(August 4, 2014 at 4:47 pm)ShaMan Wrote: I've suggested one. I was not being facetious when I said that peace of mind is a portal. I appreciate the wisdom of both of the full responses that I have quoted from, and I am not arguing. I am suggesting that dwelling on the 'crap' in life trains the mind to see only crap everywhere, even where beauty lies. One must train the mind to dwell on peaceful thoughts. Once properly trained, the mind will begin to see beauty not only where it lies, but also where the crap formerly held sway. Our minds can be changed, but we have to change them ourselves, willingly and actively.
The meaning behind my statement "...nor is there a portal" is echoed in your response to me. You said, "One must train the mind to dwell on peaceful thoughts." That is a process not a portal. You might say tunnel to happiness would be a better metaphor.
A portal is a quick transition between two things.
