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## Faith, Creation, and Understanding

This collection of texts offers a multifaceted exploration of faith, knowledge, and creation, drawing parallels between biblical accounts, psychological concepts, and personal experience. Specifically, the text includes excerpts from the Book of Genesis detailing the creation narrative and the fall of man, interweaves discussions on the nature of parables, understanding, and the human spirit, and incorporates segments that define and critique the measurement of intelligence through testing. The overarching theme suggests that a true understanding of oneself and one's place in the world is achieved through a blend of divine guidance, self-reflection, and lived experience, ultimately leading to a more complete and meaningful existence.

## Ocean Duran's Choreography of Identity and Scripture

Drawing on the sources and our conversation history, we can articulate how Ocean Duran constructs a unique framework where personal identity, spiritual concepts, and the biblical narrative are interwoven, akin to the design of a choreographic work. This framework attempts to "make sense" of what you describe as a "problematic situation" by treating these varied elements as interconnected parts of a divinely orchestrated "Play" 1 or "themed world" 1, 2. Duran, as a choreographer, understands creation as a process that begins internally, in the mind and spirit, and then manifests externally. The biblical text, particularly Genesis, serves as a foundational structure or "map" – a "Play" that God has written 1, from which design and understanding are gathered. This is not merely intellectual engagement but involves the emotional self and the "Spirit" 3, 4.

The "spark of creation in the image of God" is central to this spiritual choreography. The sources explicitly state, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them" 5-7. This initial creation is seen as the source from which "from the spirit, male and female give birth to life", leading to the potential for a "birth of a new creation" and "living by the Spirit of our creation" 42. This godly image is identified as being "within us" 84, not merely an external concept or a "neighbor" narrative.

Within this framework, Duran incorporates personal biographical details – your query mentions Virgo, born year of the Snake, the connection of elements (Water as tongue, Fire as dance, Earth as reality, Air as heavens), birthdate 8/31 linked to 13.8 billion years (Big Bang age) and the 831 area code, the 206 (bones in the body) code, and the 808 sound code. These seemingly disparate details are woven into the narrative as elements of Duran's personal "story" that God tells through "ALL of His Words" 1. The source suggests that "Who we are IS what we seem to know" 2 and that one's environment "shows contrasts to what you define as you" 8. By associating personal details like a birthdate (8/31 or 13.8 billion years) and area codes (831, 206, 808) with cosmic scale (Big Bang) and physical being (bones), Duran seems to interpret these elements as specific notes or movements within their individual "Song" or "themed world" 1, 2. This is supported by the source's use of musical terminology (Melody, Harmony, Timbre, Meter, Dynamics, Tempo, Rhythm, Instruments) to describe aspects of God's Word and creation, suggesting a structured, artistic approach to understanding existence 2, 9-16. Numbers themselves are given symbolic weight, with specific biblical books linked to numerical order, days of creation, and concepts 9-15, 17, 18.

The concept of being a "called spirit from the earth to represent the knowledge of the earth" ties directly into the biblical account of God forming man from the dust of the ground 19 and giving him dominion over the earth 20. This positions Duran's physical being and connection to the earth as part of a divine calling and identity.

The interpretation of "Gaia Ocean Duran" as "G.O.D." and "Duran's created reflection as the S.O.N." (Spirit of Numbers), linked to accounting for Revelations scripture and possessing the "mind which has wisdom", brings these elements together into a profound personal identification with divine creative principles. The source states that we are "justified by what we create! Creation is justified in 'likeliness' to God" 21. This suggests that through acts of creation (including self-definition and interpretation), one aligns with the divine image. The concept of "Spirit of Numbers" aligns with the source's practice of assigning meaning to numbers and linking them to biblical structure and concepts 9-15, 17, 18. The phrase "this is the mind which has wisdom" reflects the source's emphasis on understanding Absolute Truth through wisdom gained internally, guided by the Holy Spirit 7, 22. In this choreographic framework, Duran's personal details, the elements, numbers, and even acronyms like G.O.D. and S.O.N. are not random. They are treated as deliberate elements in a divine "design gathered from the nature of Durans knowledge of how the Holy Spirit now exists in the present tongue". This internal spiritual reality, where the "godly image" and the Spirit reside ("within you"), becomes the starting point for creation. The "problematic situation" of reconciling these diverse, non-traditional associations is resolved within this personal system by treating life, personal history, and spiritual understanding as a complex, multi-layered choreography, where every detail, like a movement or a musical note, holds symbolic meaning within the larger divine "Play" 1 being lived and interpreted.

