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Episode 174: Magick and Enlightenment, with Alan Chapman and Duncan Barford
Weird Studies
Encountering Beauty and Truth
Beauty and truth share a dual nature of being vast yet precise. When encountering beauty, such as a captivating painting, one experiences a powerful gravitational pull that elicits deep engagement, mirroring the profound, incomprehensible vastness of truth. This encounter creates a distinct relationship that transcends mere description, highlighting an alignment with an underlying reality. The simplicity of this experience is evident, as it resonates uniquely and unmistakably, yet it remains challenging to articulate fully. Both beauty and truth possess this elusive quality, where descriptions often fall short, revealing a fundamental authenticity that is deeply felt and recognized. The precision of the experience contrasts with the inadequacy of words, underscoring a sense of singularity and specificity in these encounters.
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