You are such a deep thinker, a master with words. I don't understand all of it but I read on and absorb as much as I can. I appreciate your intellect and I'm so sorry for your loss. You're such a positive presence in this life of negativity and that's as deep as I get. I just turned 71 and I hope I can stay in the game as long as possible to see this world turn positive.
I will be 70 this year. Wanted just to tell you that. Not to impress but to share that I too am feeling a bit of a dummo having to reread and then reread the texts to try to understand. But….I also persist. I haven’t stuck with Clif for all these years not wanting to get answers. So here we are. Taking it all in and continuing on with his guidance.
The purpose of creating new words is for ENGLISH LANGUAGE learners to become incapacitated, not knowing ALL of this has been documented and written for 15,000 years.
So much obfuscation. Just when you think you're making headway against all the garbage that "education" has pounded into your head, you realize you haven't even brushed the surface.
Clif, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife. It has been a long road and a huge diversion from the remodel and home care plan that you had so hoped for. Please know that many of us you have never met care about you and hope for your very best life from this moment forward. Thanks for teaching us so much!
Hey, one other thing. I studied and taught Karate for 23 years, I am a 6th degree black belt so I know a bit about what I say. Am I the only one that saw the grey bearded master flipping a woman practitioner to the mat, and they both had on Gi's but everyone else in the dojo had on the long black robes for Aikido? Just wondering who made the picture or graphic. Nothing is by accident, everything means something, and nothing is as it seems. Just wondering.
In Aikido, the hakama, the black 'dress', is traditionally worn by male students having reached nursery school level, the Shodan, or first black belt. Most styles allow females to wear it much earlier.
It must have been designed to humble the new wearer. When I made Shodan at summer camp (Kan Geiko) in July of 1979, it wasn't until we returned to Hombu dojo on Charleston, SC that Suenaka Sensei presented me my first one.
Our dressing area entered the mat from the rear, and I was so excited...and proud...to finally come on the mat, and eagerly waited upon by my fellow aikidoka.
After bowing in, I stood and took my first step on the mat and proceeded to bust my ass right there. You see, having never worn one, I put both legs in the same hole! If Sensei had not have laughed, I would have gone seppuko!
Very humbling! My first step as a new 'master' showed exactly where I was: nursery school
That is hilarious! I also attained black belt (Shodan) in 1979. I always thought of that rank as the beginning, in that I now knew the basics (The alphabet) and now I had to combine them together to learn to read.) The farther I rose in rank, the less I seemed to know, because you always discover that there is more to see and learn. I was about ready to test for 7th degree when my knees would no longer take the punishment. 3 knee replacements later, I am still walking. That is a good thing. Heck, the higher up you go, the more it becomes mental anyway. the physical aspects of the "Way" "Do" , are there to center your mind and humble you. My take on it anyway.
I heard a somewhat similar story about 30 years ago. A country music star was talking about the first time she wore coulots (I am not sure of the spelling) , but they were the things that women wore that looked like a dress with wide bottoms at the knees, but they also had "Holes" for the legs and were like shorts. She complained that they were tight on her legs and then found out that she had also missed the "point" and had skipped a hole. Embarrassing, humbling, but a teachable moment. Thanks again.
That's cuz everyone in the back ground is a master of masters and the 2 hairballs in the front are black belt trainees taking a test to see who gets to wear the next pair of black pants 👖 in da dojo.
I'll put these two words in my memory bank. I feel like Clif is elevating the caliber and level of knowledge he has graciously provided to raise the bar and enlightenment for us Woo crowd.
Clif, I have a hard time reading this stuff. I don't dispute it, but on the other hand, at most times I haven't a clue what the hell you are talking about. It is almost like a word salad that we are all supposed to marvel at, but I am quite certain that very few of us really "get" it. I don't "doubt" it either, but it is way above me. With all that said, I would say then that the "Gist" of it that Things are changing fast, and while we can see it and feel it, none of it makes sense. Be patient and embrace the changes, but don't give up your day job. You keep writing, and I will keep reading, and if it is that evident to you, at some time it will also become evident to me. At that moment in time, you can say I told you so. Carry on!
Agh Participate or observe. What to do? What a ride! When I was born, I came here with absolutely nothing; and I still have most of it left. Are we having fun yet?
