jueves, agosto 26, 2010

For humans.

The way most of abrahamic or modern major religions are configured points to the idea that they are made for destroying people in some way. As a firm believer of a higher power I just can't understand the major degree of evil present in some so-called "men of God". Anyway, that's not the point.

Recently I have been thinking about buddhism. If I may say, that religion-philosophy-way of thought has caught my interest years ago. But I remember one idea that arisen when thinking about it. It's pretty much for the sake of human. Its main purpose it's quite simple: to stop the human suffering. You don't have to buy an indulgence, kiss some bishop ring or think of yourself as a sinner.

You have a path to follow to stop suffering. And you can do it now. You reach it now, and you got it forever. Honestly it isn't surprising the popularity that it had in Asia. The fact that surprise me is that isn't even more popular. But who knows... religion of philosophy it seems to be a real pharmakon. It makes me think of the stoics combined with the Epicurus. Anyway, just a bit of thought for tonight.

lunes, agosto 23, 2010

Life unscripted.

Haven't written in a while. But I am sure any reader should be aware of that, considering that every post has its date. I may say, things have been better since vacations ended. Before being whacked with some blunt object, let me explain: vacations are great if you have the money to travel and/or the oportunity to do something different, a boyfriend/girlfriend to fool around, some gang of friends, etc etc. In case of lack of all these factors, vacations can be just a time to think about all the bloody things that happen, how the world will end soon, all the diseases you may have....the list can go on, but the point has been made.

Now, the script is going on. The writer seems to be more condescending, or at least optimist. But i have yet to know if the writer is God, or if I write.