The Christ-Mind Awareness of a Simple Truth?

 

You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.

As you can see by the date of this blog post, it's been a while since I wrote the post: Humanity's Reification Redemption Challenge As I continue my efforts to understand the historical nature of the perceptual wisdom of realized being, and the personal meaning of the word Christ. How its "anointed one" meaning applies to the biologically anointed mind of the biologically conceived creatures, named human. And our species-specific preference for unwittingly valuing the nature of language above and beyond the nature of reality. And thereby burying God, as the reality of creation, with our the reality-labeling words of our conditioned mind's, matrix of allusions.

So this personal blog post is essentially about humanity's linguistically confused sense of reality, and resurrecting God, aka the reality of creation, and understanding the simple truth about human languages, cryptically described in the Bible. After so many years of exploring the implicit—suggested but not directly stated—meanings of a Biblical treatise on the human condition. Or how the first book and the last book of the Christian Bible, disguise a simple truth about our human perceptions of reality. That is inherent in the tree of knowledge we all call language. As I write the preface of a book about the Jesus story's spiritual diagnosis of humanity, and the personal nature of spiritual self diagnosis and realized being.

While this blog post comes after writing a post on Substack.com that has seen my account suspended for what was first deemed a spamming offence, and then a content rules offence. With no subsequent explanation, despite my request, of what I assume was a large language model, computer based AI decision. And that post is essentially about trying to understand the existentially confusing relationship between the recursive nature of language and the nature of reality. 

Especially the simple truth that the recursive nature of language makes us all feel like we are more conscious of reality, than we actually are. As the subconsciously orchestrated nature of our every behavior, sees us fail to notice the way we simultaneously describe and disguise reality, with reality-labeling words. A simple truth you can attest to, by looking at your hands and asking yourself "how" is the word hands, making me consciously aware of the reality of my hands? As you are looking at the surface-level reality of your hands, being received by the biological reality of your eyes. Those biological organs of consciousness, of the biologically conceived creature that you are. As you find yourself performing a spiritual self-diagnosis, of your own reality.

Because you were simultaneously breathing as you asked yourself this question about the relationship between the recursive nature language and your own reality. Performing a spiritual self-diagnosis, even if you are unaware that the root meaning of the words; spirit, spiritual, and spirituality, is Breath. While in the context of the simple truths that lead us towards realized being, please consider and contemplate:

(At their core, the words spirit, spiritual, and spirituality all trace their etymological roots back to the physical act of breathing.

Spirit: Originates from the Latin noun spiritus. Its literal root meaning is "a breathing," "breath," or "the breath of life". It is derived from the Latin verb spirare, which simply means "to breathe".

Spiritual: Derived from the Latin adjective spiritualis, which was built upon the word spiritus. In its original historical context (particularly in early Christian writings translating the Greek pneuma and Hebrew ruach for breath/spirit), it meant "of or concerning the spirit". Originally, it was meant to contrast with "flesh"—describing a person or thing animated or influenced 

by divine breath.

Spirituality: Comes from the Late Latin noun spiritualitas (via French), also rooted in spirare. Historically, it referred to a state of living oriented toward the divine spirit, but it has since evolved in modern usage to encompass an individual's personal quest for meaning, inner life, and connection to something larger than themselves.

Throughout ancient languages—including Greek and Hebrew—the concepts of wind, breath, and the unseen driving force of life were deeply intertwined.) A Google AI Overview

The Biologically Anointed Nature of Our Mind?

In the context of developing a Christ-Mind awareness of the simple truth that makes you free. Is it conceivable that the "anointed one" meaning of the word Christ, can be understood as a metaphor for your biologically anointed mind? Please consider this response to a question prompt for Google's AI: "can the mind be said to be biologically anointed?"

(The mind can be described as biologically anointed, as neuroscience and biology demonstrate that consciousness and cognition are deeply rooted in physical brain function. The brain is an incredibly complex biological organ that generates thoughts, emotions, and self-awareness through neural circuits and chemical signaling. Understanding the mind requires exploring its biological foundation.

Biological Foundations

Neural Correlates: Research into the Biological Basis of Consciousness highlights how specific patterns of neural activity and chemical states in the brain correspond directly to conscious experiences.

