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Date Posted: 16:34:13 05/15/01 Tue
Author: Sharran
Subject: Assumptions

Assumptions

I pondered this thought:
When we don't understand something
why are we given old books to read?
Is understanding a form of regression?
Are the answers to be found only in the past?

I listen to the waves whispering along the shore:
"You are frightened of what you don't understand
so you make an assumption pleasing to the ego;
your so-called philosophies, religions and histories
written in books are made up of assumptions;
Follow rigidly the teachings therefrom
and truly you shall be the blind led by the blind
for dead men cannot see the place where you now stand!

For as long as you look in these old books
for your understanding of life, the Universe,
and your own species' passage upon the Earth
you will remain frustrated, confused and afraid
and your future will be one of doom and gloom."

"So where should I look for wisdom?"
I ask
"You have a heart: that's the best place to look."

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