| Dec 17, 2008 @ 10:32 PM |
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Empath
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It is dangerous for those who are not aware.
And yes,
If you look at yourself, it is the inputs from the world about you and hence being aware of the world.
I'm actually rather embarrassed that my thoughts and responses are so misconstrued. I'll come back when I've re-focused.
My apologies!
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| Dec 17, 2008 @ 10:43 PM |
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Tarsan
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No apologies required Em  
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| Dec 18, 2008 @ 8:54 AM |
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yashaenka
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Living in the moment is incorrectly stated. Living in the Now instant is our true reality, from one Instant to the next, that is truly all we have. The past is only memories or dreams it simply does not exist other than in mind. This is also true of the Future, we never arrive in the future, nor does the future ever come to us.
Zazen or the active state of meditation can be done in real time while doing anything, not just sitting. With each beat of your heart, each breath and step that one takes from one Instant to the next is our only true reality, anything else is but mind games we play with ourselves....
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| Dec 18, 2008 @ 9:01 AM |
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miscotheque
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and that's why we have videos, photographs and journals, to remind us of the wonderful (and not so wonderful) times and memories which we have, so that many years down the track, we can look back and smile at what we once had.
*edit* as you can tell I am nostalgic 
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| Dec 18, 2008 @ 9:05 AM |
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yashaenka
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That is simply a mortal, moralizing their own temporal existence and contemplating what could have been.... 
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| Dec 19, 2008 @ 6:12 PM |
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Okay, so now I'm wondering... why.... why do humans have memories at all? 
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| Dec 19, 2008 @ 7:41 PM |
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Tarsan
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What is memory... where does it come from and where does it go?
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 11:04 AM |
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yashaenka
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What is Memory?
Memory refers to the processes that are used to acquire, store, retain and later retrieve information. There are three major processes involved in memory: encoding, storage and retrieval.
In order to form new memories, information must be changed into a usable form, which occurs through the process known as encoding. Once information has been successfully encoded, it must be stored in memory for later use. Much of this stored memory lies outside of our awareness most of the time, except when we actually need to use it. The retrieval process allows us to bring stored memories into conscious awareness.
The Stage Model of Memory
While several different models of memory have been proposed, the stage model of memory is often used to explain the basic structure and function of memory. Initially proposed in 1968 by Atkinson and Shiffrin, this theory outlines three separate stages of memory: sensory memory, short-term (working) memory, and long-term memory.
* Sensory Memory
Sensory memory is the earliest stage of memory. During this stage, sensory information from the environment is stored for a very brief period of time, generally for no longer than a half-second for visual information and 3 or 4 seconds for auditory information. We attend to only certain aspects of this sensory memory, allowing some of this information to pass into the next stage, short-term memory.
* Short-Term (Working) Memory
Short-term memory, also known as working memory, is the information we are currently aware of or thinking about. In Freudian psychology, this memory would be referred to as the conscious mind. Paying attention to sensory memories generates the information in short-term memory. Most of the information stored in working memory will be stored for approximately 20 to 30 seconds. While many of our short-term memories are quickly forgotten, attending to this information allows it to continue on the next stage, long-term memory.
* Long-Term Memory
Long-term memory refers to the continuing storage of information. In Freudian psychology, long-term memory would be call the preconscious and unconscious. This information is largely outside of our awareness, but can be called into working memory to be used. Some of this information is fairly easy to recall, while other memories are much more difficult to access.
The Organization of Memory
The ability to access and retrieve information from long-term memory allows us to actually use these memories to make decisions, interact with others, and solve problems. But how is information organized in memory? The specific way information is organized in long-term memory is not well understood, but researchers do know that these memories are arranged in groups.
Clustering is used to organize related information into groups. Information that is categorized becomes easier to remember and recall. For example, consider the following group of words:
Desk, apple, bookshelf, red, plum, table, green, pineapple, purple, chair, peach, yellow
Spend a few seconds reading them, then look away and try to recall and list these words. How did you group the words when you listed them? Most people will list using three different categories: color, furniture, and fruit.
One way of thinking about memory organization is known as the semantic network model. This model suggests that certain triggers activate associated memories. A memory of a specific place might activate memories about related things that have occurred in that place. For example, thinking about a certain campus building might trigger memories of attending classes, studying, and socializing with peers.
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| Dec 20, 2008 @ 11:08 AM |
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yashaenka
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Okay, so now I'm wondering... why.... why do humans have memories at all? If individuals did not have memories we would be forever lost in a circle of relearning things over and over again.
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| Dec 23, 2008 @ 11:45 AM |
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mystery2u888
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 I remember everything................
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| Dec 23, 2008 @ 2:07 PM |
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Banned_Knots
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You can remember me..... you still owe me a few thousand dollars 
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| Dec 24, 2008 @ 8:21 AM |
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yashaenka
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Pay him in pesos! 
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| Dec 28, 2008 @ 7:14 PM |
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Empath
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Hope everyone's holidays were the bestest!!!
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| Dec 30, 2008 @ 3:29 AM |
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mystery2u888
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 ^banned Knots I don't think so.  ........I won't comment  on that one........I also wish everyone a great New Year! 
It just gets better an better.........
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| Dec 30, 2008 @ 7:41 AM |
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Banned_Knots
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Oh well I tried You are clevereista better than me 
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| Dec 30, 2008 @ 8:16 PM |
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mystery2u888
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 u's silly........
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| Dec 30, 2008 @ 11:16 PM |
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Red69Sun
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Wishing you all a blessed and Happy New Year!
I hope 2009 is a hummmmmmmmdinger of a year for you and yours!
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| Jan 1 @ 3:34 AM |
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Empath
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No!! No more hummmmmmmmmmmdingers!!! LOL Not sure I can deal with any more of 'em. 
ohhhh, you mean in a GOOD way! Well then, I'll second, third, fourth, and hundred thousandth that!!
Happy New Year, everyone!!!!
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| Jan 1 @ 7:09 PM |
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mystery2u888
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Em.......... silly girl...............Happy New Year!
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| Jan 2 @ 3:48 PM |
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waterfire
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What is memory... where does it come from and where does it go?
god only @#@4 would ask this
glad to see this thread is alive
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