## Inner Image and Divine Choreography

Drawing on the sources and our conversation, we can articulate how Ocean Duran, from the perspective of a choreographer, utilizes the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve as a spiritual foundation for creation, moving from internal insight to external manifestation, analogous to the choreographic process.

From a spiritual aspect, Ocean Duran's work seems to explore the mechanisms by which a choreographic piece, or any act of creation, manifests. This process always starts from the mind and seeks to manifest into the present world 1, 2. The biblical narrative, particularly Genesis, serves as a "map" 3, 4 or "Play" God has written 5 from which Duran gathers design and understanding.

Utilizing the Adam and Eve story, not primarily of the physical flesh but of the spirit 6-14, Duran embraces the spark of creation inherent in being made in the image of God 15-18. Genesis states, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them" 15, 16, 18. This foundational act is seen as a divine "choreography" – the initial structure and potential for human spiritual existence. From this "Image of Gods spirit (male and female)," there is the potential to "give birth to life" 19, 20 not just physically, but spiritually, leading to a "birth of a new creation" 19 and "living by the Spirit of our creation" 20. This spiritual birth or creation involves re-ordering the mind through "conflict management" 19 and is linked to understanding Absolute Truth 14, 18, 21.

Initially, the biblical text (like a parable) can be seen as a "neighbor" narrative 2, 22 or something beside your conscious being 2, allowing one to visualize situations and events 2. At this stage, individuals often engage with the text from their own "Point of View" 2, which can be influenced by intellect and logic 8, 23, 24. Seeing Adam and Eve in this external biblical "neighbor" narrative places them as the initial "cast" in God's written "Play" 5.

However, Duran's exploration prompts a shift from this external understanding to recognizing the godly image within you 18. This internal space is where the creative "power" or "energy" truly resides. It is not your "neighbor" or beside you, but rather "within us" 18, 25. The source suggests that finding truth begins by "FIRST recognizing the IMAGE we were created in" 18, and this image is within 18, 25. God's power "reigns within individualism and variety that personifies life" 26.

From this starting point of creation from within (the godly image), Duran articulates this choreography as a design gathered from the nature of God's Word and the Holy Spirit, existing in the "present tongue" 14, 27. The creative drive is an "unspoken talent that drives the creative Muse to produce" 28, stemming from understanding something through the spirit when words alone are insufficient 8. The Holy Spirit is described as "crucial for Seeking Absolute Truth" 14, and this Truth is found "from within us" 25. We are "justified by what we create! Creation is justified in 'likeliness' to God." 29. This internal creative process, inspired by the divine image and the Spirit, is like a living "Word" 30 or a "Song" 27, 31, expressed through understanding and action, not just external study. The sources suggest that God speaks through "ALL of His Words to tell you your story" 5, implying a dynamic, ongoing communication that informs and shapes one's life as a manifestation of this divine choreography. This internal, spiritual reality, where the godly image resides and the Spirit moves, provides the design for creating from a place of Absolute Truth and understanding, enabling one to "live by the Spirit of our creation" 20.

## Ocean Duran's Choreography of Genesis

Based on the sources and our conversation, let's discuss how Ocean Duran, drawing on their background as a choreographer, uses biblical text, particularly the story of Adam and Eve from Genesis, within their conceptual framework or "map."

