Ideal Scene and Stats of Subject Clearing

Reference: Course on Subject Clearing

The logic of Subject Clearing can be defined by its purpose.  We may then develop the ideal scene from that purpose.  

(1) The purpose of Subject Clearing is to clarify the subject one is interested in. This may include the subject of life.

(2) The ideal scene of Subject Clearing is having a clarity that is continuous, consistent and harmonious throughout all those subjects that one is interested in.

This means, that any lack of clarity in any subject is an anomaly that needs to be resolved. A major obfuscation will be a situation; and it would require tracking down the anomalies and discovering WHY that obfuscation is there.

Any discovery of such a WHY will bring one face to face with some irrationality. That irrationality could be seen as an assumption or a fixed idea. Prejudiced people are suffering mainly from an “idée fixe.” The strange part of it is that the “idée fixe” they think they have isn’t the one they do have. They have to discover that “idée fixe” themselves to be free of it. So, subject clearing can be of great help.

To measure the progress with Subject Clearing we need some method that is free of opinions. The best measure would be some kind of statistics that can be documented and compared. We may state such statistic as follows:

(3) Progress with Subject Clearing can be measured by the number of anomalies discovered and resolved.

Such a statistic may be kept on a daily basis, and charted weekly on a graph. Rising statistics will show how the ideal scene of clarity is being approached by a person. Any decline would mean that either the Subject Clearing is not being used or one needs to increase the depth of diving in a subject, or increase the variety of subjects to work with. 

You may start your subject clearing today.

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Introduction to the Universe

Reference: The Universe and Physical Elements

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More than just Physical

The universe appears to be made of matter, energy, space and time, but there is a lot more to it. The “physical” is only one dimension of this universe. This is the dimension that science has focused on. Other dimensions of this universe have been touched upon in religion, but they have not been explored with as much precision.

By definition, the universe includes everything. Nothing is excluded from the universe. In mathematical terms, a universal set contains all other sets as subsets. 

The universe includes everything whether physical, metaphysical, real, imaginary, postulated or speculated. 

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The Universe and God

The universe shall consist not only of the creation, but of the creator also. Religions in the West separate the universe from God, implying that the universe does not include the spiritual aspect of God. No wonder we have a limited concept of the universe.

But the “physical” and “spiritual” are simply two different dimensions of the universe that we visualize and experience. The actual universe is much, much more. It would include everything that we have experienced as body, mind and spirit and even what we haven’t.

God is not excluded from the universe. Eastern religions confirm this.

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Only One Universe

The word UNIVERSE is derived from a Latin word that meant “entire, all, literally, turned into one”. In science we have the theory of “multiple universes”; but these theorists seem to be missing the fact that a collection of “universes” will simply make a larger universe. No matter how discrete the parts of the universe may appear, they all are connected at some level. There is no absolute separation between these “multiverses.”

Even though we do not know about the whole universe, we can expect it to be an integrated whole. Like the clarity and reality, which we examined earlier in The Ideal Scene of LOGIC, the universe, too, is continuous, consistent and harmonious. it is our inadequate perceptions that introduce discontinuity, inconsistency and disharmony to it. In other words, anomalies exist because of our flawed perception. Science has been investigating such anomalies and have come up with fantastic discoveries. But, unfortunately, science has yet to explore dimensions other than the physical.

The universe is a single entity that is continuous, consistent and harmonious.

Science tries to hide the spiritual component under the definition of energy. In the ultimate sense, energy is perceived as motion, but nothing is pushing energy from outside. Energy has its own innate impulse. It may be just that there is more to know about energy. Science is definitely moving in that direction.

The physical and spiritual aspects of the universe are integrated with each other.

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Anomaly

In Scientology, Hubbard makes a fundamental assumption in his Theta-MEST theory as follows,

“It is now considered that the origin of MEST lies with theta itself, and that MEST, as we know the physical universe, is a product of theta.”

Here, Theta represents “spiritual” and MEST represents “physical.” This presents an anomaly. This anomaly may be resolved as follows.

Neither Physical is a product of Spiritual, nor Spiritual is a product of Physical. Spiritual and Physical simply represent the two dimensions of the universe.

The basis of this anomaly may lie in the observation that the electromagnetic energy gradually condenses into matter. The electromagnetic energy becomes increasingly “viscous” (increases in frequency and decreases in wavelength), as we move up the electromagnetic spectrum. At the top of this spectrum we find matter. This whole spectrum represents the substance of this universe. The visible energy is as much physical as the matter is. Below the electromagnetic spectrum, we may find the “thought spectrum” which may resemble the Tone Scale in Scientology.

