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. 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 assimilated 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 stored and become the source of memories. Over time, memories are assimilated resulting in experience, knowledge and wisdom. 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
Memory is recalling perceptions assimilated in the past. Upon recall, a memory comes up almost instantly when the person can confront its subject easily. For example, when you recall a happy moment, the memory of such a moment will come up almost immediately. Memories improve as the person’s 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 consists of methods of determining where to look. Sometimes an “anomaly” is a complex situation with a very large scope. It may consist of many anomalies. In fact, a complex situation may have multiple layers of different anomalies. Each anomaly may require a different trail to follow until it is resolved. So, for a complex situation, it becomes important to know where to look next to resolve it in the most efficient and optimum way possible. Different methods of reasoning are possible.
[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
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 mental process of directing the awareness to a point of interest. 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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