A Report on Lachrymology

by Matt Nand

Lachrymology, when deciphered for it's meaning, becomes "the study of crying". The origins of this school of thought are vague at best. The only definite source of this "science" are the members of the heavy metal band, Tool. Tool claims that that "Lachrymology" was actually coined by Ronald P. Vincent in his book "A joyful guide to Lachrymology". However, there is no evidence that Ronald or his book actually exist. Why the band began this rumor is anyone's guess, and it does harm the credibility of lachrymology.
Despite the apparent lies concerning it's origins, the basic tenets of Lachrymology are still worth study, although it is a shame that the actual philosopher behind this science is unknown. The essential ideas behind Lachrymology are quite simple, the science teaches that a human cannot very well develop emotionally, mentally, or spiritually without the experience of pain.

And so I will begin this analysis of Lachrymology by asking the crucial question; what is pain? Pain is an emotional or physical experience that can only be described within itself. Pain is often intense, and more often leaves a memory of the damage it causes. It is this that makes Lachrymology so viable, for it is the psycho-emotional effects of pain that allow us to experience forward development in the human experience.

Consider Lachrymology in relation to a polarity effect. At one end, misery -- at the other, joy. Can one ever fully appreciate the positive without first experiencing it's opposite? A person who has an overwhelming period of pain, or a painful experience, will most likely experience joy and pleasure fuller when their psyche compares the two experiences.

A common situation with the human mind (especially in western thought) is the understanding that life is riddled with painful experience, touched rarely with joy, and then the individual must die. Many people spend a great deal of time in their lives preparing for pain, in hope of avoiding it. The problem here lies in the way by which people prepare for and deal with painful experiences. So much of the time, the anticipation of pain or severe loss (as perceived by the individual) leads a person to develop self destructive defense mechanisms which only hinder development as an individual. Under the theorem of Lachrymology, we understand that a person must learn to expect loss, failure, and pain. By understanding that these things are inevitable, a person can learn to embrace their losses.

The integration of pain and suffering into our psyche, rather than fighting it, teaches our souls the meaning of loss. When we accept pain in our lives, we can learn to live at the depths of emotion which pain can induce. It is in these "depths" that we can often reach true realization.

Pain functions as a tool of development by forcing an individual to concentrate. When a person is trapped in the mental snare caused by emotional or physical pain, their mind automatically begins to seek out answers as to "why" the person is suffering. As long as this process is not interrupted (such as by distractions like drugs, alcohol, etc.) the psyche will continue to operate in a progressive fashion. The individual will, at first, dwell almost solely on the pain at hand. Given time, the mind will grow used to the pain and the consciousness will automatically progress into other areas of thought. This progression of thought will, with time, lead into psychological development.

The state of mind generated by focus on pain or loss is known clinically as depression. The major body of psychiatric thought considers depression to be a "sickness". This concept should be considered as appalling to anyone who understands the significance of misery, sadness, pain, and so on. Throughout history, "depression" has been a common thread between many brilliant men. We know that Mozart, Poe, and DaVinci, among others, were so "troubled".

This is not to say that depression should be a constant state of mind for everyone. By all means depression, like all things; will likely run it's course and move on with time, leaving only mental advancements and wisdom in it's place. It must not be left unstated that the ascension out of pain, and depression is just as important as the suffering itself; for it is our suffering that enables our development and our greater appreciation of new found heights. As individuals who have survived pain, we must remember to remain aware of the pain we have suffered, and allow that pain to teach us for all that it is worth.

Another area of concern is the intentional infliction of pain, particularly in physical form. This is a highly complex matter, and it must be addressed. First and foremost, we must pose a highly important question- can intentional pain offer the same development potential as that which is not intentional? In essence, the potential of intentional physical pain is dependent on the motivation behind it's infliction. If the pain is caused for enjoyment, then it may well be considered as "masochism". The infliction of pain for enjoyment, particularly sexual gratification, should not be considered as developmental under Lachrymology. By causing pain for personal (or mutual) gratification, the psyche learns nothing from the experience, as all of the gain is sensual and derived from the pain itself. However, intentional pain could well be developmental if the goal is the spiritual or mental gain that can be offered from such experiences. This idea is evident in eastern religions and monastic societies, where practitioners inflict pain on themselves or suffer deprivation in order to experience the mental clarity that they can only gain from these practices.

Finally, the philosophical basis of Lachrymology eludes to "crying as a therapy". Indeed, crying eliminates particular toxins from the body produced when an individual is suffering stress. Also, the act of crying offers psychological healing by allowing us to better understand the pain we are feeling and cope with the suffering in a biologically sound manner.

And thus, this exploration of the philosophy of Lachrymology comes full circle. Despite it's shady roots, the theories of Lachrymology are highly sound in their foundation. Perhaps it does not have the best beginnings, but as the quote states... "all new truths begin as heresies." Only by exploring and understanding our human capacity for pain can we learn to appreciate pleasure, and experience the complete developmental potential that pain (emotional or physical) can truly offer.

Interpretate at your own risk. This was not written by me.

