"The arms of the universe are open to you. Surrender to it. It will do the same to you.
Then the fun begins!" (Evin - THE UNSAVIOR)

Spiritual Illusions

Απόσπασμα απο το περιοδικό Federation Flash των Starbuilders, τεύχος 40 ...


....Everyone has a version of "how it is." As you grow, you explore many different versions, hoping one day that you'll find The Version. Classically, this process of discovery is "The Quest." You can travel through many stages as you search. 

In Stage One, you *know* something isn't right - probably you. This uncertain feeling drives you to find an answer. Eventually, you stumble onto something that you believe is IT. It may take the form of a metaphysical, religious, or philosophical system, or perhaps some charismatic leader. Finding It marks the beginning of Stage Two. 

After a while, though, you discover flaws in the system. It's not everything that you thought it would be. You move on. Maybe next time, you'll find the REAL Answer. Eventually, you fall upon another candidate. Like before, however, you unhappily uncover flaws in this system. You repeat this search-and-find pattern, until you finally give up. At this point, you enter Stage Three. 

 
In this stage, you realize that no one knows; you're on your own. You now begin to construct a personalized picture of reality. It contains many elements that you've assimilated during your travels. If this structure was visible, it would resemble a bird's nest. Over time, you refine and perfect your picture, until finally, you *really* know How It Is. You now have most (if not all) of the answers. Uh-oh. Phase Four is knocking on your door.

Officially, you've become a True Believer in *your* picture of reality - you have the rules figured out in your head. You're like a king (or queen), enthroned at the center of your creation. At this prominent position, however, you become a prisoner, trapped and alone inside a dark, stone castle...

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