Happy Late Night, my Darling,
I hope your day was good and I hope you guys are getting notice for your excellent promotional video. I haven't a whole lot to report today, just more of the same : rain, work, reading and movies. And my walk of course. I always have a lot to think about, however, and when physical activity and being outdoors is limited by the weather, there is always the activity of the mind. Right now, I am very much involved with my book on Orthodox Christianity, and their take (specifically that of Fr. Seraphim) on the origins of the world and mankind. I realise that this is not a subject of interest to most people, so I keep it to myself, but I must say that this is one of the most mind-blowing books I have ever read, because it presents an extremely articulate, well thought out and highly educated case for an entirely different history of our planet than the one we were all taught in school.
You know me, SB. I don't believe much in the standard view of too many things. I don't take such a stance simply to be contrary - not at all, because that would only be an emotional response - but I do it, in certain cases (like with evolution) because I have made a lifetime of study on my own terms. I did not go to college, and I left high school not by graduating but with an equivalency degree. So I have done most of my learning on my own, using my own intellect as a guide, rather than what someone has told me. Now, that is not a critique on schooling in general, because so much can be learned in the schools we are all part of in our lives (for me, K-12).
But in my case, because of my life experiences, I have wanted to know more about the "history of things", the "what, where, why, how and when" of the world, and in that respect my curiosity has been insatiable, and.........this is the aspect that will seem to put me out of touch with modern society: I don't believe that science holds all the answers. Not hardly, not even close.
The Big Bang? There is no proof, and really no evidence. It's all just a guess, but in today's world it is presented as fact. That's why I reject it. If it's not a fact, do not present it as such. The same with evolution; not a fact, but just a theory that is presented as fact. I don't buy that one either.
I won't go off on a tirade (lol), but I just like thinking about stuff, the mysteries of the world, and that's why I am finding this book so fascinating. It's not something I would talk about unless asked to, because of the topic of "religion" and what is considered to be religion and Christianity in this day and age : a superstitious and simplistic belief system based on an ancient book, with no thinking behind it, only rote acceptance.
Well, that's not my Christianity, nor my way of believing.
Mine comes from a very deep place, and from a deep need to know.
I never "needed" to believe. That was built in to me as a child. I was born believing, even though I rejected it in my youth.
Nowdays, it's a personal quest, just to know the Truth Of Things.
The truth of wars. The truth of politics. The truth of histories. All kinds of truth, because what you discover as you go along is that - while there can only be one Truth in any given area - there are different versions in most areas. And many of the versions that are generally accepted, like Big Bang and Evolution, I don't buy, because I have read other versions that make more sense to me.
Well, anyway........I just like to read, but if I am gonna read for knowledge, and not just pleasure as in my horror reading, then it's gotta be something very interesting written by a very intelligent author. And that is exactly what this book is.
End of tirade, haha. :)
I think that the real truth of the world and human history is so mind-boggling that it would be scarcely comprehended if revealed to the public......
Tonight's movie was "The Shallows", a recent movie starring Blake Lively. Pretty simple story : woman vs. shark. She goes surfing at a remote Mexican beach, shark shows up, terror ensues.
It was okay as these things go, but not as good as "Open Water", the scary shark movie from about ten years ago. And "Jaws" is of course the standard. I think I'll stay out of the water in any case, just to be on the safe side.
I saw your post about the musician who was thanking his Mom for her support. His words were very heartfelt, and as always I say that your Mom is awesome for her support of you......
but just in case......if the words were meant for me as well......then all I can say is thanks.
And also : I Love You. :):)
And I will see you in the morning.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo :):)
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