24 Apr 2008. 6:28pm.
What is it about the empty page that has suddenly become so imposing?
I've sat here staring at this blank notebook with nothing but a date and a page number written for almost an hour.
What's happened?
Maybe that's just it. Nothing worth mentioning has happened since the last time I wrote in here.
Boring, boring life.
But at least I'm alive - I like that better than the alternatives at this point.
Why do I like that better, though? I'm confident in my faith that there's another world after this one - a continual progression, a constant evolution of self to the eventual goal of perfection (and none of that boring 'sit on a cloud singing to Jesus' stuff that mainstream Christianity seems to be jonesing for so badly). Wouldn't it be nice to slough off this mortal coil and move forward?
But I like it here. While I know in my heart there is that proverbial más allá, does it have tuna fish sandwiches? Does it have music that makes my synapses fire unlike ever before? Does it have a beautiful sea where I can sit on a bench and visually devour it while enjoying my tuna and music?
While I know it'll be awesome, and I'm sure it'll be better than here (although, some days, I can't imagine how), I'm okay with staying here and experiencing these things I love for awhile longer.
Eternity's a long time.
I'm sure it'll still be there when I'm done here and ready to go.
(Commenting as I listen)
Love the pedal steel. Most people listening probably think those beginning licks are the guitar player. It's actually a dude on pedal steel - though I can't see if it's an actual pedal steel or some digital derivitave. Where'd the pedal steel guy go? Did he pick up a guitar?
The tune is simplistic harmonically, but the players seem driven to convey their passion - which is cool. Mood music, overall, but that's not a negative comment.
Interesting thoughts bro. I have to admit, even though I, too, have faith in the next life, I am still pretty happy with this one. Plus, I really, really want to do a bit more with my life before I move on to the next one.
Nice blog Braeden! I'm with you on the liking here for a much longer time too.
Great article, SC. I think you filled the blank page brilliantly.
Hi from me too. Can't see the vid, though. Will have to look it up later.
There's somethings in the universe that we don't understand and what happens when you die is natrually one of them (and probably the one that we are really all interested in).
I think the nature of energy, and how all mass is just condensed energy, is perhaps just a small pin hole sized view into the actual workings of the universe (or multiverse or whatever).
Sam Harris, whom is a well recognised antitheist, has said we should not ignore things that are considered super natural experiences be it from medidation, seclusion and arguably mind altering experiences (read of that what you will). What is for sure there is something fundemental that we don't understand (probably a lot of fundemental things actually) and i'm hopefuly that solving them could solve the answer of what comes next, or at least enlighten us to it somewhat more.
Finally let me say great article SanChonino, it's always nice to tickle the brain a bit with philiosophy on a Friday afternoon.
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