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Thursday, March 18, 2010

An Indifferent Universe With Some Cold Realities - Douglas Castle

An Indifferent Universe With Some Cold Realities

Dear Friends:

I frequently hear talk about the "abundant Universe," and about "Asking the Universe for what you desire." I have two difficulties in going along with this:

1. I don't believe in having a one-sided conversation with a "concept" or a "construct" that does not respond to me in way which I can understand. I will speak with a friend stricken with Alzheimers (even if he or she is not responsive), because we once knew and enjoyed eachother, and because I want to believe that I might be triggering some pleasant associations or memories. I do not talk to the Universe. I occasionally talk to the trees, but they don't listen to me...at least not that I know of.

2. I don't believe that the Universe has any feelings for me, or knowledge of me either pro or con.

I do know this: That in this world, in this lifetime perceived through the acknowledged senses, beauty and love are often trampled, and it seems that the strong and brutal survive.
I don't like this. But if I just try to blink it out of existence, or deny it, or rationalize my way around it as an apologist, I serve neither myself, nor anyone else.

The Opportunity: Perhaps I can use my strength and brutality (I am blessed or cursed with both) to preserve and protect beauty and love from the ravages of the Universe.

I believe that the Universe is an indifferent "thing," and that the sole benefit that it provides is endless chances for symbiosis, alliances and relationship-building. I have learned at least one basic lesson from an insentient "thing." And for this, I am grateful.

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle

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