quote:
They say that heaven is like TV:
a perfect little world
that doesn't really need you
and everything there is made of light
and the days keep going by

Here they come
Here they come
Here they come . . .

Laurie Anderson
'Strange Angels'

Archer

All species are transitional.

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Reply to: Message 5 by nyenye
10-14-2006 11:18 PM

life is but a dream

Nyeusigrube:

Does that mean everything in this life is fake, or rather, not worth anything?

Your question reminded me of the Buddhist take on it.

Life is a transitory illusion. Suffering comes from wanting too much from it. But this life is not to be despised. Happiness comes through mindfulness. We savor the things life brings us each moment and let go of those things life does not bring but that we often desire.

FYI: Five-Minute Introduction to Buddhism
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