The Mind-Brain Connection: The Mind-body problem remains a heavily debated topic, but neurological and psychiatric studies indicate that altering the physical brain (via trauma, disease, or neurochemistry) directly changes an individual's mental state, personality, and perception.

Embodied and Extended Theories

Beyond the Brain: Many contemporary thinkers argue against confining the mind solely to the brain. Theories of embodied cognition suggest the mind emerges from dynamic, distributed systems across the entire body.

Environment and Tools: The John Templeton Foundation explores how the mind is so deeply plastic that it can integrate external tools and environments into its own cognitive schemas, updating the brain's representation of the self.

The Subjective Experience

Emergent vs. Fundamental: While there is a general consensus among cognitive scientists that the mind arises from biology, the exact mechanism that translates observable, physical neural firing into subjective, internal experiences (what philosopher David Chalmers called the "hard problem" of consciousness) is still one of science's greatest mysteries.

The Evolutionary Perspective: Many biologists view consciousness as an adaptive biological mechanism that evolved to enhance survival, allowing organisms to process information, feel relevant emotions (like fear), and influence behavior.) A Google AI Overview

A Christ-Mind Awareness of Linguistic Self-Deception?

In this post's context of developing a Christ-mind awareness of simple truth, through your own spiritual self-diagnosis. Could it be true that all human beings suffer from linguistic self-deception? And that this is the true reason for Jesus' spiritual teaching of the socially normal people of his day, with parables? 

And that the simple truth of unwittingly valuing the recursive nature of language more than the nature of reality. Is why we read: "Therefore speak I to them in parables, because seeing, they see not, and hearing, they hear not, neither do they understand," in (Matthew 13:13). And if you are not familiar with the biblical New Testament, please consider this introduction:

(In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus explains that He uses parables because many in the crowds had hardened hearts. These earthly stories acted as spiritual filters, veiling the truth from those who were unreceptive while revealing deeper divine mysteries to His dedicated disciples who sought to understand.

The quote originates from Matthew 13:13 (and its parallels in Mark 4 and Luke 8). In the text, Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah to describe a condition where people physically hear but do not truly comprehend, and look but do not perceive.

Scholars and readers discuss the purpose of this parabolic teaching. According to a consensus on StackExchange Hermeneutics, many theologians view these parables as spiritual preparation. They function as educational tools ("prepaedeutics") that offer allegorical puzzles, designed to build the listener's spiritual contemplation and understanding over time.) A Google AI Overview

The Simple Truth of Your Linguistic Self-Deception?

In the context of your own spiritual self-diagnosis and the question; "how is the word hands making you consciously aware of the reality of your hands?" Please consider a large language model (LLM) response to a prompt about linguistic self-deception:

(Linguistic self-deception is a psychological mechanism where an individual uses specific language, narratives, or rationalizations to intentionally but subconsciously mask uncomfortable truths, maintaining an illusionary belief. It occurs when your choice of words creates a distorted reality that protects your ego or avoids cognitive dissonance.

How Linguistic Self-Deception Manifests

Individuals typically warp their vocabulary to either downplay their own failures or elevate their perceived reality.

Reframing: Using euphemisms to sanitize behavior (e.g., calling an impulsive or wasteful purchase an "investment").

External Locus of Control: Phrasing statements to shift responsibility and preserve a positive self-image (e.g., saying "The project wasn't prioritized" instead of "I missed the deadline").

The "Self-Signalling" Effect: Using positive, definitive declarations ("I am always in control") to convince oneself and others, even when internal doubts persist.

Absolutes and Minimizers: Using words like "just" or "only" to trivialize problematic habits (e.g., "I only have a few drinks to relax").

Why It Happens

At its core, this process acts as a coping mechanism. Rather than intentionally setting out to lie to the world, the brain alters its linguistic output to protect itself from guilt, anxiety, or feelings of inadequacy.

In psychology, this often appears through mechanisms like rationalization, where a person invents logical, socially acceptable reasons for unacceptable actions or feelings. By repeatedly voicing these fabricated reasons, the brain effectively solidifies them as truth.

Identifying the Phenomenon

Spotting linguistic self-deception requires looking for a disconnect between action and articulation.

Vague Language: The subconscious usually requires vagueness to operate; people typically use broad, generalized statements rather than specific details so their rationalizations aren't easily disproven.

