since my life is not surreal enough

Sitting here minding my own business, when out of the conservatory (aka the room where all the various instruments, real and faux, are stored) comes a loud, deep "HOO-AH! HOO-HOO-AH!" Whipping around, I see a kitty standing on the keyboard. Apparently it (the keyboard) got turned on or left on, and was on the special effects setting, and Bowie stood on the key that caused it to emit said noise.

Heh.

The key phrase for Scorpio is "I Desire"

I was just talking about this yesterday, and found this which is eerily applicable. It's Rob Brezsny.

What If Your Desires Are Holy?

Some religious traditions teach the doctrine, "Kill off your longings." In their view, attachment to desire is at the root of human suffering. But the religion of materialism takes the opposite tack, asserting that the meaning of life is to be found in indulging desires. Its creed is, "Feed your cravings like a French foie gras farmer cramming eight pounds of maize down a goose's gullet every day."

At the Beauty and Truth Lab, we walk a middle path. We believe there are both degrading desires that enslave you and sacred desires that liberate you.( Read more... )