Santa Fe Chicken Salad....so delicious I could eat it with my hands...both of them....but isn't is better to savor each bite, each chunk of deliciousness? Your comment is so beautiful. Let's eat this salad together, one bite at a time. It will taste so much better that way. Keep chewing, friend, as will I. ☺️
Hey, thank you and I agree but, I think the trick here is in figuring out what to believe and when. You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit, and there is so much that we DON'T know, that is often times hard to tell the difference. When Clif says, "hello humans, hello humans" is he speaking to us as a "human" or something / someone other? Do we listen to him / believe him because he speaks differently, or at least on a different wavelength? We all want to believe that there is something better, and that we are not and have not been lied to all of these years, but that is tough! For instance, where did he come up with 22 trillion times a second? Based on what?? As a recovering Catholic, I was subjected to basically the same crap in a different venue for 8 years in grade school. IE. This is what WE believe, even if it makes you feel guilty, and it makes no sense. Hey, I liked some of the nuns, and I like some of the priests, but that is a CULT!
On the other hand, one bite at a time and all together. Very good.
Thanks, John. That was NOT in the spirit of Reagan's 'I'm from the government and we're here to help"
I maybe was referring to my efforts to reach Clif, as I have a gift for him, and o am eager to help him, or anyone, with matters of KI and healing. Essentially I wish to extend my offer to perform some healing efforts involving the movement and exchanging of KI. I, too, started this journey in SHIN SHIN TOHITSO in 1975. I have studied and taught all over the US and in Japan.
Hai ! Domo arigato!. I know some of the Japanese words, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki. You get the idea. I have also been to Japan and Hong Kong and mostly Okinawa for a couple of months. I studied and taught for 23 years until my knees gave out. Three knee replacements. At that time, I was sure I was certifiable "Bad Ass" Now that I am old, I guess I am just certifiable. Life goes on until it doesn't, and then it doesn't make any difference.
I am still above ground. That counts. I am also in good spirts, I can cut wood, split it and stack it. I fish, I sing, and I am at the point in life that I really don't give a hoot what people think. Nothing to prove here. Carry on.
Separation is an illusion. All is Oneness. 400 people in a dance hall. Only one glitter ball. All experiencing the glitter ball that is continuously changing. Everyone aware consciously or subconsciously of the glitter ball but every individual getting a unique experience at any moment in the eternal “Now”. Due to spatial awareness, each person sees the glitter ball from a unique perspective at any given moment. This is like the collective consciousness. We all have access to the one Akashic record and knowledge but each and every interaction is unique.
I do so appreciate how Cliff is preparing us for turmoil & death. Gee, I wonder what the Chinese troops are going to think of him, when they invade his “me” – side home in Washington … Or do we have an aetherical blue roof? 🤔
I’m getting notices on multiple apps including Navy Federal credit Union letting me know that the service is going to be out in part for the whole day on the 25th. Lemme guess….
Btw Clif You do realize your AI version of yourself is about to kill that student…
Well that's why I say you're a plethora of valuable information. I've never seen a character that's seen so many movies and read so many books with the capability of your knowledge
Clif was in my dreams last night. Leaving me tools to continue pruning away what we don't need, and showing the younger ones how to recycle the branches. Thank you for the tree saw. Very metaphorical...
Your many teachings have me convinced that individual personal consciousness is an invisible energy field harboring the equally invisible mind, whereby invisible thoughts comprise the equally invisible "I" - which emulates the First Cause/Big Consciousness/Prime Creator - and thus, there are as many individual "realities" in this materium as there are humans. Aware of it, or not, our thoughts become our self-created future. We are the creators of our own karma.
You are such a deep thinker, a master with words. I don't understand all of it but I read on and absorb as much as I can. I appreciate your intellect and I'm so sorry for your loss. You're such a positive presence in this life of negativity and that's as deep as I get. I just turned 71 and I hope I can stay in the game as long as possible to see this world turn positive.
I will be 70 this year. Wanted just to tell you that. Not to impress but to share that I too am feeling a bit of a dummo having to reread and then reread the texts to try to understand. But….I also persist. I haven’t stuck with Clif for all these years not wanting to get answers. So here we are. Taking it all in and continuing on with his guidance.
keep going
avatar IS A SANSKRIT WORD.
The purpose of creating new words is for ENGLISH LANGUAGE learners to become incapacitated, not knowing ALL of this has been documented and written for 15,000 years.
Here is an example:
"Science Is Reconsidering Evolution
Variable Minds with Andrea"
So much obfuscation. Just when you think you're making headway against all the garbage that "education" has pounded into your head, you realize you haven't even brushed the surface.
Clif, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife. It has been a long road and a huge diversion from the remodel and home care plan that you had so hoped for. Please know that many of us you have never met care about you and hope for your very best life from this moment forward. Thanks for teaching us so much!
Love that you reminded us that we are all equal, in this Eternal Now. Onward we go, much appreciation Clif for posting as you journey thru the grief.
