Spectrum of Spirit: A Digital Sanctuary for Spiritual Discourse and Community

I am someone who is always diverting my attention, constantly trying to consume as much information as I can. Even now, I am writing this introduction to the blog, listening to a retelling of the Odyssey, and watching a NBA 2k simulated game in the background. I hear the words of the audiobook, see the digital depictions of people playing basketball on the screen, and somehow am trying to make the most of this moment. My way of paying attention may look different than other people, however, I try to be very intentional with my time. I don’t believe in accidents, inspired by Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda, but I do believe that each instance forms the next. I believe my practice allows me to create meaning of the story I am trying to tell, the threads that I believe are interconnected. I believe my practice reveals to me what I like to observe, what I try to connect. I don’t try to add pressure of intensity at any moment, I don’t take myself too seriously or stress deadlines too urgently, but I see my practice as a way to sustain my daily rhythms, propelling me to the version of myself I envision for myself.

In this blog, I hope to explore the tension between focus and curiosity, and possibly how discipline can steer the fusion of concern with the center of attention. I believe the combination of these three concepts can help enlighten oneself on how their inner life is being shaped, how one shares their culture, and how one expresses themself creatively. In this blog, I will attempt to adventure down a road without force or constraints, but one that aims to connect different pathways to create a combined narrative instead of a single narrative.

Attention to Repetition

As I’ve mentioned in a previous blog, I have been watching and dissecting the new TV series “Pluribus”. Throughout the series, one of the characters, Manousos, would flip through every radio frequency, to listen for anything that may indicate someone like him is out there. After checking through hundreds, maybe thousands of frequencies, he had one frequency he couldn’t make sense of, a repeating rhythm of sounds that don’t make much sense to him at the moment. In the theory videos I have watched about Pluribus, a lot of creators believe this is a huge foreshadowing, an important note that will eventually lead to a breakthrough in the show. I use this portrayal as an example of how Manousos’ awareness to repetition, to repeating sounds, inspired him to keep going, to keep searching, to create the world he wants for himself and for others.

On the Pathh 2 Peacce Youtube Channel, the creator posts a video, a moving images mantra of devotion to Krishna that is meant to instantly calm the mind¹. The video opens up with subtitles in a different language flashing across the top third of the screen, and this continues throughout the whole video². Throughout the whole video, we have a wind instrument playing a lively tune with what sounds like a piano accompanying in the background³. On the remaining two thirds of the video, we get a slideshow of different images depicting what I believe to be Krishna in different settings⁴. The first image is Krishna upright, their presence hovering above the waters with open arms to his side and a small grin to their face, the rays of the sun beaming around them⁵. The next image is Krishna in a lotus position, eyes rested and closed, as if Krishna is in a meditative state, the stars light up behind them⁶. The third image is Krishna once again, This time standing/floating with a blue aura encompassing them, eyes rested once again, reflecting a sense of peace⁷. The fourth image is Krishna holding the hand of an older individual, Krishna’s head covering the light of the sun, as the individual looks at Krishna with what appears to be thankfulness in a scene of nature, the river flowing with flowers blooming⁸. The last image is Krishna putting their hand on the back of an individual mediating in nature, the woods, towering trees and a small stream cutting through⁹.

The video from Pathh 2 Peacce rang through my years as I watched the short replay at least 10 times, trying to capture the detail in every depiction of Krishna. There were no audible phrases shared, no practices were explained audibly throughout the video. I do not understand the written language that is displayed throughout the video. However, I believe paying attention to the sounds and images allows me to see different functions of Krishna’s symbolism. More often than not Krishna was exuding a source of light. Krishna had a positive facial expression. The repeating images of Krishna interacting with their surroundings, paying attention to their environment, the more I saw this short as a comfort in a time of need, and less of a requirement for a road of belief.

Attention to Narrative

I had high hopes for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the New York Knicks this season. I thought they would each win 60+ games this year. Though the Knicks seem to be on an upward trajectory after winning the NBA Cup, the Clippers and the Mavericks have a lot of work to do. I still believe the Mavericks can rise to be contenders with the return of Kyrie Irving, but the loss of Dereck Lively II is a big one. The Clippers are done for in my opinion. Sorry Clippers fans. Regardless, I have attached myself to the narrative I believe would happen before the season, defending each franchise despite their record and standings within the league.

