"We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones."
What? Is this going to be a manic depressives 'must read' post, or am I so disillusioned with life that I feel compelled to draw you into my own nihilistic pessimism?
It appears that way, but in actual fact it's the opposite.
Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born. The potential people who could be here in your place but who will never be born outnumber the grains of sand on all the beaches of Earth!
The moment of conception, 9 months before your birth, is the most decisive moment in your life, and no matter what happens after that, you have to be thankful and amazed! It's a moment of dizzying singularity!
We live on a planet that is all but perfect for our kind of life. Agreed, there are deserts, slums, poverty and misery, but compared with most planets, Earth is paradise!
What use is science? You could ask the same of a new-born baby.
But what the baby has is potential! As do each and every one of us.
A part of life should be devoted to living it, not just preventing or delaying its end.
Isn't it an enlightened way of spending our brief time in the sun to work at understanding the universe and how we have come to wake upon it as opposed to never wondering why we were born?
Science enables us to understand and appreciate the most wonderful thing ever, ourselves!
There are approximately 100,000,000,000,000 cells in the human body, and the total area of these, inside each and every one of us, is enough to cover approximately 200 acres!
Amazing! And we are, each and every one of us!
So whenever you are feeling demoralised or down, remember that you are incredible! And never forget that life is for living, not enduring!
Be inquisitive, ask questions and enjoy life to the full because, no matter how you feel, it's a miracle that you are here at all!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Unweaving The Rainbow
Unweaving The Rainbow - Richard Dawkins (1998)
Some of you may have seen the link I put on here to Dawkins' revelations and personal theories on Religion and its affects on society today and the constant battle that has raged between religion and science. (If not, WHY not?)
Well, the gentleman in question seemed to strike a chord with me and I promised myself I would investigate further, hence the purchase of said book.
It has been said :
"We are the children of chaos, and the deep structure of change is decay. At root, there is only corruption, and the unstemmable tide of chaos. Gone is purpose; all that is left is direction. This is the bleakness we have to accept as we peer deeply and dispassionately into the heart of the Universe" - sic Peter Aitkens (The Second Law (1984))
Do any of us tie our personal hopes and ambitions to the ultimate fate of the universe? No, or else we would be insane! Our lives are ruled and governed by our personal perceptions, emotions and circumstances. And I for one truly believe that science, as opposed to being responsible of robbing our lives of meaning and purpose, can in fact give us a sense of wonder and hope.
Sorry if this seems a little 'highbrow' for most of you (or am I guilty AGAIN of underestimating other peoples intelligence and inquisitiveness?) but this subject matter is of interest to me and as such, I am keen to share my views and indeed, to receive the views of others, even if they are in direct contradiction of my own!
(Not the musings of a 'hairy palmed wank monkey', I think you'll agree?)
Anyway, expect many musings and thoughts as I plough through this book. I'll put my thoughts on this link, for those of you who are interested. And please, if you feel the need to comment/opinionate/deliberate, do so!
I look forward to sharing with you all......
Some of you may have seen the link I put on here to Dawkins' revelations and personal theories on Religion and its affects on society today and the constant battle that has raged between religion and science. (If not, WHY not?)
Well, the gentleman in question seemed to strike a chord with me and I promised myself I would investigate further, hence the purchase of said book.
It has been said :
"We are the children of chaos, and the deep structure of change is decay. At root, there is only corruption, and the unstemmable tide of chaos. Gone is purpose; all that is left is direction. This is the bleakness we have to accept as we peer deeply and dispassionately into the heart of the Universe" - sic Peter Aitkens (The Second Law (1984))
Do any of us tie our personal hopes and ambitions to the ultimate fate of the universe? No, or else we would be insane! Our lives are ruled and governed by our personal perceptions, emotions and circumstances. And I for one truly believe that science, as opposed to being responsible of robbing our lives of meaning and purpose, can in fact give us a sense of wonder and hope.
Sorry if this seems a little 'highbrow' for most of you (or am I guilty AGAIN of underestimating other peoples intelligence and inquisitiveness?) but this subject matter is of interest to me and as such, I am keen to share my views and indeed, to receive the views of others, even if they are in direct contradiction of my own!