I was looking into the number 11. I found some stuff on it, but I also found some stuff about time and brain activity. I found it interesting and I thought I would share it here.
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"About number 11 - 11 is double digit and is therefore considered a Master or Power Number. In Numerology - 11 represents impractical idealism, visionary, refinement of ideals, intuition, revelation, artistic and inventive genius, avant-garde, androgynous, film, fame, refinement fulfilled when working with a practical partner. Eleven is a higher octave of the number two . It carries psychic vibrations and has an equal balance of masculine and feminine properties. Because eleven contains many gifts such as psychic awareness and a keen sense of sensitivity, it also has negative effects such as treachery and betrayal from secret enemies.

Many associate 11:11 with a wake-up code/alarm as they see it on digit clocks and watches. It can also be seen as a key to unlock the subconscious mind - our genetic encoded memories ... that we are spirits having a physical experience - not physical beings embarking on a spiritual experience.

11:11 - or derivatives of these numbers - 111 and 11 - are digits that repeat in time - thus a metaphor for reality as patterns that repeat in time for us to experience. This can refer to the rise and fall of civilizations - our personal experiences and lessons - loops in time - whatever - they are cycles of time that create and recreate following the blueprint."

Now this next part was what brought me in the most, the message I got from it was that time really did not exist- they talked about brain activity in this one.
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"Ellie and 11:11 .... In 1991 - when I was hosting the talk show "The Metaphysical Experience" - a woman named Solara was my guest. Her topic was Activation of the 11:11 Doorway. It was all about ascension and the beginning of awareness of the 11:11 code. In 1995 - a Crystalinks' reader named Joe emailed about his experiences with the numbers 111:111 - hence the file you are reading was first created - and in so doing I took a long hard look at this phenomena experienced by those around me - oddly not part of my triggering. Each time Joe was about to go through another major spiritual awakening - an epiphany of some kind - those numbers would appear in his physical experience to signal the upcoming change. The numbers say, "Pay attention!"

We all have one or more numeric codes that follow the blueprint of Sacred Geometry. It is about the spiraling of consciousness - Phi - Fibonacci - Golden Mean Spiral - found in perfection, in the exact porportions in the Great Pyramid - as a reminder of 12 around 1 (source) that create our reality. Reality - the spiral of consciousness as if through a slinky toy - or cones - through many levels of experience - at the same time - for the soul. The spiral gives the illusion of time - but once in meditation or dream state - or beyond the slinky - your frequency is too high - moving too fast - beyond linear time and space."

^IMO Tool was inspired by this... maybe. They talked about a interview back in 1995, I'm not sure of when Tool had come out and made it big, but I'm almost sure it was after 1995 so this could have been a influence to them?

Also if anyone knows anything about the brain activity they are talking about, and whether or not it relates to telekinesis I would like to know.
But the main discussion I would like to have is on this special number 11- whether it is a theory or a reasonable fact and not coincidence.

“One desire, one sexual being.”

Perhaps you know of these words. This first of all is the two beginning lines opening the first song on Mer de Nomes, Hollow. Secondly, this is the perfect depiction of human potential to achieve perfection. What is this sexual being? As human, let us analyze this:

“We find that male and female are really the positive and negative aspects on nature—that is to say, that the male is the positive or electrical quality and female is the magnetic, receptive, or negative quality. The word ‘negative’ is here used in its electrical application, and means that it does not act but holds power. It does not represent futility or weakness, but reserve force.

The whole universe is built upon this fusion of ‘male’ and ‘female’ (electricity ‘+ -’, magnetism ‘north’ and ‘south’ poles, Chemistry: for a reaction you require a reactor and a reactant, these are all examples). It must not be inferred, however, that a man is all electrical and a woman all magnetic. On the contrary, these two qualities run in juxtaposition through every cell and atom. But all existing things are pre-eminently of one sex, although containing both in various degrees. Example: the masculine symbol being Mars, has two poles, one electrical and one magnetic.

It would seem to follow, then, that man’s mental body has a preponderance of the feminine quality, and woman’s of masculine, and perhaps that explains why wise have always considered that woman can actually take the lead and inspire them from the mental level if she but realizes it and fits herself to do so.

Man is meant to learn sensitivity and intuition from woman, and woman is meant to learn steadiness and honesty from man. A perfect man or a perfect woman must be a complete blending of the qualities of both. That is why God is defined as perfect and has no gender, though he is the father of us all.

Considering this, we see the futile stagnation by the people whom refuse a relationship with the opposite sex, such as nuns or monks, or by those who indulge in homosexuality, they will be lacking as long as they remain and have no potential of moving towards perfection without the benefit of learning from the other gender as much as could possibly be learned. Man and woman merge in work or play together, entirely irrespective of the sexual act itself, and stimulate and nourish each other to fulfill each other’s natures, as it is meant to be.

When men and woman are brought up to be sensitively alive to this interplay of the forces between them, they will obtain so many fulfillments that from them that the act of procreation will fall back naturally to its normal use. Sex-antagonism and other inhibitions will disappear. There will be produced the perfect working unit, built up of Woman-Wisdom-Strength and Man-Power-Action.”

This is so very simple, yet humanity has such difficulty succumbing to this, a simple precept. This does not give us permission to harbor of those who do not seek fulfillment from the other gender, but to hope that they may understand their fault, and change. And for those who do seek it, most seek only fulfillment to lusts within self-indulgence, and sex is the tool utilized for such. Perfection lies only within the equilibrium between the two out of love.