So far, the ideas that flow to me haven’t led me to a new career, or to what to do with my life. But I’m patient.

However, I am finding life much more relaxing and enjoyable. Lowering stress is a huge reward all on its own.

BTW, re: New Age scene, Eastern philosophies have been around forever. They’re not a fad. Encapsulated within them is the wisdom of the ages.

I have no idea what iaido is, but I’m guessing it’s a martial art.

So what do you do with the ideas that “naturally flow toward you”? (I ask this rhetorically, being the stupid-aleck I am.)

But I don’t feel I need to “make a difference.” The world doesn’t need me. I just want to find some joy in my life.

Like you, I don’t have a passion for anything in particular, although I am currently on a photography kick. I also enjoy archery and blogging. I may take up iaido in the near future.

The key to being happy is to learn to relax, to focus on the present moment. Take the time to smell the roses, feel the sun on your face, hear the soft music. Savour the taste of an ice cream. Get a nice massage. Take a dip in the pool of the senses.

In doing so, you will find your inner peace. Then you will open yourself up to possibilities. Ideas will naturally flow toward you.

I attended one party at Laurier. In the words of Elvis Costello, I got “No Action.” I had buried myself in books during high school, and I thought I would take some time to have some fun at university. I knew I was unattractive, but I hoped I could get by on personality and my sense of humor. And then I discovered I had no personality and no sense of humor. Ha ha. (Cue the violin music.)

Are you being serious about being ashamed? University of Waterloo is said to have the best reputation for Computer Science/Math in Canada. That was one of the reasons I chose to attend it over much financially cheaper alternatives. Bill Gates said that in most years Microsoft hire more people from UWaterloo then any other university in the world, which says something. Anyways, nice to know Reed went to my school Did you get any action with the hot girls from Wilfrid Laurier?

I’ve read books written with the Dalai Lama. I guess I was writing about one path I had investigated and how it seemed to lead “nowhere.” I admit that I was afraid I might offend Buddhists, not to mention police officers and fire fighters. Ha ha.

BTW, I didn’t think Kubrick was the type of person to offer that kind of advice to anyone. My problem is that I don’t love to do anything in particular. I think I like to do bits of everything.

get a job working for Greg

Hang in there Reed and remember you are never alone in your struggles, they are common to many. I quote Stanley Kubrick (this is a film site) he said to Nicole Kidman during Eyes Wide Shut, “Pursue what you love with full abandoned and never apologize to anyone for it.” I probably butchered that, but you get the point. Your Buddhist comments stood out – I don’t think Buddhist look at work / endeavors as you may think. There is joy in the task and a task done well.

LOUIS, I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic, but I appreciate your comment anyway.

“If Star Trek were a reality, I suppose I might think about enlisting in Starfleet.”

So wild and cool! wish I’d said that.

Lx