Based on the sources and our conversation, the concept of "Parables and Meaning" is deeply intertwined with understanding truth, faith, God's creation, and our own existence.

What Parables Are and How They Function:

The sources present parables as potent tools for understanding that go beyond simple narrative. Parables are described as being of the same effect as reading words that allow us to visualize situations or events [1]. They are linked to the scientific concept of "Point of View" in relation to Psychology [1]. Understanding a parable begins at this stage, where we each have our own initial "Point of View" [1].

To delve deeper into a parable's meaning, the sources suggest utilizing a more personal approach where our own experience proves some sort of relation to the matter [2]. When we engage with a parable, especially by expressing or sharing our experience relative to its words (rather than just thinking aloud), we tend to gather pieces to construct something akin to a character or story arc – complete with introduction, plot, climax, moral, and what we learned or can teach others who can relate to the same parable [3]. This process can lead our memory back to an emotional state called the "Spirit," helping us recall the entire event [3]. Our ability to recall the different Points of Views of that event demonstrates that there is more than what we perceive in the moment [4].

The sources highlight a crucial dynamic in understanding parables: the interplay between intellect and spirit. Our intellect sees the words of a parable, but only by the spirit can we come to understand something that we can't seem to explain with words [5, 6]. This lack of purely logical, communicative expression in articulating the spiritual understanding of a parable is described as the "unspoken" talent that drives the creative Muse to produce [6].

Understanding a parable is also connected to finding "wisdom of strength" by accepting both our weaknesses and strengths as integral parts of "WHO we are" and what we have become [7]. This Wisdom of Strength acts as a bridge connecting our natural and spiritual selves, again utilizing the "Point of View" [7]. Unlike the "seeing is believing" concept, which accommodates only one strong Point of View, understanding a parable involves using both spiritual and logical perspectives to take on "several views" to look at one view [8]. Experience, especially through age and willingness, allows us to use this "seeing is believing" mechanic to view parables in a "new light" or from a different "Point of View" [9].

A parable can even be considered in likeness to a DNA strand of a "society," which, paradoxically, acts like a wall blocking merging while simultaneously helping the population evolve as individuals and linking society together [10-12]. The "spirit" of which it's nature is to motivate may influence how widely a parable can be seen in light from different views [13]. Ultimately, parables are said to stimulate wholesome thinking, allowing inspiration and creation to become the Spirit where God's Laws (Laws of Love) apply [14]. Conversely, resistance to viewing parables from multiple perspectives limits our potential and can make limitations the "Spirit" by which we endure life [14, 15].

What Meaning Is:

Meaning is discussed on multiple levels, from the significance we create in our lives to the inherent meaning in God's Word. What we have done for meaning to "go on" is linked to our daily fight for survival [16]. We are cautioned against forgetting mighty words and their meaning towards our own wrong [1]. The actual "WORD we are singing" moves along to describe the "WAY~WORD" Song [1]. The sources state there is a word and its meaning [2], noting that very few words are precious [2]. A word without meaning is described as only an "EMPTY" themed being [5].

The idea that what is said and done has meaning of many words that define words is presented as an answer or definition, though incomplete without "THEE Spoken WORD" [6]. One Word can theme a book by believing its theme without a second look [8]. Your "WORD IS as it's always been!" [17]. God's word has meaning, and our life and His works are alive by His breathing [18]. From nothing to something is you, His Word, Well Spoken to Listen! [18]. His Word is Life and describes no limits [19]. God speaks through ALL of His Words to tell your story, your life, meaning, and definition, which has been for you and God to Mold [20]. What is written has been because what has been Spoken [21]. Our life (who we are) is described as a living Word [22]. We are what we know, and who we are is because of our meaning [23].

Connecting Parables and Meaning:

The profound connection lies in how parables serve as vehicles for uncovering deeper meaning, particularly the meaning inherent in God's Word and in our own existence as created in His image.

The sources relate understanding something as true ("Truth is Relative") to being able to put into relation a "relativity" to its existence [24]. The parable, acting like society's DNA and involving "Relativity" as both a separating and linking force, helps us see how understanding the world and ourselves from multiple "Points of Views" (the parable mechanic) is key to grasping this relative truth and meaning [10-12].

By using parables to understand ourselves – recognizing the contrasts within us and finding truth from within all that contrasts us – we uncover the path set by Jesus Christ [25]. Parables, by stimulating wholesome thinking, allow inspiration and creation to become the Spirit where God's Laws (Laws of Love) apply [14]. This process reveals deeper meaning beyond surface interpretation.

The sources connect the Spoken Word and music to this understanding of meaning through parables, citing the song "Amazing Grace" as a "WORD He Spoke" through such a peculiar means, with meaning beyond simple expression or taste [26, 27]. Like the elements of music (Melody, Harmony, etc.), we as God's Word move along, implying a dynamic, inherent meaning in our existence that can be apprehended through these symbolic, parable-like forms [26].

In essence, parables are presented as a way to access and understand the multifaceted meaning of existence, the nature of truth as relative yet grounded in God's absolute Word, and our own identity as living "Words" spoken into being by the Creator [18, 22, 27]. They require us to engage with our experiences, emotions (Spirit), intellect, and different perspectives to bridge the gap between the seen (words, events) and the unseen (spiritual understanding, deeper truth, God's will), ultimately revealing the inherent meaning and purpose within ourselves and God's creation [3, 5-8, 14, 28].