(Not the musings of a 'hairy palmed wank monkey', I think you'll agree?)
Anyway, expect many musings and thoughts as I plough through this book. I'll put my thoughts on this link, for those of you who are interested. And please, if you feel the need to comment/opinionate/deliberate, do so!
I look forward to sharing with you all......
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
I Live In The Middle Of Nowhere And Here's The Proof!
Well, as I wait for Dreamweaver to upload some files, which takes ages on this poxy connection of mine, I thought I'd share with you the headlines and features from the local paper "Fenland Citizen" which has a circulation of 41,193.
(What they fail to tell you is that approximately 35,000 of that figure is free circulation!)
Anyway, want to know what the headline is?
FIREWORK ARSON ALERT
Oh no, I hear you cry! There's a major criminal spate of attacks on Firework distributors and sellers in the area?
No.
People are using fireworks to start arson attacks on major public buildings?
No.
As it states in the paper ' a lit firework was posted through the door of Chartered Surveyors offices which went through an open interior door, leaving a black trail across the floor before impaling itself in a door leading to a storage area.'
Now, ignoring the image of a firework thrusting itself on some spike, therefore 'impaling' itself, what the paper fails to tell you is that the 'company' in question is run from a 2 up, 2 down terraced!
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but that hardly warrants an 'arson alert'! Obviously, the people round here haven't experienced urban life. I mean, come on! What are the local headlines in your neighbourhood?
But the headlines are shared this week with a half page spread on Buttercups Day Nursery having a Halloween themed day for the toddlers.
And it gets worse, much worse!
The first 5 pages subsequent to the shocking lead article contain these headings:
"Police Probe Attack" - 1 man had a fight outside a nightclub and had to be treated for minor injuries.
"Children Enjoy Spooky Disco" - Local youthgroups disco.
"Medium Helps In Murder Riddle" - because the police are hopeless, and it's an 8 year old case!
"Girl Braves Pain To Come Dancing" - she had a stress fracture of her left foot.
"Car Driver Saved Our Cats Life" - I kid you not! This is headline news round here!
Argh! Someone save me from monotony and tedium!
No wonder I spend so much time on Xbox.
After all, I could be launching fireworks at spiritualists dressed as ghouls attending the local disco whilst performing CPR on local wildlife!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to return to my coma until next weeks thrilling instalment of local events!
(What they fail to tell you is that approximately 35,000 of that figure is free circulation!)
Anyway, want to know what the headline is?
FIREWORK ARSON ALERT
Oh no, I hear you cry! There's a major criminal spate of attacks on Firework distributors and sellers in the area?
No.
People are using fireworks to start arson attacks on major public buildings?
No.
As it states in the paper ' a lit firework was posted through the door of Chartered Surveyors offices which went through an open interior door, leaving a black trail across the floor before impaling itself in a door leading to a storage area.'
Now, ignoring the image of a firework thrusting itself on some spike, therefore 'impaling' itself, what the paper fails to tell you is that the 'company' in question is run from a 2 up, 2 down terraced!
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but that hardly warrants an 'arson alert'! Obviously, the people round here haven't experienced urban life. I mean, come on! What are the local headlines in your neighbourhood?
But the headlines are shared this week with a half page spread on Buttercups Day Nursery having a Halloween themed day for the toddlers.
And it gets worse, much worse!
The first 5 pages subsequent to the shocking lead article contain these headings:
"Police Probe Attack" - 1 man had a fight outside a nightclub and had to be treated for minor injuries.
"Children Enjoy Spooky Disco" - Local youthgroups disco.
"Medium Helps In Murder Riddle" - because the police are hopeless, and it's an 8 year old case!
"Girl Braves Pain To Come Dancing" - she had a stress fracture of her left foot.
"Car Driver Saved Our Cats Life" - I kid you not! This is headline news round here!
Argh! Someone save me from monotony and tedium!
No wonder I spend so much time on Xbox.
After all, I could be launching fireworks at spiritualists dressed as ghouls attending the local disco whilst performing CPR on local wildlife!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to return to my coma until next weeks thrilling instalment of local events!
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