some of my thoughts and notes
I believe that perfume is developing into somewhat of a dead end. Really good perfumes are far too expensive for most people, and almost all affordable perfumes are composed of mainly synthetic compounds.
On the other hand we have essential oils which usually are too simple and widespread to be used as a perfume.
Using Midjourney is relatively simple. Here's the official Quick Start Guide
Unveil the nuanced realm of perfume oils – an elegant alternative for those seeking a more personal scent experience. If you're tired of fragrances that linger loudly and prefer a touch of subtlety, read on to understand the captivating contrasts that make perfume oils an intriguing choice.
Almost a year ago I subscribed to Brian Clark's five-part e-mail course. To make it accessible for you and me, here are links to all five parts:
Some thoughts on time:
Some of GPT-4s “thoughts” on the teachings of Krishnamurti:
And another answer about Krishnamurti's notion of living in the present moment:
This is another answer from the same conversation with GPT-4:
This is a shortened answer to a question I asked GPT-4:
Some people believe that not only every human, and every animal, but also every thing has its own soul. I feel a bit unsure about this claim and rather tend to think that we humans tend to animate things by infusing our consciousness into them. For example, everything we make only exists because human consciousness created it. And in another sense, everything we are aware of becomes part of our consciousness. Whether it exists outside of our awareness we can never really know. But some things still puzzle me and challenge my way of thinking.