness
Satisfaction
Shame
Shock
Shyness
Sorrow
Suffering
Surprise
Terror
Trust
Wonder
Worry
Zeal
Zest

Your quality of life will improve greatly if you limit being around overly emotional people.

Those governed by their "passions", their "emotions", are given over to the "elemental spirits".

Wiki is a great source to quote but not accurate. However, emotions fall into TWO categories - Fear and Love! ALL of those quoted emotions will fall under one of those categories!

You're quite right about that..

The "emotions" are used to motivate carnal human responses. Be these responses positive or negative, black or white, yin or yang, they are all centered in the "human way of thinking", which is NOT the Holy Spirits way of thinking.

That's what makes humans differ from machines.

Goodnight! Take it as you will, without emotion you wont even recognise the intent as they will just be words! But with emotion, you will recognise the best wishes that have been extended to you! Have a nice life! Again, without emotions, this means nothing, but with emotions, you will receive the best wishes directed to you.

The choice is yours!

Buy for now! :)

Instincts and urges are the lowest forms of consciousness - true emotion not feeding off an urge of mans animal brain, bridge the gap between between the intellect and consciousness. It drives free will and prevents us from being like robots programmed to behave like reptiles on urge and instinct alone.

So when a man observes his wife giving birth he needs to experience the moment of his child's birth in a logical scientific way. He should pat her on the head and say, "Nice job babe pushing out those pups, I'm heading to Starbucks now".

No Emotion = No Empathy.

Bliss and Ecstasy are emotion of the highest order.

No emotion no happy.

A lot of emotional people know how to have fun and are spontaneous. They are in touch with their heart, with the good and bad, but that doesn't make them any worse than the ordinary Joe.

I guess you are an expert of profiling now, and a psychic.

But love is felt by emotions... doesn't make sense.

We are animals, not robots. You cannot expect people to not have emotions... it's part of HAVING A SOUL.

pathy(emotion)=sociopath

I am, or used to be a very emotional person. Trying really hard to watch this in my life, still it is a part of my nature, many planets in cancer and water in my natal chart.

Excuse me....

Lack of empathy(emotion)=sociopath