: the ecstasy of metaphor

i just posted episode 28. it brings me to the idea of the "ecstatic truth" coined (far as i know) by werner herzog. i'm not 100% sure how to describe or express the feeling of it, but it's connected (for me, anyway) to the feeling of transcendence and transformation that can come through art, or relationship, or religious experience. they feel very connected to me, and i'm interested how it's perceived by others. when we talk about "god" or "love" or "truth" or "connection," what do we mean? i mean, seriously, when we *really* feel the overhwelming non-verbal-ness of it. we all know that feeling, right? what is that? obviously, i don't think we can explain it with words. but it feels important to try, and to open our hearts in that direction. how is it that we come to such opposite life conclusions and directions from similar starting points? or, are they really all that opposite?

i really hope we can create a space in which it's safe to put our surface disagreements about culture or style or religion on the table, take a look underneathe, together, and feel some of the intertwining roots of all these seemingly opposite beliefs and passions and commitments. if we do that, maybe we can see each other less as "obstacles on the road," and more as "fellow travellers with maps to places we didn't know existed?" i really do think there's a possibility and hope for us (even those of us most diametrically opposed) to grow in understanding if we're willing to engage in this sense. which really means: to grow toward the underlying truth that's not bound by our psychological projections and limits. i know i'm being idealistic here. i hope you'll forgive me. but that's sorta my job, right? :)

thanks to nick guerrero, nico (+ the mannequins), and jonas, for their music. the songs are simply beautiful this episode, so i hope you'll take a listen, and check out the artist pages:

www.myspace.com/nickguerrero
www.myspace.com/mannequinsmusic
the jonas catalog at simplemuzik.com

also, check out links to other stuff i mentioned:

"satori" on wikipedia
"saudade" on wikipedia
review of henry jaglom's "deja vu"
not to be confused by the 2006 denzel washington movie.
the one i'm referring to (by henry jaglom, 1997) makes
specific reference to "saudade." you should rent it!
nick cave's "love song" lecture also references "saudade."
werner herzog bio on wikipedia
werner herzog interview by henry rollins
and
blog.goldfishandclowns.com check out the diecast dude's podcast!

ok. guess that's it for now. hope you're having a great week!

russell

the ecstasy of metaphor

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