Not exact matches
Descartes, for instance, explicitly forbade himself any recourse to the world's testimony
of itself; in his third Meditation, he seals all his senses against nature, so that he can undertake his rational reconstruction
of reality from a position
pure of any certitude save that
of the
ego's own existence.
If you can put your
ego aside for a few weeks and start building up your capacity to handle heavier loads in more
pure strength schemes, a strength standard to aim for is 5 reps per side with 100 percent
of your body weight in your hands.
This is the symbolism behind the alchemical crucible, the heat (tapas) that is applied to the container (body / mind) to refine the substance within (
ego), revealing the true Philosopher's Stone (The Glowing Vibrating Manifestation
of Pure Awareness).
On the other hand, if your motivation for the photo shoot comes from a higher place (a more
pure, rarified, aware place than that
of the
ego), none
of these opposites will color the photo shoot and the photos.
This goal is achieved by maintaining our natural condition
of a body
of optimum health and strength, senses under total control, a mind well - disciplined, clear and calm, an intellect as sharp as a razor, a will as strong and pliable as steel, a heart full
of unconditional love and compassion, an
ego as
pure as a crystal, and a life filled with Supreme Peace and Joy.»
If by lean, you mean 2.5 hours
of pure arrogance and
ego driven Christian propaganda, then sure.
Those who are spiritually developed do not need specific covenants, they will have rid themselves
of the capacity to harm others, and will at all times act from
pure volition, with wisdom and without
ego.
If you really want to make a mark, if you truly care, help, stay in
pure physics and I will step into the background, I have no
ego to support, no visions
of fame, I just want proper physics applied to all
of this mess but insist on it.