hi there...

[michael_arnold]

The past few months have been really difficult for me. I’ve had health issues, I’ve had logistical nightmares at home and at work, and crises of all sorts that have knocked me down. I’ve actually written a lot, but haven’t really posted anything, for lots of reasons. Some of it is written on little scraps of paper (Laurie Anderson playing in my

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[bearringsd]

WOW, it's so good to hear from you

[michael_arnold]

I respect this opinion, or belief, whichever you want to call it, but I can't say right now that I share it. I accept that energy isn't tied to a place, and that it can be moved and shaped and taken with us if we left the place we found it. And also that it cannot be destroyed. (all in keeping with the Quantum Theory). The thing is, if the energy we're referring to is organic, drawn to and from life - and if we were to leave life as we know it here on Earth to voyage amongst the stars, what would happen as our personal stores of magic decayed? If you found yourself in the lifeless void for years on end - where would you draw from. Right now, I can draw from the world around me.

This could be a wonderfully long and animated conversation. Why didn't we have it when we met last month (big grin)... I am really looking forward to the next time we can get together and spend some serious one-on-one time together.

[bearringsd]

The thing is, if the energy we're referring to is organic, drawn to and from life...

Is organic life is the only measure of existence? Maybe our souls an affectation of sentience arisen from a complex biology. This sounds very weird to write, but maybe being Alive isn't the only way to Exist. ;-)

[michael_arnold]

I guess that depends on the definition of "organic" that you employ. "Biological life"? "Spiritual life"? and again, your definition of "energy". I really wasn't thinking in terms of Quantum Theory, using energy as a constant which could be factored into a calculation, but more psychic and spiritual energy, which could exist in vast reservoirs in the otherwise empty void of the cosmos, but we don't know that.

I know where the lines of force flow in and around me as I walk through this world. I feel the effect of their influence in lots of different ways depending on where I am. I've seen them, and touched them and in my own small way, affected their paths. I've seen energy radiate from biologic and geologic sources. It has always had a palpable and organic, living feel to it.

I don't know what happens when we get out in space.

[scorpiocub]

Ok so...not to hug you or give you suggestions but...hee hee...here goes. A) Great post. Incredibly self aware. The fact that you feel there is a source is a huge first step. B) Have you ever tried polarity massage? I had an amazing practitioner in Atlanta and I'm missing it terribly -- it's based on balancing the energy in your body. C) Tend your mystical garden and watch it grow. Find what works for you. It sounds like you've veered off your path...but just b/c it's a bit overgrown doesn't mean it's not a path.

As Laurie Anderson would say "Language is a virus" and "Let X = X"

[michael_arnold]

I really do need a massage... thanks for thinking of this for me.

[michaelnolan]

We really should talk.

[michael_arnold]

I'm looking forward to it.

[dendren]

as you said... you don't really know many of us so I'll spare ya the "aw cheer up" business (altho, always happy to send a smile your way :)

That said (or unsaid) I've noticed with both friends and non-friends alike that there seems to be a darkness floating around in many peoples lives lately. I'm not sure what to think of it, but *something* is up in the universe, it's almost palpable. Things always end up balancing out eventually. Hopefully sooner than later tho, a temporary darkening of the soul has it usefulness, but if it goes on too long it can become destructive to both self and society.

Just my two cents... I'm glad you shared yours...

[michael_arnold]

I really would enjoy meeting you. One thing that you say speaks to my fears... I know that but *something* is up in the universe, and I think that it is palpable. What scares me is you saying, "Things always end up balancing out eventually." Don't count on it. Don't wait for someone else to fix it. Do your part. and I say this to everyone reading this stuff... Do your part.

[dendren]

aw now... the universe *always* balances itself out eventually, but you are correct, we can definitely do things on our own that may help speed up the process. However, I'm not convinced that dark times are a totally bad thing. I truly hate to see those I love and care for go thru hard times (myself included of course) but I'm also a firm believer in that which doesn't kill us makes us stronger (ugh... sounds like a metaphysical hallmark card :P )

In any case... yes, would be nice to meet in the real world sometime :)

[michael_arnold]

let me know the next time you are coming up to the city, and I will make the time to meet for coffee and hang out.

[quirkstreet]

I'll echo what a couple of other people have said ... there seems to be quite a bit of this "going around." It's not just you. I wish it wasn't also me. Take good care of yourself, I'm trying to do the same.