Read Part I here. “Undoubtedly there is a right way of reading, so it be sternly subordinated. Man Thinking must not be subdued by his instruments. Books are for the scholar’s idle times. When he can read God directly, the hour is too precious to be wanted in other men’s transcripts of their readings. But when the intervals of darkness come, and come they must,—when the sun is hid, and the stars withdraw their shining,—we repair to the lamps which are kindled by their ray…They impress us with the conviction that
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A question about "a little mysticism is if we want to take seriously our Belief in Bigger Things" -- why do you assert that? I happen to agree, by defining "Bigger Things" as God and His attendant attributes, teachings, etc. How do you think about it?
I think it can be that if you want to be. I have no idea what I believe in theological terms but I think trying to be an artist in this moment means rejecting the status quo, part of which is a dogmatic materialism
These entries are only improving, thanks for that!
A question about "a little mysticism is if we want to take seriously our Belief in Bigger Things" -- why do you assert that? I happen to agree, by defining "Bigger Things" as God and His attendant attributes, teachings, etc. How do you think about it?
I think it can be that if you want to be. I have no idea what I believe in theological terms but I think trying to be an artist in this moment means rejecting the status quo, part of which is a dogmatic materialism
Fair enough (again, agreed). And based on your Emerson influence, dogmatic materialism is what deadens the freer artistic spirit?
I suppose I just think it's silly! It certainly doesn't help.