Reference: Postulate Mechanics
The following key words and definitions act as stable data that help understand the basics of the mind. The key words appearing in earlier chapters (words in square brackets) are not defined again. For all key words, please see PM: Glossary.
NOTE: “PM” is the abbreviation for Postulate Mechanics. The content of this subject is open to further refinement and update as long as they comply with the postulate of ONENESS.
[SENSATION]
[POSTULATE]
DATA
Anything sensed is data. A datum is basically an element of sensation. This datum exists because it is defined by a postulate. The postulate exists as an inherent part of the datum. Thus, data is a collection of elements of sensation/postulates. As data gets refined its forms changes from sensation to perception to memory to experience to knowledge to wisdom. Refinement of data consists of spotting and resolution of anomalies. This data is symbolized as graphics and language.
THOUGHT
A postulate is made up of the finest substance called thought. Thought forms the upper end of the spectrum of substance. As thoughts condense they gradually take on the characteristics of radiation and matter. Any object that we observe must have a thought component to have a form. Thoughts also appear as ideas, beliefs, opinions, speculations, etc., that can be sensed and dealt with mentally only. From the viewpoint of assimilation thoughts are very adaptable; but, they can become very rigid and difficult to assimilate when they form structures, such as, fixed ideas, rigid beliefs, etc. Thoughts are considered to occupy the spiritual domain but they also interact with the physical domain. This is observed in the body, where thoughts generate phenomenon, such as, emotions and efforts.
MIND
The complex capabilities expressed through the body are seen as the workings of a mind. The purpose of the mind is to be aware and to observe, spot and resolve anomalies. The anomalies may be found in the environment, or in the operation of the mind itself. It computes and directs the actions of the body. At the core of the mind lies the mental matrix.
MENTAL MATRIX
By definition, a matrix is a surrounding environment in which something develops. The mental matrix consists of a thought environment, and at the core of this environment are postulates. As soon as the mind senses something, the thought environment interacts with the sensations. It assimilates the sensations in real-time so they can be perceived clearly. Subsequently, perceptions are assimilated and stored as memories. Over time, memories are assimilated resulting in experience, knowledge and wisdom. The layers from sensations to wisdom become part of the mental matrix. This enables the mind to recall, imagine, reason and have consciousness.
[ASSIMILATION]
[ONENESS]
[ANOMALY]
INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence is the ability to spot anomalies and trace them all the way until resolved.
[PERCEPTION]
MEMORY
A memory comes up as a vivid picture when it is either recent or it has some charge (tension) on it. Usually any mild charge evaporates over time and the memory gets assimilated as experience and knowledge. After that, from such experience and knowledge, particulars can be visualized but their feel is different. Happy moments may be visualized relatively easily and accurately. The memory of those part of trauma that contain shock, pain and unconsciousness may at first appear as blanks; but they can be recalled over time when concentrated effort is applied. A person’s memory, and his ability to visualize, gets better as his ability to confront improves.
EXPERIENCE
Experience consists of sensations encountered directly in a subject. There is also second hand information that may be assimilated with direct experience. In general, the total content of the mental matrix may be referred to as experience.
[KNOWLEDGE]
WISDOM
Wisdom arises in the mind with the assimilation of experience. Wisdom provides one with the power to discern the actual situation quickly and find its optimum solution.
INTUITION
An intuition is the dawning of awareness of the postulate that underlies what the person has been looking at. All of a sudden a lot of things in that area start to make sense.
CONFRONT
To confront is to face without flinching or avoiding. Confront helps the person penetrate the suppositions and see the reality for what it is. When a person confronts he sees the anomaly clearly, and he is able to trace it all the way until it is resolved.
REASONING
Reasoning is looking more closely to determine where to look next to narrow the target. Sometimes, a situation is very complex with a large scope and many trails to follow. One follows each trail as far as one can. This may require postulating to fill gaps for the moment; but such postulates must be verified, or refined, as more observations become available. Resolution occurs when oneness (continuity, consistency and harmony) is attained for the whole situation.
[SUBJECT CLEARING]
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IMAGINATION
Imagination is the visualization of possible scenarios not actually presented to the physical senses. Imagination makes sense only to the degree it does not violate reality. Imagination can help resolve anomalies.
CONSCIOUSNESS
To be conscious is “to know together.” Consciousness is the level of awareness of the mind. It depends on the fineness and sophistication of assimilation. Sensations, perceptions, memories, experience, knowledge and wisdom—all contribute to consciousness.
ATTENTION
Attention is the ability to focus on any one part of the universe. But to efficiently do so, the attention should neither be fixed nor dispersed.
EMOTION
Emotion is the response of a life organism to a situation based on its general state of consciousness.
EFFORT
Effort is the exertion of physical or mental power to resolve a situation.
SANITY
Sanity is the soundness of the mind.
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