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Kenneth Reitz, n: a garden–variety self–referential loop. Not available for purchase. Made in USA.
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The Symbol   The self–reflecting twin snakes  Ida  &  Pingala , in eternal dance. Their monadic unification is derived from the  rod of Hermes  ( a.k.a.   Thoth ,  Enoch ,  Idris ,  &c —  a key figure in ancient  Kemet ).  This image is then placed upon what is known as   Metatron’s Cube   — which is the simplest geometric expression of all known forms of the  Platonic solids .  Note that the snakes cross paths in  7  different places —an eternal, recursive, and self–referential pattern.    The Meaning   μετά (meta, prefix): a concept that is an  abstraction  behind another concept, used to complete or add to the latter.    e.g.   Metadata. Metamorphosis. Meditation. Metallic. Medication. Mediation. Medical. Metaphysics.

The Symbol

The self–reflecting twin snakes Ida & Pingala, in eternal dance. Their monadic unification is derived from the rod of Hermes (a.k.a. Thoth, Enoch, Idris, &c — a key figure in ancient Kemet).

This image is then placed upon what is known as Metatron’s Cube — which is the simplest geometric expression of all known forms of the Platonic solids.

Note that the snakes cross paths in 7 different places —an eternal, recursive, and self–referential pattern.


The Meaning

μετά (meta, prefix): a concept that is an abstraction behind another concept, used to complete or add to the latter.

e.g. Metadata. Metamorphosis. Meditation. Metallic. Medication. Mediation. Medical. Metaphysics.



A Concise List of Personal Values

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Balance.

Just Breathe.

Trust, but verify.

As above, so below.

Constraints foster creativity.

Full, 180° turns are encouraged.

Listen to everyone, then disregard it.

Optimize for peacefulness; in all directions.

Life's not a race, but there's no speed limit either.

Watch yourself closely, and learn from your mistakes.

Reality is what still exists after you stop believing in it.

Always give the benefit of the doubt; don't forget red flags.

There's a big difference between judgement and discernment.

Negative atmospheres are toxic. Remove yourself from them.

The trick is to go in “both” directions — at the same time.

Attention is your only currency. Allocate it sparingly.

Drink copious amounts of water—every day.

Fallibilism (epistemological & moral).

The best way to learn is to teach.

Be cordial or be on your way.

Do your best to sleep, daily.

Be gentle with yourself.

Inspire. Stay inspired.

Take breaks often, while continuing to breathe.

 
 
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