Not just all equal - there are truly no edges! “We” just sort of blend into - sort of the way liquid soap blends into water. 🙂
Hey, one other thing. I studied and taught Karate for 23 years, I am a 6th degree black belt so I know a bit about what I say. Am I the only one that saw the grey bearded master flipping a woman practitioner to the mat, and they both had on Gi's but everyone else in the dojo had on the long black robes for Aikido? Just wondering who made the picture or graphic. Nothing is by accident, everything means something, and nothing is as it seems. Just wondering.
In Aikido, the hakama, the black 'dress', is traditionally worn by male students having reached nursery school level, the Shodan, or first black belt. Most styles allow females to wear it much earlier.
It must have been designed to humble the new wearer. When I made Shodan at summer camp (Kan Geiko) in July of 1979, it wasn't until we returned to Hombu dojo on Charleston, SC that Suenaka Sensei presented me my first one.
Our dressing area entered the mat from the rear, and I was so excited...and proud...to finally come on the mat, and eagerly waited upon by my fellow aikidoka.
After bowing in, I stood and took my first step on the mat and proceeded to bust my ass right there. You see, having never worn one, I put both legs in the same hole! If Sensei had not have laughed, I would have gone seppuko!
Very humbling! My first step as a new 'master' showed exactly where I was: nursery school
That is hilarious! I also attained black belt (Shodan) in 1979. I always thought of that rank as the beginning, in that I now knew the basics (The alphabet) and now I had to combine them together to learn to read.) The farther I rose in rank, the less I seemed to know, because you always discover that there is more to see and learn. I was about ready to test for 7th degree when my knees would no longer take the punishment. 3 knee replacements later, I am still walking. That is a good thing. Heck, the higher up you go, the more it becomes mental anyway. the physical aspects of the "Way" "Do" , are there to center your mind and humble you. My take on it anyway.
I heard a somewhat similar story about 30 years ago. A country music star was talking about the first time she wore coulots (I am not sure of the spelling) , but they were the things that women wore that looked like a dress with wide bottoms at the knees, but they also had "Holes" for the legs and were like shorts. She complained that they were tight on her legs and then found out that she had also missed the "point" and had skipped a hole. Embarrassing, humbling, but a teachable moment. Thanks again.
That's cuz everyone in the back ground is a master of masters and the 2 hairballs in the front are black belt trainees taking a test to see who gets to wear the next pair of black pants 👖 in da dojo.
I always like the saying. There is only 2 kinds of black belts. The one standing and the one on the ground. "
Yeah, God created man, and Mr. Colt made them all equal.
Good eye there John.
Never mind the paraplegic student. 🤣🤣🤣
But Clif does look good, doesn’t he?
The way she is going down, she will be soon enough!
Hey, he is a stud !
Thank You Clif,
Hello Humans Hello Humans
Picking from chaos or Grasping Freedom - Randori
Qualia - subjective conscious experiences
I'll put these two words in my memory bank. I feel like Clif is elevating the caliber and level of knowledge he has graciously provided to raise the bar and enlightenment for us Woo crowd.
Wish he'd re enlighten my coffee ☕️ it got cold.
"We're all reading the same book... just on different pages."
Thank you, brother. It's always good to hear a reminder!
I love this!
I’m too old to care about anything else. Let’s get these parasites once and for all!
Clif, I have a hard time reading this stuff. I don't dispute it, but on the other hand, at most times I haven't a clue what the hell you are talking about. It is almost like a word salad that we are all supposed to marvel at, but I am quite certain that very few of us really "get" it. I don't "doubt" it either, but it is way above me. With all that said, I would say then that the "Gist" of it that Things are changing fast, and while we can see it and feel it, none of it makes sense. Be patient and embrace the changes, but don't give up your day job. You keep writing, and I will keep reading, and if it is that evident to you, at some time it will also become evident to me. At that moment in time, you can say I told you so. Carry on!
Reality continues to slip and slide.
No consensus yet. Too late now. There will not be a globally shared paradigm, unless you're a fan of WEIRD.
I AM.
Agh Participate or observe. What to do? What a ride! When I was born, I came here with absolutely nothing; and I still have most of it left. Are we having fun yet?
OH YEAH.
I've waited my entire life, and others for this time NOW.
Definitely requires participation. That's why we're in this mess. Too many couch potatoes consuming and not co-creating.
The invisible is STARVING for our attention. And INTENTIONS.
Better late than never. Where's the party? Who's hosting?