Overly Certain Tone: When people are insecure about a belief, they often overcompensate by using hyper-certain language ("never," "absolutely") in an attempt to convince themselves) A Google AI Overview

Our Language Tree of Knowledge & Our See of Self-Deception?

This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world, for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:14)

In the context of reading a biblical treatise on the human condition. Or how the first book and the last book of the Christian Bible, cryptically disguise a simple truth about our human perceptions of reality. Please consider the possibility that these particular words were not dictated by a supernatural God? But are the words of our ancestors understanding of the recursive nature of language, and the self-deception inherent in the historical development of human languages. Please consider:

"But you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, 

for when you eat from it you will certainly die," (Genesis 2:17)

And consider the Google AI response to a prompt; "did Adam and Eve die after eating the fruit," and the linguistic tautology involved in trying to explain why they didn't die after disobeying God.  

(Adam and Eve did not die physically on the exact day they ate the forbidden fruit. While they did not instantly drop dead, scholars and theologians agree they died spiritually that day through a loss of communion with God. Physical death followed later, with the Bible stating Adam lived to be 930 years old.

The discrepancy between God's warning and their immediate survival is explained by several theological interpretations:

Spiritual Death: According to the GotQuestions Ministry, the moment Adam and Eve sinned, they experienced a separation from God, evidenced by their shame and hiding.

The Meaning of "Day": According to Answers in Genesis, a common consensus is that eating the fruit triggered an immediate spiritual death, while their physical bodies began the slow process of decay.

Divine Mercy: Another perspective shared on Facebook notes that God chose to show mercy, allowing them to continue living to fulfill His purposes.

A Different Definition of Time: Some commentators on Reddit's Bible Forum suggest that "a day is like a thousand years" to the Lord, and because Adam died within 1,000 years, he fulfilled the timeline of that warning) A Google AI Overview

While in the context of the recursive nature of language, constituting a tree of knowledge? A tree that creates our linguistic self-deception, and a sense of separation from a reality we are all immersed within. Please consider how the "sounds-like" nature of language effects your perceptions of reality, and a verse from the last book of the Christian bible. A cryptically worded verse about the globe spanning, good news meaning of "then the end will come" in (Matthew 24:14). 

"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the

 first earth passed away, and the sea is no more," (Revelation 21:1).

And in the context of a simple truth about the human condition and resurrecting God, aka creation, from the "unbalanced" consciousness of psychologically projecting reality-labeling words onto whatever form of reality we see. Including anatomical features of our own reality, like our hands. Please consider and contemplate the response of a large language model AI to this question: 

"Can the "sounds like nature of language" confuse the words see & sea?"

(Yes, the nature of language can easily confuse the words "see" and "sea". Because they are homophones—words that share the exact same spoken sound (the phoneme /siː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet) but have completely different spellings and meanings—they frequently cause confusion for both children learning to read and native speakers skimming through an email or text message.

The words differ in clear, distinct ways:

See: A verb that refers to perceiving something with your eyes or intellectually understanding a concept.

Sea: A noun that refers to a large body of saltwater.

Because of their identical pronunciation, the meaning of these words can only be clarified by the surrounding context of the sentence (e.g., "I want to see the ocean" versus "I want to live by the sea"). A Google AI Overview

Confused Humans & An Undeniable Truth About Language?

In the context of spiritual self-diagnosis and a simple truth about our human relationship with the reality of the world we inhabit. Can the concisely stated reason for teaching people parables, in the biblical New Testament's book of Matthew 13:13, be about the recursive nature of language and self-deception? Are these words in the book Matthew chapter 13, a clear indication of the problematic nature of our human perceptions of reality? Please consider and contemplate:

"And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand," (Matthew 10-13)

And you simultaneously breathe while your heart is continuously beating, can you ask yourself a spiritually diagnostic, simple truth question about language? And in the context of developing a Christ-mind awareness of simple truth. Contemplate the personal import of a concise saying by a pro love and anti-ignorance teacher-preacher from Nazareth.

"Will describing whatever I see, hear, touch, taste, and smell, with any words I care to imagine, change the reality of whatever I see, hear, touch, taste, and smell?"

"You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free," (John 8:32)

Please let me know what you feel and think about this blog post, in the existential context of truth and falsehood.

Best wishes,

David Bates.