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**TheBestCheapestOEM** · 07-27-2011, 10:14 PM

There are basically four of them: Gravitation, Electron-Magnetic and Strong and Week Interactions at the atomic level. And the phenomenal fact of cause and effect in nature.

Here, here Kaarine….well said!!

I am not really a religious person but things have happened in my life which left me with one simple explanation which is "there is someone or something out there watching over and helping me

I think that maybe the ‘inner child’ in all of us holds onto the belief that maybe there is someone or something bigger and stronger ‘out there’ who will look after and protect us. I can’t speak for anyone else, but that is certainly how I used to feel and think. I tried to make myself believe in God for many years because I wanted to feel protected and less alone in this world. We come in alone and we go out alone…and I didn’t want to accept this harsh fact of life - and it is a harsh fact.

Something has changed in my thinking lately which has allowed me to be more realistic and willing to take responsibility for my own actions and direction in life. That is the Buddha’s teaching. There is only cause and effect. Actions and their consequences. But it is not a depressing and pessimistic way to look at life. On the contrary, it enables you to feel more in control of your own destiny, and to make the most of your life and the talents you have been given. I have found Buddhism to be very empowering and positive.

Welcome to the forum mystic….hope you enjoy being here. I’m new myself, but there are many experienced and helpful people on hand to answer your questions and offer encouragement.

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TheBestCheapestOEM Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	There are basically four of them: Gravitation, Electron-Magnetic and Strong and Week Interactions at the atomic level. And the phenomenal fact of cause and effect in nature. Here, here Kaarine….well said!! I am not really a religious person but things have happened in my life which left me with one simple explanation which is "there is someone or something out there watching over and helping me I think that maybe the ‘inner child’ in all of us holds onto the belief that maybe there is someone or something bigger and stronger ‘out there’ who will look after and protect us. I can’t speak for anyone else, but that is certainly how I used to feel and think. I tried to make myself believe in God for many years because I wanted to feel protected and less alone in this world. We come in alone and we go out alone…and I didn’t want to accept this harsh fact of life - and it is a harsh fact. Something has changed in my thinking lately which has allowed me to be more realistic and willing to take responsibility for my own actions and direction in life. That is the Buddha’s teaching. There is only cause and effect. Actions and their consequences. But it is not a depressing and pessimistic way to look at life. On the contrary, it enables you to feel more in control of your own destiny, and to make the most of your life and the talents you have been given. I have found Buddhism to be very empowering and positive. Welcome to the forum mystic….hope you enjoy being here. I’m new myself, but there are many experienced and helpful people on hand to answer your questions and offer encouragement.
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