8.29.2007

(be)lief

I'm so bloated... ugh...

I'm looking for a religion... Buddhism? Taoism? Hinduism?

But I always told myself never to believe in only one system of belief. They can't all be wrong, they can't all be right either.

The best way I think is to follow my concept of an ideal self... Then, gather from all of the beliefs, practices and values from religions across the world, and come up with my own....

err... Pluralism?

In Philosophy, it's the theory of various kinds of reality: the philosophical theory that reality is made up of many kinds of being or substance.

um... Pragmatism?

I don't know... sounds right for the type of person that I am... I am torn. I accapet certain things as they are but I react vehemently to others. I can be the utmost passionate person, but then there are times when I just feel nothing.

All I know is that all of my beliefs and values revolve around understanding. Stepping out of one's self to see one's true inner self and the inner being of others. Openness... Acceptance of the constancy of change. Risk attaching to things (out of having compassion and empathy) but not dwell on mourning their loss. Nothing is permanent, things get compromised. Existentialist --- in that you are the creator of your own life.

hmmm...