Wednesday 19 October 2005

Whats it all about then?



Well back to the drudgery err I mean challenges of work after a welcome break.

I often wonder about the world's major religions. I mean if I were born in Pakistan I would most probably be Muslim. I would think that the way of Islam is the ONLY way to reach God. If I were born in India I'd be Hindu, in Tibet - I'd be a Budhist, in Israel - a Jew and in Texas a born again Christian. In each case the dogma would tell me that their belief system is the one correct way e.g. the only path to salvation is through Jesus Christ.

Being from Northern Ireland, I have seen how divisive religion can be and that is just within Christianity! The way I see it is that each of the afore mentioned paths teach compassion,patience and tolerance for others and the detachment from worldly posessions. It reminds me of this description of the world's religions

A blind person who touches a small part of an elephant (e.g. the ear, the tail, or the foot) experiences a very different piece of the elephant than a person who touches a different piece. Theyre are all touching the same elephant but experiencing different parts of it. The same holds for world religions as different ways of experiencing the transcendent.

A.

Whats it all about then?



Well back to the drudgery err I mean challenges of work after a welcome break.

I often wonder about the world's major religions. I mean if I were born in Pakistan I would most probably be Muslim. I would think that the way of Islam is the ONLY way to reach God. If I were born in India I'd be Hindu, in Tibet - I'd be a Budhist, in Israel - a Jew and in Texas a born again Christian. In each case the dogma would tell me that their belief system is the one correct way e.g. the only path to salvation is through Jesus Christ.

Being from Northern Ireland, I have seen how divisive religion can be and that is just within Christianity! The way I see it is that each of the afore mentioned paths teach compassion,patience and tolerance for others and the detachment from worldly posessions. It reminds me of this description of the world's religions

A blind person who touches a small part of an elephant (e.g. the ear, the tail, or the foot) experiences a very different piece of the elephant than a person who touches a different piece. Theyre are all touching the same elephant but experiencing different parts of it. The same holds for world religions as different ways of experiencing the transcendent.

A.

Wednesday 5 October 2005

On Tour!

Well at the end of this week we are off on a weeks tour of Ireland which will take in Tipperary and may include are old stomping ground of Galway. Anyway we are not going to make too many plans and just enjoy the time off from work.

A.

On Tour!

Well at the end of this week we are off on a weeks tour of Ireland which will take in Tipperary and may include are old stomping ground of Galway. Anyway we are not going to make too many plans and just enjoy the time off from work.

A.

Tuesday 4 October 2005

Hipster PDA


I am not a Luddite. I am a person who wants to be a bit more organised but without all the fiddling and expense. So in the interests of productivity I came across the Hipster PDA.

With tongue firmly placed in cheek - this idea seems to have a caught on and thus on a rainy evening I created my own (as shown in glorious technocolour).

So far I like it. Its a no hassle easy way to stay on top of things and I even made my own plastic all weather cover for it that even has enough room for a pen or pencil. Its also great for holding important bits of paper e.g. a prescription.

So there ya go! My Hipster PDA!

Hipster PDA


I am not a Luddite. I am a person who wants to be a bit more organised but without all the fiddling and expense. So in the interests of productivity I came across the Hipster PDA.

With tongue firmly placed in cheek - this idea seems to have a caught on and thus on a rainy evening I created my own (as shown in glorious technocolour).

So far I like it. Its a no hassle easy way to stay on top of things and I even made my own plastic all weather cover for it that even has enough room for a pen or pencil. Its also great for holding important bits of paper e.g. a prescription.

So there ya go! My Hipster PDA!