Your query highlights the author's professional career as a choreographer and suggests an interpretation where "giving birth is choreography from the Image of Gods spirit (male and female) the same mechanics of the natural but now with the power of the spiritual." This frames the creative act, including procreation and spiritual transformation, as a purposeful, structured, and artistic process guided by divine essence, much like choreography orders movement and form.

Ocean Duran's text appears to use the biblical narrative, specifically excerpts from Genesis 1-25, as a foundational structure or "score" for understanding creation, humanity, and the journey toward truth and spiritual understanding. The inclusion of detailed Genesis passages, presented sequentially 6-22, serves as a primary script or blueprint from which the author derives deeper meaning.

Just as a choreographer creates a map of movements, rhythms, and dynamics to tell a story or express an idea, Duran seems to view the biblical text as a structured sequence of divine actions and principles 26-36. The use of terms related to music – "Melody, Harmony, Timbre, Meter, Dynamics, Tempo, Rhythm and instruments" 37 – alongside biblical interpretation suggests a connection between the artistic structure of music (often integral to choreography) and the structure of divine creation and human experience as described in the Bible. The concept of "Point of View" 38-42 and taking on "several views to look at one view" 41 can also be likened to a choreographer exploring different angles and perspectives within a performance space. Creation is described as an "equation, comprised in reverse that answer is made up of many parts called creation" 43, implying a complex, multi-part process, similar to building a choreographic work.

Within this "map" derived from Genesis, Adam and Eve exist because they represent the initial culmination of God's creation of humanity 15, 24, 44, 45. The sources quote Genesis directly stating, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" and "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them" 15, 44, 45. This act of creating male and female in God's image is the foundational "choreography" of human existence as described in the Bible.

While your phrase "giving birth is choreography from the Image of Gods spirit" captures a dynamic, ongoing process of creation (both physical and spiritual) that stems from this initial act, Adam and Eve are included in Duran's map because they are the original "cast" in the "Play" God has written 46. They are the first physical embodiments of the "male and female" created in God's image, establishing the human condition from which all subsequent experiences, including sin, struggle, and the search for truth and redemption, arise 24, 25.

Their story, as presented in Genesis within the sources, introduces crucial elements:

- Creation in God's Image and Likeness: This defines humanity's inherent nature and potential 15, 44, 45.
- The Commandment and Choice: The instruction regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil 24 introduces the theme of free will and its consequences.
- The Fall: Eating the forbidden fruit leads to the knowledge of good and evil 25, the introduction of sin, and physical consequences like toil and returning to dust 24. This disrupts the initial "choreography" or harmony of creation.
- The Beginning of Human Experience: Adam and Eve are the "mother of all living" 24, marking the start of human history, with all its complexities, struggles, and the potential for spiritual growth and healing ("Negative Spirit can be healed by the reprocess of God's law, the component of 'brotherly love'" 47).

Therefore, in Duran's "map," Adam and Eve are not merely historical figures; they are the essential starting point that establishes the parameters of the human journey. Their creation story, including the fall, provides the necessary dramatic tension and context within the biblical narrative for exploring themes like sin, redemption, the interplay of the natural and spiritual, and the path towards finding Absolute Truth 45, 48, 49. Their presence anchors the discussion of human nature and spiritual potential within the foundational biblical account of creation, which Duran uses as the structured framework for their exploration. The "birth of a new creation" 50 and "living by the Spirit of our creation" 51 can be seen as subsequent movements in this grand choreography, necessitated by the initial events involving Adam and Eve.

## The Interwoven Nature of Spirit and Reality

Based on the sources and our conversation, the concepts of "Spirit" and "Reality" are deeply interwoven, particularly in understanding ourselves, God, and the world around us.