On the Swish Culture Channel, the founders Jordan Richard and Ashten Jewell invite Norris Cole to talk about Copper Flagg vs. Keyonte George and brainstorm how the Clippers can improve¹⁰. Jordan first comically tries to get Norris and Ashten to Pledge Allegiance to Cooper Flagg¹¹. The bottom of the video features a tag highlighting the performances by Cooper Flagg and Keyonte George, 42 pts, 7 rebs, and 6 asts; 37 pts, 6 asts, and 5 rebs respectively¹². Jordan believes Keyonte is going to be very expensive this offseason and wonders who will pay him this upcoming offseason¹³. Norris Cole discusses how Keyonte and Lauri Markkanen did their thing last night, Keyonte dropping an efficient 5 for 10 from behind the arc¹⁴. Later on, Ashten asks Jordan and Norris what the Clippers can do to turn things around¹⁵. First Jordan discusses their defensive concerns, going under picks for shooters, giving up multiple threes to good to decent three point shooters¹⁶. Jordan also mentions how many vets are on the rosters, but Jordan points out those vets aren’t even playing that much¹⁷. Norris Cole thinks Kawhi Leonard may be bullying the Los Angeles Clippers organization into tough situations, something that Gregg Popovich saw in his time with the Spurs years ago¹⁸. Norris believes the Clippers are at rock bottom, and it will be difficult for them to dig a deeper hole¹⁹.

Jordan and Ashten are invested in the Lakers and the Clippers being from the Los Angeles area and have grown in despair and frustration with what the team needs to make the most of the gutter of a position they have put themself in. On the contrary, the trio hold Cooper Flagg, Keyonte George, and other young and coming NBA stars to lofty ideals, hoping the young talent can maximize all their potential. The hosts speak from their past experiences being athletes, how certain choices by players remind them of other interactions in their own career, or how certain decisions on where to train may communicate certain messages to the organization. What I got from this live discussion is that teams and even stakeholders pay attention to EVERYTHING, extracting symbols to illuminate the narrative of their beloved franchise.

Attention to Presence

“Leave it better than you found it”. I’ve heard this saying many times in my life, whether it was borrowing a new toy or playing a video game on someone else’s device, I was reminded to leave the product as if I never used it. Whenever my basketball teammates and I ate at a restaurant, or stayed at a hotel, our coaches would remind us to leave the space better than we found it, as if we worked for the hotel or restaurant we were serviced at. I could go on and on, but my point is I’m not sure how important it is to “leave a mark” wherever we focus our energy. Whether it’s work, family, or different mission-led organizations, I believe presence doesn’t always look like leaving a mark that is noticeable or identifiable, but maybe it’s in the unseen, unexperienced moments that go unnoticed by all except for the active participants in that moment.

On The Artist Block Youtube Channel, the creator shares a tutorial on how to do the fundamentals Handstyle Graffiti²⁰. Early on in the video, the creator states Graffiti is a lot like penmanship having basic letter structure and your variant stuctures²¹. The creator lets us know that there are plenty of forms of each structure of letters, and there is a way to decode Graffiti to be able to see which letters used were variant structures and which letters were basic²². The creator warns it’s important to be aware of what someone is writing on and how big their wick is on their writing utensil²³. Too big and the letters become jumbled, too small and it’s hard to see what is being defined through the art. Style is the exaggeration of the fundamentals while keeping the fundamentals correct²⁴.

Honestly, I was quite disappointed in the video for this week, as I feel like I have seen this video from The Artist Block already and have written about it in a previous blog. I was waiting for some new content, new insights, new sparks of ideas, however that’s not what I got. I wonder if this speaks to the presence The Artist Block has had in my life over the last three months. I don’t think The Artist Block’s art leaves a mark on me due to my recognition of famous work or even the work showcased. I believe The Artist Block’s art leaves a mark on me by allowing his audience and I to actively participate in his Graffiti style, sharing his tips with his audience, asking for their engagement, and keeping street art conversation alive. As I take the train in and out of the city, I look to my left or right and I see a new graffiti tag I haven’t seen before. The Artist Block has left a mark on me by raising my awareness, my attention level, to the presence the graffiti art community has contributed to New York’s public transit scene, adding layers to my perspective on the unique tapestry of expression New York is.

Attention to Notice

Encourage attention. Read sacredly. Linger through practice. Listen and repeat. Stay close to your narrative. Watch and be present. Carefully notice. Understand and engage. Express thoughtfully.

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