Olorin

we exist merely to exist, there is no deeper reason. why is the sky blue? why does the dog bark? why do we exist? all the same question. at least as far as the inner human soul goes, it's the same question. although, i don't know about the word soul, it has too much connotation associated with it. conciousness is probably better suited, however, that has a lot of physical connotation with it as well. the soul / conciousness i speak of trancends physical reality and exists beyond it. don't get me wrong, it does exist in physical reality, but i think it exists in infinately many more realities, dimensions, planes, etc as well.

okay, so why has part of your vast conciousness decided to take part in physical reality at this time? for its own personal development, of course! i believe each conciousness goes through many personal trials, tests, experiences in order to expand and learn. not just in this reality, but many more as well. i think we exist in all these realities simultaneosly.. which is also misleading, because i think all time exists at the same instant. even that doesn't sound right because an instant is impossible to define. what it comes down to that our true nature is very difficult to define in merely physical terms because it is not a merely physical existence.

well, i've rambled enough... you get a general idea of what my personal beleifs on existance are. if i had to classify myself in a certain religion i would say i'm a buddhist, as i tend to agree with most buddhist beliefs and ideas.

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