Santa Fe Chicken Salad....so delicious I could eat it with my hands...both of them....but isn't is better to savor each bite, each chunk of deliciousness? Your comment is so beautiful. Let's eat this salad together, one bite at a time. It will taste so much better that way. Keep chewing, friend, as will I. ☺️
Hey, thank you and I agree but, I think the trick here is in figuring out what to believe and when. You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit, and there is so much that we DON'T know, that is often times hard to tell the difference. When Clif says, "hello humans, hello humans" is he speaking to us as a "human" or something / someone other? Do we listen to him / believe him because he speaks differently, or at least on a different wavelength? We all want to believe that there is something better, and that we are not and have not been lied to all of these years, but that is tough! For instance, where did he come up with 22 trillion times a second? Based on what?? As a recovering Catholic, I was subjected to basically the same crap in a different venue for 8 years in grade school. IE. This is what WE believe, even if it makes you feel guilty, and it makes no sense. Hey, I liked some of the nuns, and I like some of the priests, but that is a CULT!
On the other hand, one bite at a time and all together. Very good.
"We will ALL know eventually" offers little solace in the immediate need to know, right? Take comfort in that you ALREADY have more than you know.
I can help
How? With what?
Thanks, John. That was NOT in the spirit of Reagan's 'I'm from the government and we're here to help"
I maybe was referring to my efforts to reach Clif, as I have a gift for him, and o am eager to help him, or anyone, with matters of KI and healing. Essentially I wish to extend my offer to perform some healing efforts involving the movement and exchanging of KI. I, too, started this journey in SHIN SHIN TOHITSO in 1975. I have studied and taught all over the US and in Japan.
Hai ! Domo arigato!. I know some of the Japanese words, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki. You get the idea. I have also been to Japan and Hong Kong and mostly Okinawa for a couple of months. I studied and taught for 23 years until my knees gave out. Three knee replacements. At that time, I was sure I was certifiable "Bad Ass" Now that I am old, I guess I am just certifiable. Life goes on until it doesn't, and then it doesn't make any difference.
Ha, old bustard! You get zero sympathy from me...but maybe we can compete to see who falls apart the most!
One shoulder, both knees, neck neck neck...
We will probably make it to the finish line, in some finite number of pieces!
I am still above ground. That counts. I am also in good spirts, I can cut wood, split it and stack it. I fish, I sing, and I am at the point in life that I really don't give a hoot what people think. Nothing to prove here. Carry on.
Separation is an illusion. All is Oneness. 400 people in a dance hall. Only one glitter ball. All experiencing the glitter ball that is continuously changing. Everyone aware consciously or subconsciously of the glitter ball but every individual getting a unique experience at any moment in the eternal “Now”. Due to spatial awareness, each person sees the glitter ball from a unique perspective at any given moment. This is like the collective consciousness. We all have access to the one Akashic record and knowledge but each and every interaction is unique.
I do so appreciate how Cliff is preparing us for turmoil & death. Gee, I wonder what the Chinese troops are going to think of him, when they invade his “me” – side home in Washington … Or do we have an aetherical blue roof? 🤔
I’m getting notices on multiple apps including Navy Federal credit Union letting me know that the service is going to be out in part for the whole day on the 25th. Lemme guess….
Btw Clif You do realize your AI version of yourself is about to kill that student…
He's the Sasaki Kojiro of teachers. No holds barred.
Musashi overcame Kojiro's superiority and arrogance on the island. Cleverness is no match for those that have reached Satori.
Different times and discernment too.
His skills sharpened through experience. And the fine arts. 😉
His strategy guide , Go Rin No Sho isn't too complex.
He was a big guy and mostly instinctual. Toshiro Mifune also a big guy. About my size, but I need to work on my build...
I googled that fighter
I'm still listening to Musashi...
I'd forgotten all the details they couldn't fit in The Samurai Trilogy.
Kojiro just kicked the shit out of a bunch of day laborers who needed "instruction". Some were crippled for life. No quarter asked, none given.
Well that's why I say you're a plethora of valuable information. I've never seen a character that's seen so many movies and read so many books with the capability of your knowledge
I should have known Google was full of shit. They said he never won a fight
Maybe he only had one formal match, with Musashi.
But he definitely kicked some asses. Had a longer sword mounted on his back. The "drying pole".
spookiest thing ive ever read. and i read spooky shit. this hit me at the weirdest moment.
Is reading these making anyone else cry or is it just me? 😭 May I offer my deepest condolences Clif 💔
Clif was in my dreams last night. Leaving me tools to continue pruning away what we don't need, and showing the younger ones how to recycle the branches. Thank you for the tree saw. Very metaphorical...
Your many teachings have me convinced that individual personal consciousness is an invisible energy field harboring the equally invisible mind, whereby invisible thoughts comprise the equally invisible "I" - which emulates the First Cause/Big Consciousness/Prime Creator - and thus, there are as many individual "realities" in this materium as there are humans. Aware of it, or not, our thoughts become our self-created future. We are the creators of our own karma.
Thanks so much for these posts!