Spirit.
This page will explain a little about the meanings of the symbol. There's more, but for now...
Morse Code
Spirit Uses Morse Code throughout the program for logos, and in other areas of the program.
It's fun.
My father was a Chief in the U.S. Navy and was on nuclear subs. As kid I played with Morse Code machines, radios, and CBs. Fun stuff.
Barn Stars.
As I was traveling many years ago through Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky:
Barn Stars:
These are large, decorative stars painted directly on the sides of barns.
They serve as cultural and religious symbols, often representing good luck or protection.
Eight-pointed stars symbolize fertility or abundance.
Distelfinks (goldfinches) represent love and happiness in marriage.
Hand-painted hex signs appear not only on barns but also on homes and businesses across Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The Celestial Planisphere: A Glimpse into Neo-Assyrian Skies
I luv archeology and history, so through my research, I studied the celestials/history.
(when time permitted)
This clay tablet offers a glimpse into the cosmic musings of Neo-Assyrian astronomers, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of the night sky across centuries
This tablet is part of the Library of Ashurbanipal. The tablet depicts a celestial planisphere, essentially a stylized map of the night sky.
The division of the sky into eight sections represents the night of 3-4 January 650 BCE over Nineveh.
The rectangular shape at the top corresponds to the constellation we now know as Gemini.
The stars contained within an oval shape represent the Pleiades.
Two triangles in the lower right mark the bright stars of Pegasus.
Interpretation and Significance:
Scholars have studied this tablet to identify constellations
Babylonian fixed star sky.
Imagine ancient sages gazing at the same stars, seeking meaning and guidance in their celestial patterns.
Legacy:
Tablet K.8538 provides a tangible link to the past, connecting us to the curiosity and wonder of those who observed the heavens millennia ago.
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It reminds us that our fascination with the cosmos transcends time and culture.
Phenomenalism
Phenomenalism is a metaphysical view that asserts physical objects don’t exist independently but only as perceptual phenomena or sensory stimuli. In other words, we can’t directly know physical objects; we only perceive them through our senses.
Some forms of phenomenalism reduce talk about external physical objects to bundles of sense data.
The Circle of Life:
Beyond its geometric shape, the circle symbolizes profound spiritual meaning.
It represents the eternal and infinite nature of existence. Just as a circle has no beginning or end, life flows in an unending cycle of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth.
Spiritually, the Circle of Life signifies the soul’s journey through various incarnations. Many traditions believe in reincarnation, where the soul learns and evolves across lifetimes.
It also emphasizes unity and interconnectedness. All living beings are part of a greater whole, akin to “Indra’s Net,” where each jewel reflects all others.
The circle brings hope and renewal—endings aren’t final; they lead to new phases in existence’s eternal dance.
In essence, the Circle of Life speaks to fundamental truths: life, death, and rebirth, transcending cultural boundaries.