So, like, what if this.........

One thing is clear, we humans are masters of self-deception, our introspection and attempts for knowledge in that way are not to be trusted. For even if we are sure of the pre-conceptual experience, in our conceptualisation of that experience, that makes it cogent to us, we alter it subtlety. At bottom every man knows well enough that he is a unique being, only once on this earth; and by no extraordinary chance will such a marvelously picturesque piece of diversity in unity as he is, ever be put together a second time. - Friedrich Nietzsche. all the best urban

I am touched by your flattery by the by, all the best urban

Thank you, Urban, my flattery was sincere, and I'm glad you saw that. I've read many of your comments in other peoples' discussions and you speak with intelligence and quite articulately. I could never get into a war of words with you....I'd lose, miserably, I'm sure. But probably happily. And what you say about the beginning of the theory of reincarnation may be true, but I don't believe that we are punished in our lives for the sins of the past, but that we are put here again to learn more, to become better human beings, to live our lives more like, for lack of a better example, Christ. You know, one time my sister Patty asked me what I must have done in a past life to have all of the illness and hospitalizations and such that I have in this life. And I looked at her aghast and said that I had such a BLESSED life. My ilnesses and such have only served to make me a bigger person, more open to others' suffering and pain, because of what I've gone through. It's only made me more conpassionate, and kinder. I definitely didn't believe that I was being punished for anything. I also believe in past life memories....because I've had what I believe is them. I believe I was in a concentration camp in a Nazi controlled country. But what I don't know is this: was I a prisoner or a guard? It's a very distrubing question and one which I hope I eventually get an answer to. But if I don't, I'll be ok. Whatever I was, whatever I did, I must have learned. I love the life I have and consider it a gift. Anyway. Whew, I hadn't intended to type all of this. But I type just like I talk, and I was talkin! Interesting to find myself talking to urbandekay.......about a religious subject, no less! I wouldn't have anticipated it, ever. But I'm glad for the discourse. Ok, your turn.

Well hello, Miss Moondancer! It's nice to hear from you too, thanks for coming in. Ya know, I pretty much agree with most of what you've said here and I'm so happy to see that your faith is so strong, as is mine. But I just wonder, what if the earth is no longer in existence? Then what? Happy mylotting sugar. (you can consider the above question rhetorical if you like) Have a blast out there.

Well my lovely lady. It has happened before that people were not here. But then wala, here we are. If not, then we surely are not the only ones in the whole universe. There are many many planets, and moons out there. I wonder what we would look like in another place? Hummmm, brings up another question to ponder.

Wolfie, you are SO right! Worrying will indeed make us sick. It has made me sick before, so believe me, I know. It's so funny, I don't know where the thought came from, Wolfie, honest I don't. But it suddenly appeared in my head and caused me no small measure of thought. And where better to bring our unanswered questions than here, to our friends and supporters, where we can enjoy much wisdom from the responses we get. Ok, yes, we also get drivel, but usually more wisdom than drivel. And the drivel can be fun! But anyway, yes, darling Wolfie, we do need to realize and stop taking for granted each day that we're given. They're all a gift.

Ah Sudipta, I ask for comfort and you give it to me in droves! Thank you! I love the way you described your feelings about reincarnation too. You said everyt6hing so beautifully and clearly. And ya know? I do feel better, much better. So thank you for everything, Sudipta. Thank you.

Why thank you, my dear Ravenladyj!! I liked it too. Sorta. And I loved posing it here and all of the responses I've gotten have been great. Back to the ultimate source? Sure, why not, Rlj? After all, we started there before, so why not again? Good answer. Give yourself 30 points. Nyuk, sorry I was thinking of that stupid tv show, you know, oh never mind, sorry. lol Silly ol me. I'm honestly very happy to see you!!! You were, I believe, the first person who ever responded to my first discussion that got responses. That's so cool. It was about that movie "Hard Candy", remember? I liked you then, and I like you now. So. See ya out there, yes? Yes! very.

My spirit will be following your spirit. hehehehehehe

That's how I felt, MsTickle. Farked! Ha, ha, boy, would we ever be!!!

Oh Lexus, you are such a sweetheart!!! And such a comfort to me, thank you so much. It's great to know that I have "p1kefish" insurance! Ha! Thanks for sending out the love, lexus darlin. You always do. I could just squeeeeeeze you!

P1key my love, you always find a way to warm me, don't you? And clearly you saw that I was asking for some kind of comfort and there you were, as per usual, with comfort to beat the band, raining gently down upon my head and heart. I love you, you wonderful ol' fish.

Yup, there are surely plenty of planets to "re-locate" to, Dawnald darlin. And I suppose our souls will know where to go at the right time. But I wonder, that's all, dawnald, I just seem to wonder. Probably too much. But it's interesting, that's for sure. Great to see you. Always!!! See ya out there in the Land of Lot, kiddo. Take care of yerself.

Or maybe Earth will be reincarnated first...

Mars! But, but, isn't that a man's planet? lol, sorry, just kidding. I wouldn't mind seeing Mars. But it doesn't seem terribly hospital at this time. Maybe the Rover will eventually find something worth exploring, eh?

A Man's planet? Woman, we can take that too! LOL!!!

I agree, it is nice to get other peoples' perspectives. It does open up new lines of thought and what's better than opening yourself up to new stuff, new ideas, and perhaps even get an epiphiny? I've so enjoyed this discussion! It's funny too. I didn't really expect most people to pick up on the "wanting comfort" aspect of it, but wow, so many have done so. And, as said before, I'm definitely NOT consumed with any kind of worry, but apparantly, the other night, I did have some concern about the subject. What a lovely thing to receive comfort when asked for, wouldn't you say? And now I carry on my mostly carefree life. It's really wonderful, at this time in my life, I'm happier than I've ever been. How nice to know that the best times haven't already come and gone. They just get better.

Our souls as a form of matter not yet discovered. Interesting concept cobra. And why be concerned with what ifs? I'm not consumed with worry, but the question did come into my head and I wanted other opinions about it, which I've gotten, to my delight and pleasure. And it doesn't have to be "what if I HAD DONE this or that", it could, and should be, "what if I DO do this or that". Talk about opening up new worlds......

It's always nice to get the perspective of others. Every time I talk to different people about a subject, I always either learn something new, or at least open my mind up to possibilities that I had never thought of. :)

Hello Maxbest and welcome to the Lot!!! And you're right, I've thought too much about the question I've posed here. And it is a scary thought, the thought of the world ending or being completely awash with tsunamis and floods. So I'm glad to know that you converted to the other thing! Way to go! Happy myLotting, Maxbest!

Yeah, I don't believe that we could be the only intelligent life forms either, AmAllen. Who knows why or when contact will be made, but I'll bet it will be. And hey, maybe it WILL be the solution to world and universal peace. But it's just too big a question to take on without some coffee, which I've just now made and am preparing to enjoy a cup of.....till later, my friend......

Hello Royal!! Yes, of course, if we have a choice, why not? But I'm not sure about the consciousness of a small moon or star and I want consciousness. I want to learn and grow with each new life. I want the true "end" of reincarnation. I want nirvana, the highest consciousness, where we don't need our bodies anymore. That's what I strive for. But if it's a butterfly you want, then it's a butterfly I hope you get, darlin. To each her own. Thank you so much for weighing in here!!