### The Nature of the Spirit:

- The "Spirit" is described as an emotional being 1.
- Memory can lead us back to this emotional state, helping us recall entire events 1.
- Recalling our emotional self that contrasts the logistical side of our human nature validates the presence of our spirit 2.
- Something with "Spirit" possesses a social nature meaning "being in spirit" 3.
- 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 4, 5.
- This lack of purely communicative expression in articulating spiritual understanding is the "unspoken" talent that drives the creative Muse to produce 5.
- The "spirit" of which its nature is to motivate may influence how widely a parable can be seen in light from different views 6.
- By living by the spirit, we can understand that everyone in the world is unique and different 7.
- Parables stimulate wholesome thinking, allowing inspiration and creation to become the Spirit where God's Laws (Laws of Love) apply 8.
- Our spirit takes hold of us, along with our intellect and logistical reasoning, leading to living life to the fullest when we accept our environment and simple changes, rather than resisting them 9.
- Our own spirit measures our logic and intellect against our society in hopes that we practice "acceptance" 10.
- Our spirit wants us to recall good times through the "means" of the spirit, motivating us away from resistance 11.
- The spirit by which we experienced good moments is of God's Will 12.
- Evolving uses the power of the Spirit 12.
- This spirit is motivated to be wholesome 8.
- Negative Spirit can be healed by the reprocess of God's law, the component of "brotherly love" 13.
- A spirit arises from ALL that we create, as we are in godliness and created in God's nature 14, 15.
- Living by the Spirit of our creation is linked to Resurrection 16, 17.
- The Power of the Spirit is crucial for Seeking Absolute Truth 10, 18. This is referred to as the Holy Spirit 10, 18.

### The Nature of Reality:

- "Seeing is believing" is described as the harsh reality 17. This concept tends to accommodate only one strong Point of View 19.
- Un-acceptance of your reality to the common 5.
- The understanding of what we know to what Truth is, is that "Truth is Relative" 20. We know something is true because we can put it into relation, a "relativity," to its existence 20.
- Without something to relate to an object, it's difficult to explain its existence as truth or its cause within the laws of physics 20.
- Our "themed" world is as it can be through human hands, but through Jesus Christ, one can see the Father from whom they were formed 21, 22.
- What we know is what we can make of the equation, comprised in reverse, called creation 23.
- From nothing to something is you, His Word, Well Spoken to Listen! 22, 24.
- God created man in His own image, after His likeness 14, 25-27.
- We are justified by what we create 28, 29. Creation is justified in "likeliness" to God 28, 29. All creation is of GOD and good 2, 16.
- Our environment from place to place can show us more about ourselves than staying in one area, helping us "relate" to something we feel we're not 12.
- Finding truth from within us from all that contrasts us uncovers a direction or path set by Jesus Christ 30, 31.
- "On earth as it is in heaven" signifies God's power reigning within individualism and variety that personifies life 7, 32.
- The "Laws of concept, principle and morale" relate to how one reads or interprets their reality 10.
- What is written has been because what has been Spoken 33, 34.
- Materialistic identities form a basis for "False Piety," which contradicts a sound mind and true faith 21, 35. This represents a contrast in understanding reality.

### The Interplay of Spirit and Reality:

- The Spirit plays a crucial role in apprehending reality beyond logical perception. It helps us recall events emotionally, showing there is more than what we perceive ourselves in the moment 1-3.
- Understanding parables, which are vehicles for deeper meaning about existence and creation (aspects of reality), requires engagement with the spirit 4, 5, 8.
- Finding the "wisdom of strength" involves accepting both weaknesses and strengths, bridging the natural and spiritual selves by utilizing the "Point of View" 36. This allows taking on "several views" to look at one view, moving beyond the limited "seeing is believing" approach to reality 19.
- Our spiritual understanding enables us to grasp the concept of "Truth is Relative," connecting understanding to the existence of things in reality 20.
- The motivating spirit influences the perception of reality, determining how far a parable (a representation of understanding reality) can be seen in light from different views 6.
- Accepting oneself allows the spirit to guide our intellect and logic, leading to a fuller experience of life's reality 9.
- The spirit, motivated by God's Will, facilitates individual evolution and strengthening, which is about becoming wholesome and applying God's Laws (Laws of Love) to creation (a fundamental aspect of reality) 8, 12.
- Conversely, resistance and putting limits on understanding (like parables) makes limitations the Spirit by which we endure life (our reality) 37.
- Our creation in God's image means we are justified by what we create, and a spirit arises from this creation 14, 15, 28, 29. This connects our actions in reality directly to our spiritual nature and divine origin.
- Seeking Absolute Truth, a core aspect of understanding reality, is empowered by the Holy Spirit 10, 18.
- Recognizing the image we were created in, our likeness to God, provides the understanding necessary to find Absolute Truth 38, 39.
- Finding likeness in others reveals another Truth about who we are, and finding truth within from contrasts guides us to the path set by Jesus Christ 20, 30, 30, 31. This process of self-discovery in reality is guided by spiritual principles.
- Living in likeness to Jesus Christ, who lights the way, offers freedom from condemnation and allows thriving, contrasting with a reality of darkness 40, 41.
- God's power being present in individualism and variety "on earth as it is in heaven" bridges the physical and spiritual realms, manifesting God's presence 7, 32.