References:

  1. The Postulates 1 – 5
  2. Multiverse and Universe
  3. The Statement of Theta-MEST Theory

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The Universe and Physical Elements

Reference: Course on Subject Clearing

  1. Introduction to the Universe
  2. The Nature of the Universe
  3. The Cyclic Universe
  4. The Nature of Matter
  5. The Nature of Energy
  6. The Nature of Space
  7. The Nature of Time

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The Ideal Scene of LOGIC

Reference: Course on Subject Clearing

[NOTE: My acknowledgement goes to L Ron Hubbard. I have freely borrowed from his writings to build up on them.]

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Logic

The entire concept of an Ideal Scene for any activity is really a clean statement of its PURPOSE. (Data Series #12)

Logic is how we think. Logic is the tool we use to find answers. The purpose of Logic is to solve problems, situations, and mysteries. Logic helps us penetrate through the fog, and see what is really there. In general, Logic is any method or procedure that assists us in “seeing things as they are” or AS-ISNESS.

If we do not see things as they are, then there is ALTER-ISNESS. If we simply refuse to accept what is there, then it is NOT-ISNESS. The correct logic shall recognize ALTER-ISNESS and NOT-ISNESS for what they are; at which point they will be replaced by AS-ISNESS. Thus,

Logic reinstates the reality by eliminating ALTER-ISNESS and NOT-ISNESS.

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Logic and Reality

Reality is the IS-NESS of things. It is how we perceive the “external world.” As ALTER-ISNESS and NOT-ISNESS are eliminated, we start to see the natural ONENESS of reality. This ONENESS is manifested in the continuity, consistency and harmony of reality. This provides the Ideal Scene for logic.

The Ideal Scene of Logic is the continuity, consistency and harmony of reality.

This means that any discontinuity, inconsistency, or disharmony would be a departure from the ideal scene of logic, and therefore, it would be an illogic.

A discontinuity, inconsistency, or disharmony present in reality is an illogic.

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Anomaly

In Subject Clearing, we identify anything illogical as an anomaly. An anomaly will always fall into one of the three primary categories: discontinuity, inconsistency, or disharmony. Therefore, we may define “anomalies” as follows: 

An anomaly may appear as discontinuity (missing data), inconsistency (contradictory data), or disharmony (arbitrary data) in what we observe.

When something is unclear in the mind, that flags the presence of an anomaly. The outward form of it could appear as a doubt, confusion or perplexity, but the actual anomaly would be  a discontinuity, inconsistency, or disharmony. A more permanent form of it would be a fixation held in place in the form of an assumption, idea or belief. In general, a permanent form of anomaly would be a lasting impression on the mind, which is not assimilated with rest of the experience.

Our prejudices, biases and fixations distort what we perceive. These are internal anomalies (anomalies in our thinking), that produce external anomalies (anomalies in what we perceive). The things that we protest and complain about in life are all anomalies. 

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The Ideal Scene

All logic (rationality) is concentrated in the visualization of the IDEAL SCENE. The ideal scene lies in the ONENESS of reality. 

The Ideal Scene of Logic lies in visualizing the ONENESS of reality. It helps discover anomalies and resolving them.

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Earlier References:

  1. Reality and Logic
  2. The Universal Context
  3. The Criterion of Objectivity

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The Logic of Data Series

Reference: Data Series

[This is a very abbreviated partial summary. To get full understanding, please study the Data Series. Note: DS 2 = Data Series number 2.]

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In Data Series, Hubbard starts out by sketching an Ideal Scene for Logic. He says, 

By establishing the ways in which things become illogical, one can then establish what is logic.  (DS 2)

Hubbard then looks at the ways that things become illogical, and lists them as follows:

  1. Omit a fact.
  2. Change sequence of events.
  3. Drop out time.
  4. Add a falsehood.
  5. Alter importance.  (DS 2)

He then establishes logic as follows:

  1. All relevant facts must be known.
  2. Events must be in actual sequence.
  3. Time must be properly noted.
  4. The data must be factual, which is to say true or valid.
  5. Relative importances amongst the data must be recognized by comparing the facts with what one is seeking to accomplish or solve. (DS 2)

These are the conditions that must be present in the scene of the activity that one is examining. These conditions are part of the Ideal Scene. Any departures from the Ideal Scene are outpoints. Hubbard says, 

Using these conditions, we can analyze the data we have. But, the quality of the data analysis depends on one knowing the ideal organization and purpose on which the activity is based. This means one has to know what its activities are supposed to be from a rational or logical viewpoint. (DS 4)

