[cylon]

Thanks for that post, Max... it does clarify things for me.

What you say makes sense... the ONLY problem I have with this SR stuff is it seems to imply that there is a purpose, you know "god created man in his own image so he could experience his creations", and that's tough to stomach for a "former" atheist. But of course that's my religious upbringing clouding my perception... just confusing myself even more about the things I know I am experiencing.

Either way I feel good about what you posted... like when you say if I can create these small things I can create the big things too, which is what I want.

Have spent my whole life thinking I couldn't do this or that because of this or that reason... now I see the potential I have, it seems like a big responsibility. I think many people are happy just saying "no, I can't" to life. My challenge has been learning to say that yes, I can.