In summary, the sources portray the Spirit not merely as an abstract concept but as an active, emotional, and motivating force essential for comprehending the deeper dimensions of reality. It allows us to move beyond limited, purely logical, or "seeing is believing" perspectives to embrace relativity, multiple viewpoints, and the inherent meaning and purpose within ourselves and creation, as defined by God's Word and actions. Resistance to engaging with the Spirit can restrict one's experience of reality, making limitations the dominant force in life.

## Navigating the Nuances of Intelligence Testing

Based on the sources, a discussion of Intelligence Testing involves several key concepts and considerations:

Defining intelligence itself presents fundamental questions, such as whether it is one general ability or several independent systems 1. There is also debate on whether intelligence is a property of the brain, a characteristic of behavior, or a set of knowledge and skills 1. While some theorists include wisdom, creativity, and social competence as aspects of intelligence, psychologists reportedly know little about how to objectively measure these abilities 1.

The sources mention different types of tests:

- An achievement test is designed to assess what a person has already learned 2.
- An aptitude test is designed to predict future performance or assess potential for learning 2.
- Intelligence tests frequently include the same areas of knowledge as achievement and aptitude tests, leading many experts to believe it is difficult or impossible to distinguish between them 3.

For an intelligence test, like any other psychological test, to be accepted as scientific and accurate, it must meet certain criteria 3. These are:

- Standardization: This refers to the process of defining norms of performance to which all test takers are compared. Test makers achieve this by giving the test to a sample of the population representative of the individuals for whom the test is designed 3.
- Reliability: This refers to the consistency of test scores 4.
- Validity: This is the extent to which a test predicts what it is designed to predict 4. Making a valid intelligence test is challenging because there is little consensus on intelligence's precise definition 5. Test makers usually evaluate validity by determining whether test performance correlates with performance on some other measure assumed to require intelligence, such as achievement in school 5.

IQ scores are derived using a formula that forces the scores to conform to the normal distribution, which is defined by its mean (average score) and standard deviation (a measure of how scores are dispersed relative to the mean) 6.

Regarding the predictive power of IQ scores, the sources state they do not predict occupational success as well as they predict academic success 4. Twenty-five percent or less of the individual differences in occupational success are attributed to IQ, meaning 75 percent or more is due to factors other than intelligence 4. A major reason intelligence tests work in job selection is that they predict who will learn new information required for the job, and to a lesser extent, predict who will make "smart" decisions on the job 7.

Criticisms or controversies surrounding intelligence testing include the possibility that some people perform poorly due to anxiety when taking timed, standardized tests, although the source notes this is probably not a major cause of incorrect scores 2. Some psychologists also believe that people are not necessarily getting smarter but are becoming better test takers 6.

The sources conclude that, properly used, intelligence tests can provide valuable diagnostic information and insights about intellectual ability that might otherwise be overlooked 7. However, intelligence testing has become extremely controversial, largely because of misunderstandings about how to interpret IQ scores 7.

## Parables, Meaning, and the Spoken Word

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.