When one decides to examine an activity for outpoints, one must first work out its IDEAL SCENE. But such ideal scene need not be long and complex. Hubbard says, 

The entire concept of an ideal scene for any activity is really a clean statement of its PURPOSE.  (DS 12)

But working out such a clean statement of PURPOSE and the Ideal Scene may not always be easy. A person’s fixed ideas can prevent him or her from working out a sane Ideal Scene. Hubbard cautions

The “idée fixe” is the bug in sanity. Whenever an observer himself has fixed ideas he tends to look at them, not at the information. Prejudiced people are suffering mainly from an “idée fixe.” The strange part of it is that the “idée fixe” they think they have isn’t the one they do have.  (DS 8)

A person with fixed ideas confuses outpoints in his own thinking with outpoints in an activity. This is a grave error. Hubbard points out.

Errors are usually a comparison to one’s personal ideals. Outpoints compare to the ideal for that particular scene.  (DS 9)

Therefore, Hubbard emphasizes again and again,

The purpose of the activity must be part of the ideal one has for that activity. The fact that something is actually operating and solvent can outweigh the untested advantages of changing it.  (DS 8)

Hubbard cautions against opinions creeping into the Ideal Scene, 

The moment that one goes into any dependence on opinion, he goes into quicksand and will see too late the fatal flaw in restoring anything. (DS 12)

According to Hubbard, statistics are the key to the awareness of the ideal and existing scenes.

Statistics are the only sound measure of any production or any job or any activity… Just as the purpose from which the ideal scene is taken must be correct, so must the statistic be all the more thoughtfully correct. (DS 12)

Hubbard provides a test for the correct Ideal Scene:

The correctly stated ideal scene will have a production statistic. (DS 13)

Hubbard provides an excellent example of working out the correct Ideal Scene and Statistics in Data Series 13. This example must be carefully studied. Once the Ideal Scene has been worked out with great care, one can start to examine the existing scene for the actual situation.

A situation is a major departure from the ideal scene. (DS 11)

One immediately starts to see outpoints (illogical departures from the ideal scene) in the existing scene. One should carefully differentiate between outpoints and errors.

It will be found that outpoints are really few unless the activity is very irrational. Simple errors on the other hand can be found in legions in any scene. (DS 9)

If your existing scene is very broad, you may have to narrow it down first. You do this by assigning the outpoints to areas of the existing scene. Then you look more closely at the area having the most outpoints. 

We obtain an analysis of the situation by analyzing all the data we have and assigning the outpoint data to the areas or parts. The area having the most outpoints is the target for correction. (DS 4)

After narrowing the existing scene as necessary, one now looks for the situation.  

A situation analysis only indicates the area that has to be closely inspected and handled. (DS 5)

The Ideal Scene may have to be refined for the narrowed down existing scene. This will make one see the relevant outpoints. One starts by listing these outpoints (not errors) as they come up in his awareness. This is pretty much like the Listing and Nulling procedure in Scientology. The moment you find the situation, all other outpoints will start to make more sense. One will now have the situation.

This means a wide and significant or dangerous or potentially damaging CIRCUMSTANCE or STATE OF AFFAIRS which means that the IDEAL SCENE has been departed from and doesn’t fully exist in that area. (DS 11)

The next step is to find out the “change” that brought about the situation. This may require pulling strings further on outpoints.

In order to resolve a situation fully one has to get the real reason WHY a departure from the Ideal Scene occurred. “Change” is the root of departures. One has to isolate THE change in order to obtain full recovery. (DS 12)

Once the WHY is found, one embarks on the handling of the situation.

Just as you proceed to the MOST MAJOR SITUATION—go big, when it comes to handling it usually occurs that reverse is true—go small! (DS 11)

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Comments

Hubbard says, “By establishing the ways in which things become illogical, one can then establish what is logic.”

This is a circular statement, which omits the ideal scene for logic. The ideal scene for logic may be stated as ONENESS, which leads to the anomalies of discontinuity (missing data), inconsistency (contradictory data), and disharmony (arbitrary data).

The outpoints of Data Series may be related to anomalies as follows:

  1. Omit a fact (discontinuity)
  2. Change sequence of events (inconsistency)
  3. Drop out time (discontinuity)
  4. Add a falsehood (inconsistency and disharmony
  5. Alter importance  (disharmony)

The outpoint of “Add a falsehood” can only be spotted as an inconsistency. You will need additional data to show the falsehood.

It is very important to work out the correct ideal scene. Hubbard cautions against fixed ideas corrupting the ideal scene. However, Hubbard had the fixed idea of “oneness is destructive of individuality.” Therefore, he did not believe in the overall ideal scene of ONENESS for logic.

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