[MD] Metaphysics

[skutvik at online.no]

Hello Andre.

10 Jan you wrote:.
:> My dear friend Bodvar, remeber Phaedrus when he was in India and
> went on an expedition to climb some sacred mountain...he failed
> because he thought that he could simply climb it and thereby conquer
> it. He had the physical strength all right, but his faillure was due
> to the wrong attitude. No respect, no humility.

> I am also reminded of the descriptions of the consequences of being
> in the high mountains, cold (don't I feel it now!!) with thin air...
> . But the views!! The scenery!!! The lonelyness!!! The green
> pastures denoting the safe  and cosy valleys below must be traversed
> again taking with oneself the sights and views just experienced.
 
A very good and appropriate metaphor. 

> I am not faltering Bodvar. I am still awestruck and feel angry and
> cheated and must take time to redefine myself in the light of my
> surroundings... of which I am 'patterns' and which patterns are 'me' 
> Thing is, I haven't really landed yet and at the same time feel I
> haven't reached the top yet. That's all. Kind regards, and thank you
> for your encouragements over the past 3 years...despite frustrating
> moments for you...................... and for me. 

Me acting like some umpire is counterproductive. I just misunderstood 
your politesse re. Steve's.  

Thanks returned. I see that Mark Smit has commented your 
"breakthrough" and I will use his post for further comments.

Bodvar