---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <anartaxius@...> wrote :
Buck, In my experience, while the universe seems to move and change, there does not appear to be a hand on the handle of the rudder. But it always seems that among the species homo sapiens there are those who feel they should be allowed to steer the direction of change. In spiritual terms, this means usurping the invisible 'guiding hand' of the universe, whatever that may be, for one's own limited purposes. Do you feel it is your purpose in life to do this? Today is not yesterday, nor tomorrow today. Those who resist change are doomed. The religious are naturally very resistant to change. I think it's a fear of having to deal with the unexpected. And then there's the fear that reality will go and contradict your cherished way of looking at things. I think people can depend too much on a worldview that they fear deep down is shaky, best not to look at what others think of you in case you have to start incorporating all sorts of contradictory concepts. Best to keep your head down as you pull at the oars and ignore the newer, faster boats speeding ahead. So I have every sympathy for Buck but I think he's got to face the facts and accept that FFL has evolved and left him behind. Only change is permanent.
