Saki
Padawan Learner
Disclaimer: I am posting this for my edification and not to preach or influence. It occurred to me that many acronyms are developed with an intent. They are meant to distract from awareness. Example: the acronym for Deep Underground Military Bases is DUMB. A more egregious and provocative acronym is the USA PATRIOT ACT. (Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism). Were I a comedian, I could arguably go on tour with that one.
I submit that acronyms of this type are meant to evoke sarcasm. Sarcasm can be dangerous (to me anyway) because it can instill a sense of superiority, a holier than thou attitude, and minimization of the true meaning and the real danger. Sarcasm can obstruct knowledge and reduce protection. It can mask the horrific situation in which souled individuals are living…in this realm. I would know; I do this – to my regret – on occasion.
My challenge is to see situations, events, objects for what they are and be aware of the objective reality and understand the true nature of the thing.
I was once told a story about the lions and tigers area of a zoo. All of the inhabitants were complaining of their entrapment behind a great fence, how impossible was their situation, and how great was their anxiety. Except one lion who was sitting calmly alone in a contemplative posture. When the others asked what he was doing, he replied, “I am studying the nature of the fence.”
People like George Carlin use sarcasm to open one’s eyes and educate. But, for me, there is also pointless sarcasm, which camouflages true awareness and real understanding of the situation. This kind of sarcasm is a part of the fence, the barricade, another veil of true being. As Heidegger noted, "Nothingness [in this case, pointless sarcasm], in contrast to all that seems to be, is the veil of being."
I submit that acronyms of this type are meant to evoke sarcasm. Sarcasm can be dangerous (to me anyway) because it can instill a sense of superiority, a holier than thou attitude, and minimization of the true meaning and the real danger. Sarcasm can obstruct knowledge and reduce protection. It can mask the horrific situation in which souled individuals are living…in this realm. I would know; I do this – to my regret – on occasion.
My challenge is to see situations, events, objects for what they are and be aware of the objective reality and understand the true nature of the thing.
I was once told a story about the lions and tigers area of a zoo. All of the inhabitants were complaining of their entrapment behind a great fence, how impossible was their situation, and how great was their anxiety. Except one lion who was sitting calmly alone in a contemplative posture. When the others asked what he was doing, he replied, “I am studying the nature of the fence.”
People like George Carlin use sarcasm to open one’s eyes and educate. But, for me, there is also pointless sarcasm, which camouflages true awareness and real understanding of the situation. This kind of sarcasm is a part of the fence, the barricade, another veil of true being. As Heidegger noted, "Nothingness [in this case, pointless sarcasm], in contrast to all that seems to be, is the veil of being."